Responsible for Company compliance with all federal, state, and local privacy regulations in area of responsibility. Be a subject matter expert (SME) for privacy. Implement compliance programs for privacy laws and regulations as well as resolve associated challenges in a cost-effective manner with a goal of minimizing operational, legal, and fiscal impacts. Conduct privacy impact assessments and privacy by design reviews as required. Identify privacy risks and assist with the development of policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, Integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities- Lead, develop, implement, and monitor privacy compliance programs and policies and assures company endorsement of these programs
- Maintain a working knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and expertise in the area of privacy; build a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies
- Maintain recognized subject matter expertise in privacy.
- Maintain up-to-date and organized compliance records; ensure timely preparation and submittal of required reports
- Manage all aspects of the program for every location including providing training on privacy topics; review audits to determine compliance status
- Ensure maintenance of required Management Information Systems
- Ensure audits of privacy compliance programs are conducted; track performance of corrective actions
- Represent and respond to agency inspections/ inquiries and alleged compliance violations and assist with investigations and remediation
- Partner with all internal departments affected. Evaluates new processes, procedures and materials to determine impact
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Keep abreast of new industry technologies
- Provide regular periodic reporting on compliance efforts to director and VP level associates
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Travel up to 25%
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree relevant field
- 8+ years of compliance experience, with at least five in privacy
- Ability to comprehend complex regulations, interpret requirements, and translate into operations
- Demonstration of project management skills including budgeting and scheduling
- Ability to direct peers, supervisors, hourly personnel, and contractors in projects to obtain and maintain compliance; ability to relate well with others and inspire good job performance
- Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
- Good administration and management skills. Good writing and communication skills
- Demonstrated success with implementation of regulatory requirements
Desired
- Prior privacy compliance management or consulting experience
- Recognized certification in privacy
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What We Do
Kroger distributes and merchandises food, pharmacy, health and personal care items, seasonal merchandise, and related products and services.
