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Talent, Learning & Survey Data Lead

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BudapestFull timePosted 10 days ago (Aug 3, 2026)

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• Location: Budapest • Hybrid working

About the job

Are you a Workday Recruitment and Learning data expert with a passion for data governance and enabling AI-driven talent insights? Join Sanofi's People Services

Data Governance and Master Data Management Team

as the

Talent, Learning & Survey Data Lead

— the dedicated data governance and MDM authority for Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Employee Survey data across Workday, Cornerstone, Qualtrics, and other platforms. In this role, you will be the

data governance and MDM center of expertise

for how talent acquisition, learning, and employee survey data is defined, standardized, maintained, and leveraged across Sanofi globally. You will lead a team of 3 data professionals and partner closely with

Global Process Owners (GPOs)

who serve as the business data owners, along with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Employee Experience, Technology Strategy, and Data Analytics teams — contributing the data perspective to ensure that TA, Learning, and Survey data is accurate, compliant, AI-ready, and fit for purpose. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?   Main responsibilities: Talent Acquisition, Learning & Survey Master Data Governance — Core Accountability •

Contribute the data governance and MDM perspective

for Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Employee Survey data — including standards for data creation, maintenance, and lifecycle management across all relevant platforms •

Partner with Global Process Owners (GPOs)

who serve as the business data owners to define and enforce

global data standards, taxonomies, and canonical models

for TA, Learning, and Survey data entities • Establish and maintain the

authoritative data models for TA, Learning, and Survey domains

, ensuring consistency, completeness, and accuracy across Workday Recruitment, Cornerstone, Qualtrics, and other survey platforms • Govern

data attributes across TA, Learning, and Survey domains

— including candidate lifecycle data, requisition data, course catalogs, learning history, certifications, compliance training, and survey response data • Serve as the

data governance authority

on TA, Learning, and Survey data definitions, business rules, and data quality standards — partnering with and supporting

Global Process Owners

in their data ownership decisions • Ensure all data changes are governed through a

structured, auditable, and compliant change management process

• Oversee

data ownership processes and accountability frameworks

, enabling Global Process Owners to fulfil their data responsibilities effectively Workday Recruitment & Learning Data Expertise — Core Accountability •

Lead data governance for the Workday Recruitment Module

— including candidate lifecycle, requisition data, application data, offer management, and recruiting analytics — this is a non-negotiable core requirement • Govern

learning data in Workday and Cornerstone

including course catalogs, learning history, certifications, and compliance training records • Ensure

data quality and consistency

across Workday HCM, Workday Recruitment Module, and Cornerstone • Support

TA process enhancements in Visier and Workday

with data strategy and governance guidance •

Mentor and coach the team

on Workday Recruitment Module, Cornerstone, and survey platform data structures and governance Employee Survey Data Management •

Lead data governance for employee survey data

across Qualtrics and other survey platforms • Establish

data standards for survey design, response data, and survey analytics

to ensure consistency and comparability across survey cycles • Ensure

survey data integration with Snowflake

for cross-domain analytics and reporting •

Partner with Employee Experience and Engagement teams

on survey data requirements and governance • Enable

survey data for sentiment analysis and AI-driven insights

Privacy, Compliance & Security •

Govern the data security model

for TA, Learning, and Survey data across Workday and other platforms — defining and maintaining standards for data access, creation, and approval •

Ensure privacy compliance for candidate data

including data purging governance and GDPR requirements specific to talent acquisition data • Define and maintain

data access policies and security classifications

for sensitive candidate and employee data • Manage and maintain

data sharing agreements and protocols

for TA, Learning, and Survey data shared across systems and geographies • Conduct regular

security and compliance reviews

and identify compliance risks related to candidate data exposure or policy breaches Snowflake Data Foundation Enablement •

Lead the data governance contribution to building a strong Snowflake data foundation

for Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Employee Survey domains — ensuring data is accurately represented, structured, and accessible for downstream consumption • Define

data sharing protocols and pipelines

from Workday, Cornerstone, and survey platforms to Snowflake • Ensure

data quality, completeness, and structural integrity

of TA, Learning, and Survey data flowing into the data foundation •

Partner with Technology Strategy, Data Engineering, and Data Analytics teams

to ensure the data models in Snowflake support workforce analytics, talent analytics, and learning effectiveness reporting • Govern

data lineage and traceability

from source systems to Snowflake consumption layers • Ensure the Snowflake data foundation supports

talent acquisition analytics, learning effectiveness reporting, and employee engagement insights

Strategic Business Partnership & Transformation •

Propose and validate domain data requirements

supporting GPOs in transformation and continuous improvement for TA, Learning, and Survey domains •

Translate process needs to data needs

for the organization across TA, Learning, and Survey domains • Serve as the

key point of contact

for any tech and process initiatives where TA, Learning, or Survey data decisions or change is required • Drive

standardization and harmonization efforts

supporting GPO, Workday Leapfrog Projects, and AI initiatives •

Create roadmap with GPO and Senior Stakeholders

for ensuring developments make true business impact AI Enablement & Data Quality • Drive

data quality and AI readiness strategies

for TA, Learning, and Survey data, ensuring data is structured and reliable for AI and advanced analytics consumption • Lead

root cause investigation of data quality issues

across Workday, Cornerstone, and survey platforms — not just detection, but structural resolution •

Develop AI strategy for knowledge content

related to TA, Learning, and Survey data to enable AI initiatives • Automate

data validation and anomaly detection

where possible • Monitor adoption of global data standards and detect re-introduction of local deviations •

Partner with Data Analytics teams

to ensure data meets analytical, reporting, and AI readiness requirements Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Lead and manage a team of

3 data professionals

: •

Data Classification, Standards & Definitions Partners

— responsible for translating governance decisions into usable data assets, maintaining the data catalog, glossary, lineage, and definitions for TA, Learning, and Survey domains •

Data Quality & AI Readiness Analysts

— responsible for data quality monitoring, root cause analysis, remediation, and AI readiness across TA, Learning, and Survey data • Provide

performance management, hiring, coaching, and professional development

for team members •

Lead stakeholder management

across Global Process Owners, Strategic Workforce Planning teams, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Employee Experience, HR Transformation, Technology Strategy, Data Analytics teams, IT, and Legal • Train and support

Local Data Champions

on TA, Learning, and Survey data standards and governance

About you

Required Experience & Skills •

5+ years of experience

in data management, data governance, or analytical roles with demonstrated leadership experience •

Deep, hands-on expertise in Workday HCM and Workday Recruitment Module

— including candidate lifecycle, requisition management, application data, and recruiting analytics — this is a non-negotiable core requirement •

Strong experience with Talent Acquisition data management

including candidate lifecycle, requisition data, and recruiting analytics •

Experience with learning data management

and learning platforms — Cornerstone strongly preferred •

Experience working with employee survey data

and survey platforms — Qualtrics or similar •

Experience enabling or consuming P&C data in Snowflake

or equivalent data foundation platforms • Demonstrated success in

team leadership and people management

(managing 3+ professionals) •

Experience working with Global Process Owners and Technology Strategy teams

in a data governance capacity •

Experience partnering with Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Employee Experience teams

on data requirements • Ability to work effectively in a

partnering model

— contributing data expertise while respecting business ownership and decision rights held by Global Process Owners Education & Technical Skills • Degree in

Business Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, Data Management, or a related field

(Master's degree preferred) •

Workday HCM Pro Certification required

Workday Recruitment Module Certification required

Deep expertise in Workday Recruitment Module

— candidate management, requisition lifecycle, and recruiting analytics •

Strong knowledge of Cornerstone or other LMS

(Learning Management System) •

Knowledge of Qualtrics

or similar employee survey platforms • Experience with

Informatica Cloud Data Governance Catalog

or similar data catalog platforms • Experience with

Snowflake Data Foundation

— data modeling, data sharing, and consumption layer design • Knowledge of

data privacy and compliance requirements

, particularly for candidate data management and GDPR • Knowledge of

data quality monitoring, anomaly detection, and automated validation

approaches • Experience with

data lineage management and data cataloging

• Understanding of

AI readiness and data requirements

for machine learning initiatives Core Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and solve complex problems • Excellent

project management skills

with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously • Excellent

verbal and written communication skills

, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior leaders • Strong

interpersonal skills

with ability to build relationships and work effectively within cross-functional teams • Ability to

influence decisions

across multiple teams without direct authority • Experience

Why choose us?

• An international work environment, in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team • An environment based on last technologies and frequent training to reinforce your profile • Be part of a simpler, digital- and AI-powered business that’s rethinking how we work and engage with the world.

Join an Award-Winning Team at Sanofi Budapest Hub!

Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first.

Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award

Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.

Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding

One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.

BSC Investor of the Year 2025

Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.

PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers

Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver

Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver). #Sanofi #WeNeverSettle #PursueProgress #DiscoverExtraordinary #SanofiCareers #joinSanofi #jobopportunities #careeropportunities #sscjob #Sanofi_Budapest_Hub #Budapest #LI-Hybrid #LI-EUR

Pursue progress , discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ! The salary range for this position is :Ft15 840 000,00 - Ft23 760 000,00 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

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