Global Privacy Senior Specialist

At Gi Group Holding we want to make the world of work a more sustainable and enjoyable place for everyone. From HR to Finance, our team is made up of talented people with different skills who come together to transform the recruitment industry and change lives for the better. Join us and you will enjoy the freedom, support and opportunities that come with being part of a global business.

As a new member of the Global Privacy Team, you will get to make a positive difference to people’s lives  collaborating with internal corporate functions, providing consultancy and support in the implementation and monitoring of compliance of activities and processes with applicable regulations.

As a Global Privacy Senior Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Data Protection Compliance: conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), maintain processing records, and oversee compliance with GDPR, Legislative Decree 2003/196 and its amendments, as well as rulings from the Data Protection Authority.
• Privacy Process Optimization: monitor, manage, and drive improvements in corporate privacy processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Regulatory Assurance: assess and verify the compliance of internal processes, systems, and IT architectures with applicable regulations and standards.
• Contractual Negotiations: provide expert support in contract negotiations, both client-side and supplier-side, focusing on data protection requirements such as Data Protection Agreements (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
• Awareness and Training: design and deliver training programmes and awareness initiatives on data protection topics, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Privacy by Design and Default: collaborate with corporate functions to implement privacy by design and by default principles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work closely with IT, Legal, and all other global departments to address all matters related to personal data protection.
• Policy Development: develop, refine, and update corporate policies and procedures to align with evolving data protection requirements.

• Previous experience of at least 3 years in similar role.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Law or similar, ideally complemented by a specialization in data protection.
• Fluency in English
• Strong regulatory expertise. A thorough understanding of national and EU regulations on personal data protection, including GDPR, Legislative Decree 2003/196 and its amendments, rulings by the Data Protection Authority, and European Data Protection Board (EDPB) opinions.
• Familiarity with international standards and frameworks in data protection plus cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Solid knowledge of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act).
• Proficiency in privacy management platforms (such as OneTrust) will be considered a plus.

Our rapidly evolving business offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and talented team who share a common purpose and work together to make a positive impact. Join us and you will be part of a supportive and open environment where you can learn to thrive and bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you will get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We will also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and take the first step towards changing people’s lives for the better including your own.

Contract Type: Open-ended contract. Hybrid solution – Milan