Overview
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.
"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”
Our benefits include:
- Yearly bonus and merit increase
- Onsite Free Clinic
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Company paid life insurance
- Vacation time to enjoy getting away, and Paid Time Off (PTO) for unexpected illness
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
Growth opportunities available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
Summary of Position:
As the Data Privacy and Information Security Officer you will support the General Counsel and Divisional Compliance Officer in the ongoing development and maintenance of Knauf’s privacy and information management program and assist Knauf with respect to privacy and information management program management, privacy operations, cybersecurity preparedness, and regulatory response. Qualified candidate must have experience identifying and advising on information security and cybersecurity risks, enforcement experience, and experience drafting and reviewing policies, contracts, and training materials related to information security and cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact within the organization for staff members, regulators, and relevant public authorities on issues related to data protection.
- Ensure that company policies are in compliance with codes of practice such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), the California Consumer Privacy Act, and similar state regulations and laws.
- Evaluate the existing data protection framework to identify areas of no or partial compliance and rectify any issues.
- Devise training plans and provide data protection advice to staff members.
- Inform and advise the data controller or data processor on all matters related to data protection.
- Promote a culture of data protection and compliance across all units of the organization.
- Build a strategic and comprehensive privacy and information management program for North America
- Work with the global compliance team to ensure effective privacy and information management practices.
- Serves in a leadership role for privacy and information management compliance.
- Collaborate and develop strategy with information technology and legal colleagues to ensure alignment across the North American and global business.
- Provide expert advice and educate employees on important data privacy and information management compliance requirements.
- Draft new and amend existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders.
- Deliver training across all business units to staff members who are involved in data handling or processing.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance and to address potential issues.
- Maintain records of all data processing activities of the company.
- Serve as point of contact for data protection authorities.
- Take a lead role in ensuring appropriate consents are obtained, authorization forms and notices reflect current organizational and legal requirements.
- Establish and administer a process for investigating and acting on privacy and security complaints.
- Take a lead role in managing and investigating any data breaches.
Qualifications
Education:
- Law degree (JD) with a background in privacy and information security.
Experience:
- Three or more years of experience in data protection and information management compliance or related field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Expertise in data protection laws and practices, including deep understanding of GDPR
- Experience in a legal, audit, or risk management role
- Strong project management skills
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.