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Privacy Program Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$109K - $119.90K/yr

Certifications: Specialized certifications such as the International Association of Privacy Professional (IAPP) CIPP or CIPT are a plus (or a willingness to obtain them). * Technical Savvy:

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Privacy Program Manager

Privacy Program Manager

Justworks

New York, NY • On-site

$109K - $119.90K/yr

Full-time

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Who We Are
At Justworks, you'll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.
We're helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We're data-driven and never stop iterating. If you'd like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we'd love to hear from you.
We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.
Our Values
If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in.
Your Success Profile
What You Will Work On
  • Manage high-volume privacy operations, including the fulfillment of Data Subject Rights (DSRs), and the execution of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs).
  • Maintain critical compliance documentation, such as Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and comprehensive system/asset inventories.
  • Assist in privacy remediation efforts, including the drafting and implementation of privacy policies and procedures to ensure robust data management.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate Privacy by Design principles into the product development lifecycle.
  • Assist in the implementation, configuration, and technical upkeep of privacy automation tooling.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
How You Will Do Your Work
As a Privacy Program Manager, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately results in our success as an organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes are anchored in the following:
  • Detail-oriented: You exercise extreme attention to detail; you are thorough, accurate, organized, and seek to understand the technical nuances of data flows.
  • Clear communication: You can articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively, particularly when explaining complex requirements to stakeholders.
  • Risk assessment: You apply a logical process to identify risk and assist in finding risk-mitigating solutions.
  • Manages complexity: You make sense of high-quantity and complex information to effectively solve problems.

In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for:
  • Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You're an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others.
  • Openness - Your default is to be open. You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities. You're curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others.
  • Grit - You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere. You're committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude.
  • Integrity - Simply put, do what you say and say what you'll do. You're honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example.
  • Simplicity - Be like Einstein: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler."
Qualifications
  • Experience: 2-4 years of direct experience in privacy, compliance, risk management, or a closely related field.
  • Certifications: Specialized certifications such as the International Association of Privacy Professional (IAPP) CIPP or CIPT are a plus (or a willingness to obtain them).
  • Technical Savvy: Comfortable working with automation tools and an ability to manage manual operational workflows.
  • Education: A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent is not required, but a plus. A strong interest in the intersection of law and technology is essential.

The base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $109,000 - $119,900 per year.
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Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and not limited to skill set, level of relevant experience, and specific work location. Salary ranges for positions based in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
For more information about Justworks' Total Reward Philosophy, including all of the perks and benefits we are proud to offer our team members, please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks.
Diversity At Justworks
Justworks is committed to maintaining a workplace where diversity of identity, culture, and life experience is the norm and is celebrated authentically and respected consistently. Diversity in our work, our people, and our product drives creativity and innovation, entrepreneurial leadership and integrity, competitiveness, and collaboration throughout our business and in the market. We depend on our differences to make our team stronger, our workplace more dynamic, and our product accessible to all of our customers.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Justworks is fully dedicated to providing necessary support to candidates with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations. We also provide reasonable accommodations to employees based on their sincerely held religious beliefs, as well as for other covered reasons consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you're in need of a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at accommodations@justworks.com. Your comfort and success matter to us, and we're here to ensure an inclusive experience.
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