Privacy Specialist

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Libertyville​
Department: ​Law 

Summary
The Privacy Specialist helps to support the implementation of the Data Protection & Privacy Program for Hollister globally, providing their deep privacy expertise to strengthen our programs, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and to elevate the program through executing best practices. This involves collaborating with stakeholders in legal, human resources, IT, cybersecurity, clinical affairs, R&D and customer service, among others. Hollister Incorporated is operating in a hybrid-working environment.

Responsibilities

• Applying a working knowledge of global data privacy requirements and industry frameworks to develop privacy strategies at Hollister to ensure we meet our obligations related to existing laws and emerging requirements, with a focus on US Privacy laws (including state privacy laws and HIPAA)
• Acting as a member of a team of privacy experts ensuring privacy compliance across the company and supporting global initiatives
• Work closely with business teams to incorporate privacy by design principles, design policies/processes and evaluate the impact of privacy laws and enforcement actions upon the Privacy Program
• Develop and conduct privacy trainings across Hollister and its subsidiaries
• Work collaboratively with client teams, IT, cybersecurity, human resources, legal and other key stakeholders to appropriately document privacy compliance by preparing and updating privacy documentation (e.g. website privacy policies, employee and customer notices, data protection impact assessments, data processing inventory (ROPA), internal policies, etc.)
• Draft, update and negotiate data processing agreements with vendors
• Work closely with IT and cybersecurity teams in responding to potential security incidents, client and consumer requests regarding personal data and/or confidential information
• Identify, track and report on key privacy metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Oversee company-wide data mapping activities and prepare record of processing
• Support privacy impact assessments and governance reviews
• Other duties as required

Work Experience Requirements

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: 5-8
• A minimum of 3 years of privacy and data protection experience preferred
• Experience in data privacy, protection, governance and related fields required 
• Knowledgeable in US State Privacy Laws, such as CCPA, and US Federal Privacy Law such as HIPAA

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Relevant Privacy Certification is a plus (e.g., CIPP-US, CIPP-EU, CIPM), but not required
• Juris Doctor degree is a plus, but not required

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge

• Prior experience supporting and/or operationalizing US comprehensive privacy laws and US laws regulating sensitive personal data is required
• Familiarity with global privacy requirements, such as GDPR, is preferred
• Experience in healthcare field is preferred
• Strong analytical skills to assess privacy risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Ability to manage competing priorities and effectively work across cross-functional teams to drive positive change
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Experience supporting an international business is preferred, but not required
• Fluent in English, knowledge of another language is a plus

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
 

Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, generous retirement savings, and a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP). ​

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.​

• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan. The Company also provides a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP) program based on earnings and length of service. ​

• The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs. ​

• The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions. ​

• The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status. ​

• The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
 

Job Req ID: 33968
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