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Help ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, training, and controls are implemented and maintained for the collection, storage, use, disclosure, and disposal of business customer data and individuals’ personal information (as applicable). Provide subject matter expertise and support cross functional work (e.g., with Legal, Technology, Information Security, Compliance, Strategic Sourcing, and business operations teams) to operationalize privacy requirements, support responsible data use, and reduce privacy risk. Educate associates regarding privacy risks and Program requirements to promote and enhance a privacy-focused culture. Overall, promote a practical, business-oriented privacy culture that supports customer trust and enables the company to deliver services to small business customers in a compliant and responsible manner.\nDay to Day, you'll...\nHelp define, execute, and continuously improve the Program strategy, roadmap, operating model, and priorities to ensure alignment with the strategic objectives of the business and the company’s small business services model.\nUpdate, implement, and maintain privacy-related policies, procedures, standards, playbooks, and controls to support compliance with applicable privacy, data protection, and data security requirements.\nLead (or as applicable assist with) initiatives to mitigate risks associated with the collection, storage, use, disclosure, and disposal of business customer data and individuals’ personal information.\nEvaluate and support the responsible use of artificial intelligence to benefit small business customers and improve the efficiency/productivity of Program-related processes, procedures, and tasks.\nUpdate, execute and continuously improve training and awareness initiatives for the Program, incorporating best practices to maximize engagement and effectiveness.\nProvide project management expertise and lead cross functional teams in the analysis and implementation (where appropriate) of operational changes to comply with legal/regulatory requirements applicable to the Program.\nAssist in incident response scenarios to help ensure a timely and appropriate company response. This may include coordination with internal teams, investigation support, remediation activities and communications with business customers, individuals, or regulators as needed.\nLead and coordinate privacy impact assessments for new products, features, integrations, marketing initiatives, vendor engagements, and internal business processes (including as applicable the assessment of artificial intelligence).\nSupport supplier risk management for the Program by reviewing new vendors, renewals, data sharing arrangements, contract privacy terms, security review status, onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing remediation for third parties that access or process personal information.\nAdminister and improve processes for consumer, employee, and business customer privacy requests, including access, deletion, correction, opt-out, consent, and other rights requests submitted through privacy management tools or customer support channels.\nPartner with Product, Technology, Data, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support teams to embed privacy-by-design principles into digital products, customer support workflows, analytics, advertising, integrations, and data governance practices.\nDevelop and maintain Program metrics to enable monitoring and measurement against Program objectives and key risk indicators.\nPresent to the Enterprise Risk Committees and others as needed regarding Program-related objectives, priorities, and issues. Coordinate Program activities with senior leadership and sponsorship teams.\nManage the Program budget in accordance with the company’s established budgeting and forecasting process.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Technology, Information Security, or Management)\n8 years of experience in a data privacy or information security role or similar experience in privacy, technology, information security, compliance, audit, or program management\nWorking knowledge and operational understanding of privacy and data protection principles, laws, and regulations relevant to B2B small business services, including data breach notification laws, marketing and consent requirements, vendor oversight, and cross-border data transfer considerations\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accurate documentation, and report status and metrics to leadership\nSound judgment, attention to detail, discretion with sensitive information, and a practical risk-based approach to balancing compliance, customer trust, and business enablement\nProject management experience and skills, including the ability to plan work, manage dependencies, track deliverables, escalate risks, and drive execution through cross-functional teams\nStrong history of building robust internal and external connections and relationships\nAbility to influence and lead without direct authority and matrix management skills and ability to oversee tasks delegated to others\nExperience conducting or reviewing privacy impact and risk assessments\nUnderstanding of information security controls and sensitive data protection approaches and countermeasures\nExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills\nStrong presentation and facilitation skills to communicate with and persuade a wide range of audiences, including business leaders\nExperience developing and managing program budgets\nPreferred Qualifications\n10 or more years of experience in a data privacy or information security role in the financial and/or small business services industries\nPrivacy certification (e.g., CIPP), highly preferred\nProject management certification (e.g., PMP)\nExperience conducting or coordinating privacy impact assessments, vendor privacy reviews, data mapping, data sharing reviews, data rights request workflows, incident response activities, or privacy control testing\nDemonstrated success in a risk management, compliance, legal, or audit role\nSmall business services, tax, or financial background\nGraduate degree (e.g., MBA)\nWhy work for us\nAt H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation. That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. 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