Privacy & Data Protection Professional; Hybrid-Charlotte, Nc

Privacy & Data Protection Professional (Hybrid‑Charlotte, NC)

Compass Group USA is seeking an experienced Privacy Professional to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. state and federal privacy laws governing consumer goods sales, advertising, marketing, and the collection, processing, and use of personal information. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of privacy frameworks and experience working in organizations with diverse industry exposure, and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.

• Regulatory Compliance
  • Monitor and interpret state privacy and Artificial Intelligence laws (e.g., CCPA, CPRA, VCDPA) impacting consumer goods, advertising, and marketing activities.
  • Advise business units on compliance obligations related to personal information collection, processing, and sharing.
  • Help build and maintain strong privacy controls and systems to maintain privacy compliance.
  • Manage the company DSAR process and tooling.
• Policy Development & Implementation
  • Draft, review, and maintain privacy policies, notices, and consent mechanisms across websites and mobile applications.
  • Embed privacy‑by‑design principles into marketing and technology initiatives and applications purchased and created by the company.
• Risk Management
  • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
  • Support incident response and breach management in collaboration with IT and cybersecurity teams.
• Training & Awareness
  • Deliver privacy training to marketing, sales, and operational teams, and educate the company around core privacy principles.
  • Promote a culture of compliance across diverse business units.

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university in a related field.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in privacy, data protection, or similar compliance roles at a company governed by state and federal U.S. privacy laws.
• Privacy Expertise
  • Required:
    
    Strong knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws; familiarity with global frameworks (GDPR) is a plus.
  • Preferred:
    Experience with HIPAA compliance.
  • CIPP/US, CIPM, or similar privacy certification.
  • Bonus:
    Knowledge of GLBA, FERPA, and other sector‑specific regulations.
• Skills
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
  • The ability to translate complex privacy laws into business‑applicable advice and controls.
  • Ability to work in fast‑paced environments with diverse industry exposure.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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