Director of Privacy Compliance

New York, NY, US, 10018

Requisition ID: 853181 
Position:Full-Time

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.
 

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Director-Compliance will establish, develop and support ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, and adherence to the Company’s privacy and compliance programs in North America. This includes compliance with state and federal privacy regulations and the Company’s internal privacy policies and procedures as well as obligations related to anti-bribery, anti-competition, anti-money laundering and economic sanctions, whistleblowing requirements and healthcare compliance

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and oversees strategic privacy program including developing and implementing policies/processes that enable effective privacy compliance practices
• Develops and ensures adherence to policies and standard operating procedures for the privacy & compliance programs
• Establishes ongoing process to investigate and report inappropriate access and disclosure of PII and PHI
• Establishes and administers a process for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating ,acting on all complaints concerning Company’s privacy practices
• Provide strategic guidance and partnership with other functional departments and business units to ensure data privacy is integrated into all business processes ,systems
• Develop and maintain an enhanced centralized repository of privacy program procedures.
• Develops privacy notices for North American websites
• Manages privacy complaints, breaches, and investigations by regulatory authorities
• Manages the identification, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s privacy ,compliance policies & procedures in coordination with Company management and legal
• Manages periodic privacy and compliance risk assessments, including mitigation and remediation efforts
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant state and federal privacy and compliance regulations applicable to the Company’s operations
• Ensures maintenance of appropriate privacy and confidentiality consents, authorization forms ,notices reflecting current privacy practices
• Designs, manages and deploys effective compliance training, and customized programs for the designated countries and/or targeted teams and leaders
• Supports in overseeing corrective actions following compliance related audits
• Responsible for interacting with and coordinating actions with the Corporate Compliance and Privacy Teams
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual performance plan
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in privacy compliance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with:
  • Privacy laws in N.A., including HIPAA, PIPEDA and U.S. state privacy regulation
  • Anti-bribery, anti-competition, anti-money laundering and economic sanctions, whistleblowing
  • Healthcare compliance requirements
  • Data privacy compliance and incident management, including implementation of breach response protocol and oversight of regulatory and individual compliance
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Exce
• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and understand laws, privacy laws and regulations
• Strong interpersonal relationships with peers, cross cultural sensitivity, develops others, builds effective teams, managerial courage, motivates others
• High level of integrity with strong ethical core values

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Law degree from accredited law school
• Experience in implementation of privacy program

​Pay Range: 155,131.20  - 222,164.40 

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law. 

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