Competencies: Strengthening ownership; Courage; Drives Vision and Purpose
As one of the leading insurance companies, we know that together we can achieve more. At UNIQA, we are therefore the community for a better life. We use our individual skills to shape the future together. Tell us about your strengths and apply as aData Steward (f/m/d) (parttime possible)
As a Data Steward, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and effective use of People data. You will coordinate data governance activities, manage data access, and enable AI and analytics use cases while supporting the organization’s commitment to data protection and regulatory standards.
Act as operational coordinator for all People data governance topics.
Create and maintain data documentation (definitions, lineage, limitations).
Data Quality
Ensure transparency on data quality and known data gaps.
Route and follow up on data issues with source system owners
Ensure compliance with GDPR, AI governance, and internal standards for all analytics and ai activities in the people function
Access Management
Document usage approvals and ensure auditability
Manage and approve access requests to sensitive People data
Enable data readiness for AI/analytics use cases (availability, clarity, governance)
Support governance checks for new use cases (data, privacy, AI assessments)
Coordinate between use case owners and data owners
Ensure demand processes and governance steps are followed
Support scaling of People Analytics & AI use cases without governance bottlenecks
Education in law, data, or IT (at least Bachelor)
First Experience in data related project management role would be a plus
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (Data Owner/Steward model), data quality, lineage, and documentation principles
Knowledge of GDPR/data protection principles and AI governance requirements (EU AI Act, internal AI standards)
Experience with People data context (HR systems, job architecture, etc.) is a nice – to – have
Ability to translate requirements into practical operational processes
Strong coordination and communication skills
Ability to drive alignment without formal ownership
Analytical and structured thinking: ability to document data definitions and logic, identify inconsistencies, gaps, and risks, and ensure transparent assumptions for analytics
Process and governance mindset: focus on standardization, documentation, process adherence, audit readiness, and traceability
Technical affinity: good understanding of data flows and analytics environments (e.g. Databricks, Power BI)
Ability to bridge business and technical teams
Benefits: An onboarding plan, welcome events and a buddy system will give you the best possible start; A discounted DO&CO canteen is available to you in the office, and you will also receive financial support for meals if you work from home; A modern & bright office with break areas in the heart of the city as well as modern IT equipment provide a good environment; Flexible working hours and short core working hours allow you to have a flexible working day; Marriage and birth grants; Possibility to work from home and a financial starter package for individual use; Remote work within the EU: Work up to 20 days a year from an EU country of your choice; Vaccination campaigns, check-ups and blood donation campaigns are offered on site on an ongoing basis. Free & anonymous coaching sessions for personal and professional challenges; We cover 50% of your annual public transportation ticket; We offer various training opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally; Whether it's a summer party, an after-work get-together on the roof terrace or punch in winter - there are many opportunities to network and celebrate
The UNIQA Group is one of the leading insurance companies for private and corporate customers in its core markets of Austria and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Over 20,000 employees and exclusive sales partners in 14 countries support more than 17 million customers on their way to a healthier, safer, and better life, protected by the community. That is the UNIQA principle: living better together.
UNIQA looks back on a long history: people have been placing their trust in us and insuring themselves with us since 1811. Our mission remains unchanged to this day: risks that individuals cannot bear alone are shared by our community. The core of our actions is and will remain the use of our collective strength to protect the individual.
In Austria, UNIQA is the second-largest insurance group with a market share of around 21 percent. In the growing CEE region, UNIQA is represented in 11 markets: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Czechia, Ukraine, and Hungary. Insurance companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein also belong to the UNIQA Group.
