Data Protection Specialist (m/w/d) fixed term 2 years

In this role, you will work at the intersection of data protection, regulatory compliance and cybersecurity law, supporting business functions as well as all divisions of the Husqvarna Group, including Husqvarna and GARDENA. You will be part of the Privacy, AI and Data Compliance team, which is a group function within Group Legal Affairs, and you will work closely with colleagues across Legal Affairs and related functions worldwide.

Fixed Term (2 years)

Your Responsibilities

Privacy & Data Protection

• Advising colleagues and stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters (in particular GDPR)
• Supporting the German Data Protection Officer as well as the Global Data Privacy, AI and Data Compliance team
• Maintaining, further developing and ensuring the quality of the Record of Processing Activities (Art. 30 GDPR)
• Supporting the handling of Data Subject Rights Requests (DSRs), including collaboration with the Service Desk and continuous process improvement
• Contributing to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Drafting, reviewing and supporting data protection-related agreements (e.g. data processing agreements)
• Supporting the data breach response process

Regulatory Compliance, Digital Law

• Support on regulatory topics with a focus on cybersecurity and digital regulation, such as NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and related EU and national legislation
• Supporting the assessment and implementation of new or evolving regulatory requirements
• Support for internal projects and strategic initiatives in the area of regulatory compliance
• Delivering privacy and compliance trainings, developing related guidance materials, and supporting internal awareness initiatives.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree, ideally with a focus on data protection, compliance or a similar field
• Strong interest in data protection, compliance and regulatory topics
• Practical experience in data protection law (GDPR) and/or regulatory compliance would be beneficial
• Practical experience in cybersecurity, IT or digital regulation topics (e.g. NIS2, CRA)
• Structured and diligent working style and enjoyment of working in an international, matrix-organized environment
• Excellent MS office skills
• Team oriented, independent and communicative personality
• Excellent verbal and written English; German language skills would be beneficial

Our Promise to You

You will work in a team that remains curious and takes responsibility. What matters to us is who you are — and the impact you want to make.

Your Benefits At HUSQVARNA

• Opportunities for mobile and flexible work
• Individual development opportunities and international career paths
• Employee discounts on company products
• Works council social fund
• Daycare center in cooperation with Wieland
• … and more