Master data specialist

Are you the kind of person who spots the wrong number before anyone else does — and won't rest until you've traced it back to the root cause Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Master Data Specialist, you'll be ensuring the accuracy, integrity and governance of HR master data across our India rollout, building processes robust enough that the work never depends on a single person. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Master Data & Reporting, People Solutions and Advisory team, you'll create impact by safeguarding the data that underpins payroll, reporting and people decisions — so errors are caught upstream and the same mistake never happens twice.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Provide specialist knowledge and consultancy on HR master data processes, including analysis, recommendations and development of tools and frameworks
• Trace data errors to their root cause and implement permanent fixes rather than surface-level corrections
• Coordinate and deliver recurring HR data deliverables on time, maintaining consistent accuracy across repetitive tasks
• Support the design and implementation of global data concepts, standardised processes and governance controls within the HR domain
• Create and maintain documentation clear enough that any colleague can pick up the work without guidance
• Coach junior team members so they build understanding, not just completed tasks — raising the capability of the wider team
  
  

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a detail-obsessed data professional who combines deep HR process knowledge with the confidence to push back when a request would break a rule — and the communication skills to explain why in terms everyone accepts. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Master's degree or equivalent work experience, with 5+ years of relevant experience in HR data management or HR operations
• Solid knowledge of HR processes, master data governance and relevant HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday or similar)
• Demonstrated experience working in a large manufacturing or complex multi-site environment
• Strong understanding of local labour laws, regulations and data privacy requirements applicable to HR data
  
  

It's a plus if you also:

• Experience supporting HR system rollouts or implementations across regions, particularly in India
• Familiarity with data quality frameworks, audit readiness and payroll-adjacent data flows
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and seniority levels
  
  

Why you'll love working here

Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days additional paid leave for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.
  
  

Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.

Join Grundfos, apply today!