Privacy & Data Protection Coordinator

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Privacy & Data Protection Coordinator within our Global Privacy team to help support our business.  As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do.  We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.”  We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it.  Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Privacy & Data Protection Coordinator you will have the opportunity to work with employees, vendors, and partners across the globe on our privacy and data security compliance efforts.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by developing and maintaining required documentation, addressing inquiries, and partnering with key business areas to ensure that data privacy and security issues are considered throughout projects. The ideal candidate will be located in Carthage, MO or the Kansas City, MO area.

So, what will you be doing as a Privacy & Data Protection Coordinator?

• Assist the Privacy & Data Protection Team in the timely execution of day-to-day privacy matters to ensure compliance with privacy and data protection laws and regulations globally
• Assist with developing, tracking, and maintaining required documentation such as privacy assessments, data mapping, records of processing, data retention rules and other documentation
• Upkeep of our privacy management system and administer Company’s Records of Data Processing Activities (ROPA)
• Research, analyze and summarize documents, regulations, and statues relevant to our compliance matters, identifying potential business impacts
• Manage routine inquiries into the privacy email
• Process, coordinate, and respond to information requests
• Assist with privacy training programs and other awareness activities
• Collaborate with others, such as Cyber, Information Security, IT Procurement, and relevant Business Unit on risk mitigation efforts, due diligence processes, and contract reviews, including addressing data processing agreement terms as appropriate
• Assist the Privacy & Data Protection Team with the management and documentation of privacy and cyber incidents, including breach notifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to take complex matters and translate it into actionable activities
• Proficient in researching and document drafting
• Effective at prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desire to learn a complex and fast-changing area and an ability to understand technology and technical issues
• Proficient in Microsoft products (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Things we consider a plus:

• 3-5 years administrative or paralegal experience
• Compliance experience with a multinational company
• Privacy and Cyber or Information Security experience, including practical knowledge of major privacy laws such as CCPA and GDPR
• Privacy and/or Cyber or Information Security certification from a recognized organization (e.g., IAPP, ISC2, ISACA)
• Experience with privacy management tools and software (e.g., TrustArc, OneTrust)
• Experience with privacy laws and privacy-focused tools and frameworks

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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