Privacy Generalist

San Francisco, California

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Remote

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Contract

|Job ID 72528|Posted Nov 17, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a Privacy Generalist, where you'll play a crucial role in managing data privacy requests and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work from anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Handle data privacy requests, focusing on compliance deadlines and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Communicate effectively about data flows, security measures, and privacy policies.
  • Provide regular updates to supervisors on case statuses and compile reports as needed.
  • Conduct investigations while maintaining confidentiality and managing sensitive information.
  • Stay informed about current legal and compliance trends related to data privacy practices.
  • Organize and manage multiple cases efficiently under tight deadlines.

Skills

  • Experience in a compliance or regulatory environment with a strong understanding of privacy laws.
  • Ability to work independently and solve complex privacy-related issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in identifying workflow gaps and implementing actionable solutions.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate with global stakeholders.
  • Bilingual proficiency in French or German.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and celebrated. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.