Honeywell jobs - Sr Community Rel Specialist

Job Description

Sr. Community Relations Specialist, Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation

Context

Honeywell India is committed to serve the communities through several Honeywell Hometown Solutions (HHS) initiatives in the areas of science and math education, family safety and security, and environmental sustainability. In addition, Honeywell volunteers contribute time and effort via various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities that are managed and delivered locally at and around Honeywell India sites.

To unite these activities into a powerful One Honeywell initiative that delivers real, measurable, and sustainable impact for its communities, Honeywell India has a not-for-profit entity named Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation. The Foundation receives funding from Honeywell India entities and seeks, builds, and partners with credible NGO networks to deliver meaningful outcomes for its stakeholders.

Position

The Sr. Community Relations Specialist of Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation, will be responsible for developing, executing, managing and measuring corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs aligned with the Honeywell Hometown Solutions policy, while complying with Schedule VIII of the new Companies Act 2013 of the government of India. This is a unique opportunity to create impactful CSR programs to support communities in alignment with Honeywell’s business goals, culture, and values. This is a critical position working closely with the Sr. Director – Corporate Communications & CSR for Honeywell India along with Global Director for Honeywell Hometown Solutions, and the President, Honeywell India.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive research, planning, and development of comprehensive CSR programs aligned with overall business strategy, including stakeholder engagement and education, and the management of program and program partners, employee engagement and volunteerism
• Develop a CSR plan of action which includes Honeywell’s proposed strategies and commitments towards the creation of a sustainable future
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that the goals of the CSR plan of action are aligned with the organization’s mission
• Seek, partner and work with credible NGO partners to execute programs. Be willing to travel to project locations to monitor programs closely
• Hold accountability for department and ensure compliance with budgets, financial and operational forecasts and areas of responsibility. Create sustainable audit framework to ensure compliance with Honeywell policies and processes, and with the Indian government’s CSR mandate
• Manage CSR dashboard, including establishment of benchmarks for programs and communication including ongoing tracking, auditing, reporting, and supporting compliance for all contributing Honeywell India entities.
• Provide local expertise and leadership in implementation of CSR framework in country
• Proactively track trends, changes and best practices in CSR especially among peers, and integrate them into the Foundation’s CSR framework
• Build and expand the visibility of the Honeywell brand as a socially responsible one, working closely with the corporate communications team. Represent the company internally and externally at key business and CSR forums
• Enhance awareness of CSR initiatives among external and internal stakeholders including partners, customers, government, think tanks and academia, and civil society via media and industry forums
  

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Agile thought leader with insights into community, volunteerism, corporate citizenship and how these tie into CSR strategy to drive business impact.
• The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences, Marketing, or Business Management with, but not limited to, 10-15 years of experience in a senior and influential business management, community relations or project management role
• Experience leading corporate citizenship, cause-branding or related initiatives, track record of leading CSR initiatives with measurable business and social results will be preferred.
• Previous work experience in a fast-paced, high-growth industry environment and a highly matrixed, process-driven, global organization, is preferred
• Experience in developing and implementing CSR plans and strategies