Global Social Sustainability Due Diligence Specialist

As Global Social Sustainability Due Diligence Specialist, you will join our team in the Grid Integration Business Unit, part of Hitachi Energy and Hitachi Group that applies and develops strategies to contribute to the Hitachi Energy and Hitachi Sustainability Goals 2030. We are looking for a professional with a passion for Social Sustainability and Human Rights, who will focus on supporting the business at the global level to comply and operationalize Human Rights due diligence and bridging Human Resources initiatives within the Sustainability framework and the business.

Human Rights and Human Rights Due Diligence

1. Drive the development of a management system and related MMRV (measuring, monitoring, reporting, and verification) to enact appropriate human and environmental due diligence processes along the business and value chain for the BU Grid Integration.

Responsible for the operationalization of Human Rights Due Diligence scope and requirements, including but not limited to:

1. Management system development and improvement: draft policies, procedures, and recommendations to enable cross-functional stakeholders to address the impact of human rights on their business and develop appropriate human rights programs aligned to international and industry standards (i.e. UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines, EU-CSRDDD).
2. Sustainability strategy: ensure alignment with company global social sustainability. Work closely with Company and HR to build a community contribution framework, coordinate remedy and community contribution strategies and guidelines to support the company’s strategy and add value to the business. Develop solutions and concepts to identify and remedy violations. Collaborate and partner closely with other functions to integrate human rights aspects into business processes.
3. Reporting (internal, external, and project-based): Provide support in the preparation, drafting, and review of external reports, including internal controls and auditing processes. Provide technical advice on planning and implementation, carry out communication and training measures about human due diligence obligations.
4. Data collection and analysis: responsible for collecting data and evidence necessary for reporting and adapting processes in accordance with evolving mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) legislation including CSDDD, CSRD, other EU and emerging US and other country regulations.
5. Engagement and communication: Understand and communicate the downstream business value and implications of a human rights-aligned business strategy. Develop and facilitate workshops, methodologies, and training courses and monitor activities to support awareness, detection, and prevention goals.
6. Continuous improvement: act as Subject Matter Expert for the business, support the implementation of processes, assess possible adverse impacts associated with operationalizing, and develop mitigation strategies.
7. Collaborate with the Human Resources function in the business unit and sustainability to ensure relevant data for the sustainability strategy and reporting are available and structured as per international standards. Support business in tailoring the company initiatives in relations to diversity, inclusion, equity, to BU needs, down to the factory and project level. Map the current internal standards related to labor, social sustainability, to define minimum requirements, standards, and guidance for the local units, projects, and factories for both internal and external resources.

Job Profile Summary

1. Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (i.e. Sustainability, Business Administration, Social Science, Geography, International/Socio-economic Development, Law). Business and Human Rights related course is a plus.
2. At least 3 years of experience in Human Rights or Social Performance in a business/industry environment.
3. Experience with social sustainability topics such as modern slavery, living wage methodologies, labor and working conditions, gender, diversity & inclusion, Just Transition, and responsible sourcing.
4. Knowledge of Human Rights policies and implementation guidance, working in the intersection of business and human rights, and working cross-functionally across departments to include social sustainability and human rights in operations.

Competence and Skills:

1. Understanding of relevant international safeguards and standards, i.e. UN Guiding Principles, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, etc.
2. Business acumen and project management skills.
3. Comfort with working in ambiguity and an ability to structure issues and develop solutions.
4. Excellent leadership and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
5. Proven ability to work cross-culturally in an international working environment.
6. Strong collaborator, networking, and relationship management skills.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (qualitative and quantitative aspects).
8. Experience with using data and technology to solve social performance challenges.