Human Rights Strategy Lead (12-Month FTC)

Haleon plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon plc in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned leader to drive the Human Rights Strategy and due diligence across our operations and supplier network. You will oversee governance forums, collaborate with functions, and report on human rights performance and ESG topics.

The role demands deep knowledge of international standards, policy development, and strong communication skills to influence risk-based decisions and drive responsible sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the human rights landscape including emerging legislation.
• C5 yrs. Experience with human rights topics such as modern slavery, labour and working conditions, and supply chain/ responsible sourcing
• Experience of developing human rights policies and implementation guidance
• Experience in undertaking human rights due diligence using standards such as the UN Guiding Principles and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
• Undergraduate degree and a post-graduate (preferred) qualification in a relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing delivery of Haleon’s Human Rights Strategy and Action Plan to ensure Haleon meets rising requirements for human rights due diligence and disclosure
• Strengthen Haleon’s human rights due diligence processes and practices to meet rising external requirements – working closely with the functions to put in place a robust, risk based due diligence for our own operations and our suppliers and ensuring effective remediation action is taken where risks are identified
• Build capability across the business to identify and effectively manage Human Rights risks, with first focus on high-risk areas (e.g., high risk ingredient supply chains, CMOs, Logistics)
• Lead Haleon’s engagement in key industry coalitions/partnerships (e.g. UNGC, PSCI, Aim-Progress, Slave free Alliance, BSR) to enable Haleon to benefit from industry best practise and scale solutions to managing human rights risks
• Manage Haleon’s internal human rights governance forums, and associated risk and audit processes as required
• Deliver Human Rights reporting (Human Rights Statement, Health Inclusivity and Sustainability report.) Note requirements are increasing (as with other ESG topics).
• Provide subject matter expertise on other risk areas e.g., Labour standards, advising HR/other functions on best practice. Monitor to ensure programmes are effectively delivered
• Management of 1 x Human Rights Manager

Skills

Human rights policy

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

UN Guiding Principles

OECD Guidelines

Governance

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

Haleon plc in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned leader to drive the Human Rights Strategy and due diligence across our operations and supplier network. You will oversee governance forums, collaborate with functions, and report on human rights performance and ESG topics.

The role demands deep knowledge of international standards, policy development, and strong communication skills to influence risk-based decisions and drive responsible sourcing initiatives.