Reporting and Program Manager — Labor and Human Rights

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 149,100 - 224,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Reporting and Program Manager for Labor and Human Rights to lead the writing of our labor and human rights reporting and to support a broad communications and program management portfolio.

As a subject matter expert, you will apply UNGPs, translate complex due diligence into clear reporting, collaborate with government affairs, legal, and operations, and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in labor and human rights or related fields.
• BA/BS degree in human rights, international relations, public policy, communications, journalism, or related field.
• Experience applying labor and human rights expertise to communications and reporting, including UNGPs.
• Excellent writing and editing for varied audiences, from technical reports to narrative storytelling.
• Strong program management across multiple workstreams.
• Experience leveraging AI to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ability to present work to senior leaders and manage cross-functional partnerships.
• Ability to develop persuasive keynote decks and align with Apple writing conventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead writing of Apple's labor and human rights reporting.
• Translate program updates into clear, rigorous reporting.
• Collaborate across Apple with government affairs, legal, and operations.
• Manage multiple workstreams and evolving priorities.
• Respond to inquiries about the global supply chain.

Skills

Writing & editing

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

UNGPs knowledge

Executive presentation

AI utilization

Education

BA/BS or higher in a related field

Tools

Pages

Keynote

Numbers

Job description

Reporting and Program Manager — Labor and Human Rights

Sunnyvale, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

The Environment and Supply Chain Innovation team works to uphold Apple's values across our global supply chain, and communication and transparency are critical to that mission. We are seeking an experienced writer and program manager to support our labor and human rights work across a varied portfolio — anchored by leading the writing of our labor and human rights reporting, and extending to the range of communications efforts that move our work forward.This is a writer and program manager who is also a labor and human rights subject matter expert: someone who can apply international human rights frameworks, such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), partner with technical experts, and translate complex due diligence work into clear, compelling reporting — while juggling a wide variety of demands exercising sound judgment about where to focus.

Description

A major function of this role is leading the writing of Apple's labor and human rights reporting, which tells the story of the people across our global supply chain. Working hand-in-hand with our subject matter experts, you will translate program updates and strategic thinking from across our teams into clear, rigorous, and compelling reporting. Staying closely plugged into developments across our programs, as well as the evolving external human rights landscape, will be essential to keeping our reporting current and well-informed. Comfort in working with data is key.Beyond reporting, you will take on a broad range of communications and program management work in support of the team's labor and human rights portfolio, such as responding to inquiries about our global supply chain and picking up new priorities as they emerge. You will collaborate across Apple, including with government affairs, legal, and operations, to move our work forward and ensure consistency across deliverables. Success will depend on your ability to prioritize effectively, manage many moving pieces at once, and adapt quickly within a fast-paced organization where priorities evolve and execution matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• BA/BS degree in human rights, international relations, public policy, communications, journalism, or a related field is preferred
• Experience applying labor and human rights expertise to communications and reporting, including a strong command of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) framework and familiarity with the evolving human rights due diligence and disclosure landscape, as well as an understanding of global manufacturing supply chains
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including a track record of producing clear, rigorous, and polished materials for varied and expert audiences, from detailed technical reporting to accessible narrative storytelling
• Strong program management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage a wide variety of demands across multiple workstreams with competing priorities and timescales
• Demonstrated experience and capacity to leverage AI and other emerging technologies to drive efficiencies and strengthen the quality of work
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and partnering credibly with subject matter experts, with the ability to represent and present this work internally at a high level, including briefings and presentations for senior leaders
• Ability to develop persuasive and polished keynote decks, adapt to Apple’s writing conventions, and crystallize decisions is key

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest and capacity to quickly engage with new subject matter areas
• Demonstrated experience working effectively across global time zones and with culturally diverse, international teams
• Experience working with consultant or vendor contracts to deliver quality writing support on time and within budget
• Proficient in Pages, Keynote, and Numbers

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $149,100 and $224,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace

Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.