Job Description:
Organizational Overview:
At Synchrony, the Corporate Responsibility (CR) team is dedicated to creating positive social and environmental impact through strategic initiatives that align with the company's mission, values, and business goals. The team focuses on key priorities to enhance communities, promote equity, and contribute to sustainability while driving meaningful change.
Role Summary/Purpose:
The VP, Corporate Responsibility, Asia will be responsible for leading and implementing key Corporate Responsibility programs and initiatives across India and the Philippines. This position will play a key role in creating new opportunities, implementing new community and employee initiatives, and serving as an advisor to all business units in Asia on Corporate Responsibility. This role works closely with the Corporate Citizenship and Synchrony Foundation team on development and execution of programs.
The ideal candidate is a thought leader with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data, develop key insights and influence stakeholders across the enterprise at various levels. This is a highly visible role that offers a unique opportunity to own to own key Corporate Responsibility initiatives.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide direct leadership to Corporate responsibility team members in India and Philippines.
- Own Corporate Responsibility data strategy for Asia including managing key data insights and reporting processes by partnering with HR Analytics
- Lead the relevant processes that support external awards/recognition, regulatory and other external/internal requests
- Serve as point of contact with key internal stakeholders (HR COEs , Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Corporate Communications etc.)
- Partner with Corporate Communications to develop and support execution of strategic external/internal communication and engagement plans
- Research, establish and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders in the Corporate Responsibility space relevant to SYF’s Corporate Responsibility vision
- Lead, plan, and facilitate the execution of SYF’s Corporate Responsibility learning strategy to support the global workforce
- Provide oversight and program leadership to Asia’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) (inclusion months, cross network initiatives, network specific awards, etc.)
- Lead the development and management of the SYF’s global citizenship initiatives, grant-making efforts and employee volunteer programs for Asia.
- Identify and implement effective and mutually-beneficial partnerships with nonprofits in Asia.
- Lead a global team of Corporate Responsibility professionals, providing guidance and leadership to support their growth and development
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 8+ years of increasing Corporate Responsibility Experience.
- 5+ years of people leadership experience
- Past or current experience working with multiple executive level clients, exempt and non-exempt employees.
- Strong skills at building relationships with various levels in an organization
- Past or current experience supporting a geographically diverse, matrixed client group.
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience leading remote and geographically dispersed employees
- Experience within financial services and/or technology organizations
- Master’s degree in Business-Related Field
- A minimum of 12-months experience working with remote/virtual teams, and leading a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
- Very strong influence and change management skills
- Ability to build clear/impactful storyboards and narratives to enhance communication of desired messages
For Internal Applicants:
- Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying
- Inform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on Workday
- Ensure that your professional profile is updated (fields such as education, prior experience, other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)
- Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, LPP)
- L12+ Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 24 months in current role and level are only eligible.
Grade/Level: 14
Job Family Group:
Human Resources