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About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)
At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.
www.godrejindustries.com
About The Function
The Corporate Affairs function is essential to our global growth strategy. It focuses on engaging with government bodies and stakeholders to navigate policy and regulatory issues. By fostering constructive relationships and actively participating in industry forums, the Corporate Affairs team ensures alignment with regulatory frameworks while advancing our strategic objectives. This function plays a crucial role in shaping and implementing strategies that drive business growth and reinforce our industry leadership.
About The Role
As a Manager - Corporate Affairs, you will be at the forefront of government relations, policy engagement, and strategic advocacy. Working closely with the Group President – Corporate Affairs and reporting to the General Manager – Corporate Affairs, you will drive initiatives that support business growth and maintain our leadership in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
Government relations and policy advocacy
- Lead government-related initiatives that impact GIG's business interest
- Develop and spearhead advocacy efforts on priority issues, engaging leadership in public policy and regulatory advocacy
- Engage with government officials and other relevant external stakeholders at all appropriate levels to enhance their understanding of GIG's products, services and positions, and promote policies that enhance and protect them
Understanding the policy framework, inputs for development and coordination
- Collaborate with relevant business leaders to lead and coordinate policy priorities related to business with the Union Government & State Governments in the East and West India Region
- Develop policy positions and support the creation of thought leadership materials on relevant issues to enhance the business's market position.
- Closely monitor impending changes in relevant legislation, regulations and or government incentive schemes
Industry and external engagement
- Actively participate in industry association meetings in close coordination with the General Manager and Group President Corporate Affairs team, driving business activity on priority issues
- Develop business engagement and partnerships with internal stakeholders and support functions to drive business outcomes and continuous improvement within the Corporate Affairs function
- Prepare briefing materials, white papers and presentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Strategic business support
- Collaborate with business leaders to develop strategic priorities by participating in key processes such as financial planning, product development and strategy development
- Work with legal counsel and business leaders to secure regulatory approvals needed to execute Godrej's commercial priorities
- Assist businesses in securing government support, such as financial incentives, and pending dues, to achieve business goals
- Lead the Corporate Affairs Team in crisis management situations, ensuring effective communication with relevant stakeholders
Education
- A Bachelor's degree along with an advanced degree in business, science, economics, technical, or law
Experience
- Proven track record of successful engagement with the Government and key stakeholders in shaping policies to achieve positive business outcomes
- Broad understanding of public policy-making and legislative processes at the state and national levels, with the ability to identify and engage key decision-makers within government
- Ability to work through complex issues to quickly identify top priority and focus areas
- Experience working with complex organizations to map and engage with key decision-makers/stakeholders
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Fluency in spoken and written Hindi and English
Key Skills
- Self-motivated and dedicated team player with a proactive approach to managing and continuously improving the Corporate Affairs function
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities and skilled in consensus-building and collaborative decision-making processes
- Proactive and result oriented, with strong ability to manage multiple projects/priorities from varied businesses in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent inter-personal skills, with ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders
- Commitment to conducting business affairs with the utmost integrity, adhering strictly to applicable laws and upholding Godrej's values, which often exceed legal compliance
- Forward-thinking and proactive in addressing legislative, regulatory and public policy issues
- Thoughtful and execution-oriented, capable of providing actionable opinions
- Politically and culturally sensitive, with a thoughtful approach to navigating complex issues.
Work Experience
8–10 years
Benefits
Be an equal parent
Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
- 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
Community partnerships and advocacy
Persons with Disability (PwD) care
We Are Selfish About Your Wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
Preventative healthcare support
Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
Uncapped sick leave
Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
Digital and offline instant recognition platforms
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you
