Lead- Corporate Affairs Policy advisory & Advocacy

Function

CEO Office

Pay Band

M3 to M5

Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic candidate to contribute to shaping policies impacting the automotive sector enabling Hero to retain its leadership position.

A purpose driven role for you

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Corporate Affairs Policy, Monitoring, Advocacy, and Advisory Manager to spearhead strategic initiatives, engage with regulatory bodies, and drive policy advocacy efforts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and influencing regulatory policies while providing expert advice to support the company's interests.

A Day in the life

**Policy Development:** Research, analyze, and develop policy proposals in alignment with the company's objectives, keeping abreast of relevant regulations and industry developments

**Advocacy and Engagement:** Engage with government bodies, industry associations, and stakeholders to advocate for favorable policies and represent the company's interests in discussions, forums, and consultations.. Advisory Role- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze their impact on the company, Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior management on policy implications, potential risks, and opportunities in regulatory environments.

Stakeholder Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, and external stakeholders to influence decision- making processes positively.

**Monitoring and Compliance:** Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assess their impact on the organization, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.

**Collaboration and Coordination:** Collaborate cross- functionally with internal teams, including legal, Comms & CSR, Investor relations, and finance, to align policy initiatives and advocacy efforts with business goals.

Academic Qualification & Experience

-- Bachelors degree in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, or a related field.

Masters degree preferred.

- MBA preferred

Extensive experience within the automotive industry, corporate affairs, or public policy.

Auto Industry experience is a must

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Excellent Project Management, Policy Analysis, Research and Analytics, Customer Relationship Management, Good knowledge of MS Office. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Understanding of the Indian media landscape

Behavioural Skills

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work independently, navigate complex environments, and drive results in a fast-paced industry.

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Headquartered in New Delhi (India), Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years. We are at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility solutions for its millions of customers around the world.

Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception. Aligned with its Vision “Be the Future of Mobility”, Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030.

We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem that is spread across global geographies. Its R&D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at Jaipur, India, and the Tech Centre Germany (TCG), near Munich. Hero MotoCorp’s eight ‘green’ manufacturing facilities are spread across India (6), Colombia (1) and Bangladesh (1).

Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market. It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

In 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions, including Electric Vehicles (EV) - VIDA, Powered by Hero. VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 – its first EV – in India and plans to launch the product in global markets.

We are one of the largest global corporate promoters of multiple sporting disciplines. Hero is globally associated with golf, football, field hockey, cricket and motorsports. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is one of India’s flag-bearers in global rally racing. The iconic golfer Tiger Woods is Hero MotoCorp’s Global Corporate Partner.

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