CSR Specialist

The Opportunity

Develop and implement a comprehensive CSR strategy, aligned with company global and national CSR policy and goals, resulting in an increased social impact. Support in strategic planning and preparing CSR budgets, MoUs, POs, communication with CSR partners/ vendors and stakeholders.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Proven track records and experience in management, handling, execution, monitoring, and assessment of CSR projects / programs in collaboration with external partners.
• Conversant with Schedule VII and section 135 of CSR rules under the Companies Act 2013 by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India and as amended from time to time.
• Able to independently manage budgeting, planning, fund utilization, alignment with finance, controllers, internal and external auditors, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Structured documents management and records keeping of all CSR programs / projects.
• Manage and monitor CSR budgets and tracked performance against key performance indicators (KPIs). Lead cadence meetings with NGOs and vendors, ensuring high level of legal accountability and integrity, following Safety practices and meeting Quality, Project times and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CSR programs/ practices into Business Units with employee engagement and reporting to stakeholders (internal and external). Lead cadence meetings with employees engaged in CSR programs.
• Prepare monthly / quarterly / annual / ad hoc other reports to Hitachi Energy, Hitachi Group, and national authorities as required, providing full information and supporting documentation on CSR programs/ projects and align with all stakeholders for compliance to regulations and company policy.
• Skilled in collaborating with diverse stakeholders (employees, communities, NGOs, vendors etc.) and liaison with Government authorities.
• Oversee the planning, budgeting, and distribution of corporate CSR donations, programs and projects including handling, execution, monitoring, and assessment in collaboration with external partners in alignment with Schedule VII and section 135 of CSR rules under the Companies Act 2013 by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India and as amended from time to time and relevant international standards.
• Evaluate funding requests and ensure alignment with CSR strategy and company values.
• Able to independently manage budgeting, planning, fund utilization, alignment with finance, controllers, internal and external auditors, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
  
  

Your Background

• Bachelor in Engineering / Science and masters degree in Social Work (MSW) is preferred.
• 12-15 years of experience in CSR roles.
• Work closely with internal departments (e.g., HR, Marketing, Legal) to integrate CSR into company culture and operations.
• Promote employee engagement in CSR activities, including volunteering and fundraising.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CSR programs/ practices into Business Units with employee engagement and reporting to stakeholders (internal and external). Lead cadence meetings with employees engaged in CSR programs.
• Manage and monitor CSR budgets and tracked performance against key performance indicators (KPIs). Lead cadence meetings with NGOs and vendors, ensuring high level of legal accountability and integrity, following Safety practices and meeting Quality, Project times and cost.
• Maintain accurate records of all contributions and prepare regular reports for internal and external stakeholders. Structured documents management and records keeping of all CSR programs / projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Prepare CSR reports and contribute to sustainability disclosures and ESG reporting.
• Prepare monthly / quarterly / annual / ad hoc other reports to Hitachi Energy, Hitachi Group, and national authorities as required, providing full information and supporting documentation on CSR programs/ projects and align with all stakeholders for compliance to regulations and company policy.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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