At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience and create. As a Senior Sustainability Manager you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

In this exciting position, you will report directly to the Head of Sustainability, accompanied by a team of best-in-class specialists, with whom you will develop and lead sustainability initiatives, with a focus on social strategies and programs as well as be the lead for our global sustainability reporting. But most of all, you can expect interesting and varied tasks within an agile business environment enjoying a hybrid working model for greater work-life flexibility.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Ensure quality and timeliness of sustainability reporting across Swarovski Crystal Business. This includes the ongoing content management as well as ensuring thought leadership on sustainability reporting requirements, materiality/GRI and implementing the EU Taxonomy regulation
Act as a trusted advisor on ‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)’ throughout the organization, further developing and shaping our EDI strategy and roadmap including goal setting and company commitments in collaboration with corporate HR, while monitoring diversity & inclusion trends and industry best practices. Partner with leaders of all levels across business functions and Corporate HR to integrate diversity & inclusion practices into all core business processes along our value chain, including external and customer facing activities such as product creation, sourcing, omnichannel experience and more
Leverage profound knowledge of Human Rights including considerations of corporate due diligence (HRDD) to avoid human rights violations in own locations and supply chains. Perform evaluation of risk management systems and use of risk analyzes to assess human rights and environmental risks in the value chain and the development of solutions and concepts for identifying and remedying violations, staying abreast of existing & forthcoming legislation regarding human rights
Promote sustainability understanding and action throughout the company by further developing a program of people- and planet-related trainings for different audiences
Lead sustainability related initiatives throughout the SCB business, driving progress across the focus areas of our strategy in collaboration with teams in various departments

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

Specialized knowledge across different fields of sustainability – with a focus on the social areas such as ‘Human Rights’, ‘Equality, Diversity, Inclusion’ as well as Sustainability reporting standards (e.g. GRI) and regulation (EFRAG, SASB, CSRD, etc).
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a sustainability related role, with main focus on social aspects, like Diversity & Inclusion, Human rights, etc., preferably within production and/or retail industry
Masters’ degree in social sciences, law, gender studies, or other relevant areas
Excellent English proficiency, presentation, and communication skills
Experience in translating data and analytics into insights, telling stories, driving decisions and measuring impact
Being able to connect sustainability/Diversity & Inclusion strategy to business priorities and drive meaningful change
Additional knowledge of environmental sustainability (greenhouse gas, circularity, waste, etc.) is preferable
Proven track record of facilitating company-level initiatives with multiple stakeholders and lateral leadership skills
Can-do attitude, strong ownership and proactivity as well as resilience and pragmatism. Team player.
Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects, strategic mind with strong project management skills and structured way of working.

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

Swarovski products discounts
Full coverage of accident insurance
Attractive pension fund conditions
Well-being offers available on-site
Subsidized public transportation or free parking
Employee canteen with buffet

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

Swarovski AG, Triesen, Zweigniederlassung Männedorf

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