Global Giving & Doing Specialist, APAC Region

Global Giving & Doing Specialist, APAC Region

• Full-time
• Business Function: Human Resources
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data. As a Center of Excellence with Western Digital's People Solutions organization, the Global Giving & Doing function serves to provide every employee with an opportunity to give back to the communities where they live and work. The Global Giving & Doing Specialist for the APAC region will join a global team that builds partnerships internally and externally to enable the company's philanthropic strategy and priorities to be executed in meaningful and impactful ways. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• In partnership with the Global Giving & Doing team and local leadership, develop overall strategy for Malaysia & Philippines giving and volunteering investments across all employee groups, including manufacturing employees
• Maintain relationships with existing NGO partners and seek new potential partners whose work aligns with Western Digital’s global strategic philanthropic pillars and other requirements
• Manages company-sponsored volunteer events, including planning, logistics, employee participation, and tracking with responsibility for outcomes in Malaysia, Philippines and the broader APAC region
• Organizes and promotes employee participation in corporate Giving & Doing initiatives beyond volunteering, which may include: employee giving campaigns, scholarships, disaster relief campaigns, etc.
• Develops engaging and creative communications to encourage employee participation in Giving & Doing initiatives
• Partners with Global Giving & Doing team, site People Solutions partnersand business ambassadors throughout APAC region to ensure volunteer events are effectively planned and executed in accordance with corporate guidelines and aligned to local cultural norms
• Responsible for the accurate and timely collection and reporting of data related to employee participation, company investment, and other relevant aspects of giving & doing initiatives
• Promotes and reinforces Western Digital’s corporate philanthropic and strategic pillars to internal and external audiences.
• Represents the company with nonprofit organizations in the regions where Western Digital operates
• Reviews and escalates ad-hoc requests from local NGOs
• Regularly monitors local situations and advises on opportunities to support impacted employees and communities in natural disasters and other forms of hardship
• Serves as liaison between Corporate and APAC sites
• Educational background - College Graduate (preferably Business, Psychology, HRM)
• Must possess knowledge of nonprofit organizations - policy, area of focus, and engagement in the community
• Knowledge of standard corporate philanthropic practices, including corporate giving and employee engagement strategies
• Excellent communication skills including a strong grasp of both written and verbal English language
• Experience in corporate working environments and personal interaction skills with all levels of employees; experience working on a global team is a plus
• Understanding of government regulations regarding corporate donations and dealings with NGOs
• Proficient in email correspondence and standard Microsoft Office applications, especially Powerpoint, Excel, and Word. Experience with Benevity platform a plus
• Proven record of developing and maintaining productive working relationships with employees at all levels, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical, creative problem solving, and, organizational skills
• Experience:
  • 2+ years experience working in social impact or corporate social responsiblity (CSR)preferred; prior human resource or community development experience will also be considered
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