The Estee Lauder Companies (“ELC”) Ethics & Compliance program is dedicated to promoting an organizational culture of ethical business conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law. The Ethics & Policy Governance Program Director will serve as a key member of the ELC Ethics team and lead a centralized function of Ethics & Policy governance.  

This role will refine ELC’s ethics and policy governance strategy, develop a framework around policy governance, training and education and help operationalize the goals of ELC’s Ethics & Compliance Committee. Key responsibilities include:

CODE OF CONDUCT AND POLICIES:

• Create a framework to manage and project manage the Code and the supplemental policies underpinning the Code

• Project manage the development and translation and distribution of the Code of Conduct and policies

• Develop and manage a review cycle and archives for both the Code and each core global policy

• Identify each core policy “owner” and relevant stakeholders and subject matter experts for core policies and the Code.

• Determine a policy acknowledgment process and implement same, including recommending which policies should be acknowledged and working with HR to identify employees in scope

• Develop and manage an approval process regarding certain core policy exceptions

• Research and leverage technology tools to develop and maintain a policy management system and other tools to support the Ethics function

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS:

• Refine ELC’s strategy around training and education for the Code and the supplemental policies

• Determine which policies and associated training should be prioritized

• Work with HR to identify critical employees who need to participate in the training

• Establish and manage a coordinated training calendar

• Establish a consistent approach to training rollouts

• Ensure satisfactory levels of completion

• Manage other awareness and education campaigns

• Leverage data & analytics to help inform approach to training and education

• Conduct industry research and maintain ongoing awareness of program trends.

• Prepare content of Code training, as well as supplemental training on core policies, in connection with SMEs

• Facilitate RFP processes as necessary. Select and manage third-party training provider

MANAGE HELPLINE & ETHICS SITE

• Develop and manage Helpline

• Select and manage third-party helpline provider

• Oversee status and resolution of Helpline issues

• Develop guidance for use of Helpline and investigations

• Monitor Ethics email box and respond or assign as appropriate

• Enhance the Ethics intranet site to more dynamic content

REPORTING, DATA & ANALYTICS

• Review and analyze data on Code inquiries and complaints and track outcomes

• Prepare reports and presentations for the Ethics & Compliance Committee and other stakeholders

• Leverage analytics to look at trends through various and increase reporting to HR and other key stakeholders

Additional miscellaneous work as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Strong commitment to integrity, ethical business conduct and compliance with the law. Interest in ethics and legal topics

• Exercises good judgment, and is highly organized, process-driven, detail-oriented, responsible and conscientious

• Excellent project/program management skills

• IT savvy and highly proficient in Microsoft Office and especially PowerPoint

• Familiarity with learning management systems, and an ability to quickly learn new technology, systems and programs

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and confidential matters in a highly discrete and sensitive manner. Good time and resource management skills

• Friendly and professional with an ability to interface with executive and non-executive colleagues across the globe. Possesses a high level of social and emotional intelligence

• Highly resourceful, self-starter, driven, willingness to grow and learn new skills

• Intercultural awareness and sensitivity

• Experience with developing and executing on RFPs through a procurement process

• Desire for continuous learning and professional development

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.