Sustainability Specialist - Human Rights

at  ALDI

Have a passion for doing what’s right? So do we. Because we don’t just keep our prices low. We’re also using our innovations to lessen the impact of our practices. In the past couple of years, we’ve sponsored health and wellness programs, embraced solar power and so much more. On our Corporate Responsibility team, it’s as much about protecting our planet as it is our people – and your work will help do just that.
In this role the Sustainability Specialist - Human Rights will be responsible for projects and programs that support the advancement of human rights due diligence programs and services across many supply chains by working with buying teams, suppliers, consultants and other subject matter experts. The ideal candidate will have prior human rights experience, including knowledge of supply chains and legal obligations, along with the ability to manage complex programs that require communicating effectively with multi-stakeholders. An educational background in project management, business, human rights and supply chain management is desired.
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Aurora, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s Degree in Business, Economics, Sustainability, Supply Chain or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Corporate Responsibility required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Project management experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Collaborates with leadership to make decisions on programs and services to support human rights objectives, while handling escalated social and environmental issues, and promoting efficient implementation of department initiatives.
• Informs management of impending legislative, sustainability, and social matters.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Supports direct leader in the development of training programs and is responsible for delivery of training to all impacted employees.
• Manages reporting requirements and ensures accurate submission to stakeholders.
• Maintains Sustainability programs and procedures in conjunction with management.
• Conducts extensive research within area of responsibility and creates reports/summaries on the appropriate course of action to take.
• Analyzes data and makes recommendations to leadership on new programs that could be implemented to address emerging trends.
• Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of Sustainability industry trends.
• Maintains full knowledge of, and supports further development of, the company’s Sustainability policies, goals, and key performance indicators (national and international).
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.