Corporate Affairs Strategist

Corporate Affairs Strategist

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

The Corporate Affairs team at HPE drives the company’s public affairs and advocacy initiatives – spanning government relations, public policy, public relations, philanthropy, and corporate social responsibility – with the mission to enhance our reputation and advance strategic business goals by engaging and influencing both public and private stakeholders.

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Corporate Affairs Strategist to join our executive team. In this pivotal role, you will develop and execute strategies across government relations, public policy, and regulatory affairs, ensuring seamless alignment with HPE’s overall corporate objectives. The ideal candidate excels in fast-paced environments, demonstrates exceptional judgment, and provides hands-on support across multiple disciplines. As a leader, you will play a key part in building and sustaining HPE’s reputation among government, industry, and public sector stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Government Relations & Public Policy:
  Forge and nurture strong relationships with government officials, policymakers, and public sector leaders. Represent HPE’s interests in legislative and regulatory matters and provide direct engagement on public policy issues.
• Legal & Regulatory Affairs:
  Interpret and analyze laws and regulations, assessing their impact on HPE’s business operations. Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance and proactively address emerging regulatory risks.
• Policy Development & Execution:
  Lead the creation and implementation of policies that support market access and business growth, including regulatory affairs and advocacy initiatives.
• Corporate Social Responsibility:
  Drive CSR strategies that align with HPE’s values and business goals, supporting both internal and external stakeholders.
• Business Policy Issues:
  Advise on complex policy matters affecting the business, such as tariffs, taxation, workforce strategies, and mergers & acquisitions.
• Team Leadership & Continuity:
  Ensure continuity and stability during team transitions by sharing expertise, fostering collaboration, and mentoring team members.
• Strategic Communication:
  Deliver clear, persuasive written and verbal communications, especially in the context of government relations and public policy interpretation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial or public sector roles, with a demonstrated record of excellence specific to government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, and advocacy.
• Advanced degree preferred in Law, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science or relevant field.
• Strong legal background with expertise in interpreting laws and regulations and assessing business impact.
• Proven success in corporate social responsibility and ESG, especially in supporting sales enablement and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience navigating complex legal and regulatory environments, and proven history of driving strategic outcomes for a large enterprise through compelling advocacy.
• Outstanding writing and communications skills, specific to the government, legal, and public policy domains.
• Demonstrated ability executing on key initiatives by influencing senior stakeholders.
• Must have experience managing complex and large-scale cross-functional projects.

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business Growth, Business Planning, Business Processes, Business Solutions, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Experience Strategy, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual