Sustainability Strategist Lead - Full-time

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking a full-time Sustainability Strategist Lead in Akron, OH. This role focuses on driving human and labor rights programs, developing strategies and policies, educating leaders, and managing risks. The strategist will analyze data and collaborate on solutions to sustainability challenges while contributing to governance and reporting. A bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience are required.
The Sustainability Strategist Lead drives Goodyear’s human and labor rights program by independently partnering with business leaders to assess risks and opportunities and develop strategies, policies, metrics, and action plans. The role builds human and labor rights expertise, educates leaders on customer requests, regulatory developments, and industry best practices, and develops reporting content to support transparency and meet stakeholder needs. It also contributes to enterprise risk management and governance through internal councils and working groups. Additionally, the strategist analyzes data, evaluates current state practices, and co-creates solutions to address complex sustainability challenges across the business.



What You ’ll Do



+ Strategy Development: Work independently with business leaders on assigned sustainability topics, with a primary focus on human and labor rights. Work with leaders to assess Goodyear's risks and opportunities, prioritize focus areas, develop strategies, policies, metrics, targets, and action plans to manage risks and opportunities. Identify any new/enhanced systems, tools, and processes needed to effectively manage these material sustainability topics and help secure/develop these items (as needed).

+ Awareness and Education: Research, build expertise, and educate business leaders on these assigned topics (ex. sustainability-related regulatory developments, risks and opportunities, stakeholder requests, voluntary and mandatory reporting requirements, hot topics, benchmarking, best practices, standards, and/or certifications).

+ Stakeholder Requests and Reporting: Develop reporting content for the sustainability topics being led, primarily human and labor rights. Provide input for these topics on the annual double-materiality assessment. Work to effectively close various stakeholder request and reporting gaps related to owned topics.

+ Risk Management, Compliance, and Ethics: Participate in internal councils/working groups to contribute to key initiatives, strategy development, governance, and/or action planning to advance enterprise risk management, compliance and ethics, employee engagement on these topics, etc.

+ Data Analysis and Problem-Solving: Work with business leaders on specific projects to assess the current state of assigned topics/sub-topics, analyze the data, and co-develop solutions for the various complex challenges that can be managed by the business on an ongoing basis.



What We’re Looking For



+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, International Relations, Law, Sustainability Studies, or a related field.

+ 7+ years of diverse business experience encompassing leadership, regulatory understanding, stakeholder engagement, cross‑cultural communication, policy development, risk analysis, strategy formation, and performance management.

+ Project management certification preferred.



What Will Set You Apart



+ Knowledge of international sustainability-related laws/regulations/standards and strong ethical grounding.

+ Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and planning - developing a long-term vision, aligning the program/projects with business objectives, creating roadmaps.

+ Program and project management skills - independently guiding programs and leading/supporting various sub-projects.



Additional Details



+ Relocation Available: No

+ Sponsorship Available:No

+ Travel Requirement: Limited travel may be required, including participation in conferences and occasional visits to manufacturing plants or other Goodyear locations.



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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com .



If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.



Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.



At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day.



People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.



Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear.



Working at Goodyear (http://jobs.goodyear.com/default/go/Corporate-&-Professional/3944800/)



A true member of the Goodyear hiring team will always interview candidates in-person or over the phone before extending any job offers. Candidates are never asked to download software, provide financial information or send payment as part of the employment process.



Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please call the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

When contacting us, please provide your name, telephone number, and email address, along with a description of your request for accommodation.



Click here for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) for related information.



Reasonable workplace accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable workplace accommodation will be responded to.



Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) for related information.



See Goodyear's EEO & Affirmative Action Policy Affirmation here (https://corporate.goodyear.com/content/dam/goodyear-corp/documents/policies/eeo-and-aa-affirmation/Goodyear-EEO-and-AA-Policy-Affirmation.pdf) .



Notice: Federal law requires Goodyear to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Goodyear will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. See posters below for details.



E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish) (https://E-Verify%20Participation%20Poster%20English%20and%20Spanish)



If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away.



Are you an agency Recruiter in the Americas or Asia Pacific? Goodyear’s Global Talent Acquisition team has partnered with Recruitifi for all salaried, non-executive level candidate submissions. To be a part of our agency community please apply here (http://recruitifi.com/app/public/agency-registration?solicited\_employer=8ed14977-19f5-49d9-997f-9392c2c544dc%27%3Ejoin%20our%20RecruitiFi%20community) .
The Sustainability Strategist Lead drives Goodyear’s human and labor rights program by independently partnering with business leaders to assess risks and opportunities and develop strategies, policies, metrics, and action plans. The role builds human and labor rights expertise, educates leaders on customer requests, regulatory developments, and industry best practices, and develops reporting content to support transparency and meet stakeholder needs. It also contributes to enterprise risk management and governance through internal councils and working groups. Additionally, the strategist analyzes data, evaluates current state practices, and co-creates solutions to address complex sustainability challenges across the business.



What You ’ll Do



+ Strategy Development: Work independently with business leaders on assigned sustainability topics, with a primary focus on human and labor rights. Work with leaders to assess Goodyear's risks and opportunities, prioritize focus areas, develop strategies, policies, metrics, targets, and action plans to manage risks and opportunities. Identify any new/enhanced systems, tools, and processes needed to effectively manage these material sustainability topics and help secure/develop these items (as needed).

+ Awareness and Education: Research, build expertise, and educate business leaders on these assigned topics (ex. sustainability-related regulatory developments, risks and opportunities, stakeholder requests, voluntary and mandatory reporting requirements, hot topics, benchmarking, best practices, standards, and/or certifications).

+ Stakeholder Requests and Reporting: Develop reporting content for the sustainability topics being led, primarily human and labor rights. Provide input for these topics on the annual double-materiality assessment. Work to effectively close various stakeholder request and reporting gaps related to owned topics.

+ Risk Management, Compliance, and Ethics: Participate in internal councils/working groups to contribute to key initiatives, strategy development, governance, and/or action planning to advance enterprise risk management, compliance and ethics, employee engagement on these topics, etc.

+ Data Analysis and Problem-Solving: Work with business leaders on specific projects to assess the current state of assigned topics/sub-topics, analyze the data, and co-develop solutions for the various complex challenges that can be managed by the business on an ongoing basis.



What We’re Looking For



+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, International Relations, Law, Sustainability Studies, or a related field.

+ 7+ years of diverse business experience encompassing leadership, regulatory understanding, stakeholder engagement, cross‑cultural communication, policy development, risk analysis, strategy formation, and performance management.

+ Project management certification preferred.



What Will Set You Apart



+ Knowledge of international sustainability-related laws/regulations/standards and strong ethical grounding.

+ Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and planning - developing a long-term vision, aligning the program/projects with business objectives, creating roadmaps.

+ Program and project management skills - independently guiding programs and leading/supporting various sub-projects.



Additional Details



+ Relocation Available: No

+ Sponsorship Available:No

+ Travel Requirement: Limited travel may be required, including participation in conferences and occasional visits to manufacturing plants or other Goodyear locations.



#LI-DA2



Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com .



If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.



Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.



At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day.



People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.



Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear.



Working at Goodyear (http://jobs.goodyear.com/default/go/Corporate-&-Professional/3944800/)



A true member of the Goodyear hiring team will always interview candidates in-person or over the phone before extending any job offers. Candidates are never asked to download software, provide financial information or send payment as part of the employment process.



Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please call the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

When contacting us, please provide your name, telephone number, and email address, along with a description of your request for accommodation.



Click here for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) for related information.



Reasonable workplace accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable workplace accommodation will be responded to.



Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) for related information.



See Goodyear's EEO & Affirmative Action Policy Affirmation here (https://corporate.goodyear.com/content/dam/goodyear-corp/documents/policies/eeo-and-aa-affirmation/Goodyear-EEO-and-AA-Policy-Affirmation.pdf) .



Notice: Federal law requires Goodyear to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Goodyear will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. See posters below for details.



E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish) (https://E-Verify%20Participation%20Poster%20English%20and%20Spanish)



If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away.



Are you an agency Recruiter in the Americas or Asia Pacific? Goodyear’s Global Talent Acquisition team has partnered with Recruitifi for all salaried, non-executive level candidate submissions. To be a part of our agency community please apply here (http://recruitifi.com/app/public/agency-registration?solicited\_employer=8ed14977-19f5-49d9-997f-9392c2c544dc%27%3Ejoin%20our%20RecruitiFi%20community) .