Head of Ethics

Requisition ID: 39981

Job Location(s): Nordborg, DK Hamburg, DE

Job Description
Are you passionate about ethics, human rights, and driving meaningful change in a global organization? Danfoss is looking for a Head of Ethics & Human Rights to lead our commitment to ethical practices and human rights across the company.

In this critical role, you will shape and further develop our ethics and human rights programs, ensuring we not only meet but exceed international standards and stakeholders’ expectations. If you have an understanding of global ethics and human rights frameworks and are familiar with best practices in these areas, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities
As the Head of Ethics & Human Rights, you will lead and own the content of the Danfoss Ethics Handbook and Human Rights program. You will drive continuous improvement of the ethics & human rights agenda within Danfoss, ensuring alignment with the company's values and strategic objectives.

You will also have an important role in representing Danfoss in external human rights organizations and handle internal complaints related to ethics and human rights.

Furthermore:

• Ensure compliance with human rights-related legislation and exceed customer expectations to create business opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and oversee Human Rights Due Diligence processes and monitor their effectiveness.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders across HR, Communications, Procurement, and other departments to integrate ethics and human rights into our global operations.
• Regularly issue compliance statements, such as the Modern Slavery Act statement, and contribute to annual reports.
• Conduct training for employees and leaders regarding ethics & human rights and serve as a sparring partner on ethics issues.

Background & Skills
As a person, you have a high degree of empathy, integrity, and the ability to manage diverse perspectives effectively. You are self-driven, structured, and persistent, with a good sense of humor.

You have a strategic mindset with high-level analytical skills, critical thinking, and solid judgment. You are able to work in a matrix organization and experience leading without direct authority. You have great communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ethics and human rights issues into business language.

Furthermore:

• Master's degree in international law, international politics, or a related field.
• Several years of cross-organizational management experience, preferably within a large corporation.
• Experience in corporate compliance, governance, sustainability, and knowledge of international human rights frameworks (e.g., UN Global Compact, Modern Slavery Acts).

Join us at Danfoss, where your work will make a global impact on how we conduct business and uphold human rights.

Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.