Global Head Of Public Policy

TL;DR

Global Head of Public Policy: Shape and drive the company’s global policy and government affairs strategy with an accent on sustainability, global trade, supply chain regulation, AI, data privacy, and consumer protection. Focus on monitoring evolving regulatory landscapes and representing hirify.global with policymakers.

Location: Remote Brussels, Belgium

Company

hirify.global is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way.

What you will do

• Define and own hirify.global's global public policy strategy across sustainability, global trade, supply chain regulation, AI, data privacy and consumer protection.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments across key markets, providing proactive, business-focused guidance to senior leadership on risks and opportunities.
• Create proactive engagement strategies and cultivate relationships with elected officials, regulators, trade associations, and multilateral organizations.
• Lead direct engagement with policymakers on priority issues and facilitate input from teams across hirify.global.
• Manage the policy and government affairs budget, including external counsel and consulting engagements.
• Build cross functional support for input and engagement on policy matters from across the hirify.global team.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in EU and/or global public policy, government affairs, or regulatory strategy, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex policy issues into clear, actionable, business-focused recommendations for executives.
• Established experience with policymakers, regulators, and trade association leaders in the EU and internationally.
• Experience managing external firms and government affairs consultants.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities in a fast-paced, global organization.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (JD, MPP, MBA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Nice to have

• Prior government experience or experience in a regulatory agency.
• Background in hardware, consumer electronics, or enterprise collaboration technology.
• Familiarity with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct and similar industry standards.
• Prior experience with technology-oriented regulation and working directly with engineers and other technical experts.

Culture & Benefits

• Most jobs are open to work from home from most locations.
• Hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises.
• Authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design.
• Value diversity and celebrate all differences.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future.
• Supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing.