Community Engagement Specialist

Swiss Re is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist in Bengaluru, India, responsible for developing engagement strategies and initiatives. Key duties include managing community programs, internal recognition initiatives, and employee portals, while fostering relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have 10-12 years of experience and knowledge in community engagement practices. The role emphasizes collaboration, organization, and project management skills within a diverse team aimed at strategic initiatives.
About The Role

As the community engagement lead you are responsible for engagement strategy and initiatives for Swiss Re Bangalore. You are also expected to support strategic priorities and industry & academia outreach programs and connect.

Key Responsibilities Include

Ideate, drive and implement community programs in the location, leadership connect sessions and other engagement initiatives

Manage internal recognition programs and develop relationships with various community stakeholders (local management team, function leads)

Manage employee internal portals (SharePoint, Yammer)

To work with task force on (post pandemic) re-onboarding plan and initiatives to implement "new normal" work model

Driving Swiss Re Bangalore's thought leadership challenge "Reimagine" with academia

Supporting Swiss Re's University engagements, engagement of Swiss Re Bangalore Graduates and planning and execution of Swiss Re's Industry network/connect events

Engage and maintain strong relationship with internal communities of practice and employee resource groups (CSR, I&D, …)

Support the Strategic initiatives team in projects across strategic priorities, innovation programs, leadership connect events etc.

About You

Total work experience of 10-12+ years, with at least 5-7+ years of relevant experience

PG degree in journalism, public relations, social work or similar field preferred

Knowledge and understanding of community engagement practices, tools and techniques in social media. (e.g., Yammer, SharePoint)

High energy with proven organization and project management skills and being able to work independently.

Ability to collaborate across cultures, organizations & hierarchies

Self-motivated, enthusiastic teammate with a strong can-do mentality

Detail orientated with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and timelines.

About The Team – Strategic Initiatives

We enable the location to be future ready with capabilities and journey towards becoming centre of excellence to Swiss Re group

The team comprises of experts in diverse capabilities to be able to successfully drive multi-dimensional strategic initiatives for the location

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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