Government Affairs Specialist

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

At PHINIA, we provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

Our Culture 

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

Career Opportunities 

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Responsibilities:

I. Execution Level: Government Subsidy Application

1.  Government Resource Coordination: Reasonably allocate resources for subsidy application, subsidy implementation, government-related activities, etc.; establish a budget tracking mechanism; coordinate internal and external resources (such as consulting firms, industry associations, etc.).

II. Cross-Departmental Collaboration

2.   Act as the core hub of the government affairs department, linking with the group's marketing, sales, product, finance, legal and other departments to ensure in-depth collaboration between government subsidy application and business links such as marketing activities, product launches, and promotions.

III. Brand Reputation and Social Responsibility: Enhancing Brand Soft Power

1.  Government Reputation Management: Establish a government reputation monitoring and response mechanism; amplify and disseminate positive evaluations from government authorities; follow up and resolve negative feedback in a timely manner; improve government satisfaction through high-quality services and interactions.

2.  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) System Implementation: Combine brand positioning and industry characteristics to implement CSR strategic plans, covering areas such as charitable donations, environmental protection initiatives, and industry empowerment; plan and promote CSR projects (such as public welfare education assistance, green office, industry public welfare forums, etc.) to enhance the company's social image and credibility.

3.  Industry and Social Resource Linkage: Represent the company to participate in public occasions such as industry summits, forums, and public welfare activities; assist management in expressing professional viewpoints to enhance the brand's industry influence and social visibility; establish good cooperative relationships with government departments, industry associations, public welfare organizations, etc., to create a positive external environment for the brand's development.

Job Requirements:

- Bachelors degree or above

- Excellent Official Communication and Social Skills

1.  Ability to respond quickly and formulate reasonable solutions in the face of government-enterprise crises or public opinion incidents; possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in writing professional documents such as reports, and assist in negotiations and briefings during government docking.

2.  Skilled in establishing and maintaining long-term and stable government-enterprise cooperative relationships with local government departments (Development and Reform Commission, Industry and Information Technology Bureau, Commerce Bureau, etc.), local management committees, industry associations, etc.

- Good Personal Image

- Possess a good overall perspective, political sensitivity, and a sense of social responsibility.

- Strong sense of responsibility and team spirit; work rigorously, meticulously, proactively, and efficiently.

- Familiar with the operation of government departments (Priority will be given to candidates with experience in government communication and subsidy application in Pudong New Area, Shanghai and Fushan District, Yantai, Shandong).

- At least 5 years of work experience in government subsidy application or related fields, with a proven track record of successfully securing high-value subsidy projects.

- Priority will be given to candidates with experience in participating in social welfare projects or serving as deputies to the People's Congress.

- Ability to adapt to frequent business trips and official receptions.

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. 

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers 

• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively 

• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional 

• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse 

• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right 

• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!  

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.