Government Relations

About This Role

This role supports Honeywell's engagement with China's central government, trade associations, and industry stakeholders. The position involves advancing policy priorities, monitoring regulatory developments, and building relationships with government officials and key stakeholders. You will contribute to the company's ability to navigate regulatory environments and advocate for policies that enable innovation and growth in China, working on a hybrid schedule out of the Beijing office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director of Government Relations in China in developing and executing strategies related to central government engagement and thought leadership initiatives
• Build and maintain relations with government officials, trade associations, foreign embassies in China, and industry stakeholders to promote Honeywell Automation
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the company
• Assist in crisis response efforts and help mitigate regulatory and operational risks arising from policy and regulatory changes
• Organize and coordinate major government-organized events and expo (e.g., China International Import Expo and Davos), including arranging and supporting senior leadership participation in government meetings and side events
• Communicate updates on legislative and regulatory issues internally, providing insights, analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in International Relations, Economics, Law, or related areas
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in government relations or public affairs
• Strong understanding of government practices, public policy issues, and regulatory frameworks
• Solid experience engaging with key central ministries
• Demonstrated capability in policy research and analysis
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage tight timelines, and operate independently

Nice to have:

• Government affairs experience with multinational companies or reputable industry associations
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong sense of professionalism and accountability
• Proactive mindset with the ability to align effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Willingness to learn about new technologies and business areas to support company growth

About the Company

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, the company provides actionable solutions and innovation through its Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments, powered by its Honeywell Forge software.