Executive Job Offer #3285
VP, Chief Diversity Officer - USA, New York

Job Description:

The company is looking for a Chief Diversity Officer to serve as part of the Executive Team and partners with senior leaders to shape, advance, and lead the organization`s overarching DEI vision and strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

- Champion diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that influence policies, staffing, culture, products and services, content, marketing, and community engagement.

- Coach leaders and staff and provide technical assistance on best practices to help foster a company climate that respects and values diversity and inclusion by building engagement, continually developing an inclusive culture, and meeting the needs of varied abilities and learning approaches of employees.

- Partner closely with the Chief People Officer to ensure People & Culture priorities align with diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, including recruitment, career support and progression, policies, compensation, performance, leadership development, as well as employee engagement, retention, and belonging.

- Develop, implement, and support ongoing education and training programs aimed at strengthening inclusive behaviors and promoting equitable development opportunities for staff at all levels.

- Periodically conduct an assessment of the organization’s DEI infrastructure, noting challenges and barriers encountered and recommending appropriate solutions.

- Develop and monitor key DEI performance indicators; oversee the collection of data, analyze outcomes against established targets, and modify strategies as necessary to achieve desired results.

- Provide direct strategic guidance, insights, and counsel to the Board of Directors DEI Committee to facilitate the growth and development of individual directors and the advancement of the Board’s DEI objectives.

- Develop the DEI team by actively identifying relevant strengths and opportunities and providing or securing appropriate coaching, training, and development.

- Complete training and professional development requirements in a timely manner.

- Perform all duties in accordance with the company values, Compliance Program, and other policies and procedures.

- Perform other related duties and special projects as requested.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Advanced degree in human resources management, law, business, education, sociology, psychology, or related field and DEI Certification from an established college, university, or professional association.

- 10+ years of professional experience in DEI-related roles in a corporate, not for profit or consulting environment.

- Experience exercising primary or significant responsibility for developing and advancing enterprise diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy in a complex organization.

- Relevant experience executing diversity-related tactical work (e.g., human resources, organizational assessment; strategic planning; development, implementation, or management of diversity initiatives; diversity training or facilitation experience).

- Track record of building complex, cross functional programs/initiatives from the ground floor and aligning DEI strategy with overall strategic objectives through collaboration and getting buy in on goals and outcomes

Duration:

Permanent position - Full time

Start Date:

Q3 2024

Company Profile:

The company is a leading FMCG company.