VP Diversity and Inclusion

Summary

The VP of Diversity and Inclusion will develop and implement the organization’s diversity initiatives and strategy to attract, hire, maintain and grow a diverse workplace.

• Oversee the diversity and inclusion goals and objectives of the organization and create processes and programs through which the organization will meet these goals.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and senior leadership to develop and implement targeted strategies to attract, retain, develop and promote diverse employees in the organization.
• Partner with Organizational Development to develop and implement required and inclusive training, as well as development and mentoring programs.
• Create and lead a Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which oversees the execution of the organization’s D&I processes and programs.
• Work with senior leadership to identify and address diversity gaps, including current or projected talent needs.
• Develop, advance, and maintain relationships with diverse colleges and universities, professional organizations and the communities in which we operate to identify and attract diverse talent.
• Develop and implement inclusion initiatives, such as multicultural events.
• Identify and address areas of improvement in multicultural or minority support and development within the organization.
• Provide guidance to leaders and teams to ensure that consistent and inclusive approaches are followed.

Bachelor's Degree

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the D&I landscape
• Experience assessing needs and developing solutions to address needs
• Experience in building, managing, and scaling high profile programs that involve significant change management and organizational buy‑in
• Experience in developing and maintaining internal and external professional relationships
• Experience in organizational change, recruitment, retention, training, or facilitation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• A Bachelor's in human resources management or a related field preferred

• Strong facilitation skills with a proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations around sensitive topics.
• Experience motivating, coaching, and empowering leadership to meet organizational goals
• Long term strategizing capabilities
• Strong supervisory skills for an internal team
• Exceptional internal and external customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  
  Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Conflict resolution experience

As Needed

IEA, and our family of companies, is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… We consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected status. We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.