Director, Diversity & Inclusion; Crunchyroll

Director, Diversity and Inclusion

The Director, Diversity and Inclusion is a significant contributor to key functions within the People Experience (PX) department s role will help drive Crunchyroll’s overall global inclusion strategy through enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives as well as leading and evolving the Employee Resource Group (ERG) Program. Under the direction of Director, D&I Corporate Programming, this role will also develop and deliver global D&I messaging and communications as well as strategically engage stakeholders to influence and advise on relevant issues.

• Will be responsible for direct oversight and implementation for Crunchyroll’s global D&I strategy
• Manages all interactions with Crunchyroll’s Employee Resource Groups (ERG) - including providing guidance and development to the individual groups, oversees application with launching new groups in key regional offices and providing strategic updates to senior level management.
• Builds relationships with external organizations and communities to support D&I initiatives
• Oversees D&I partnership, sponsorship and event opportunities at Crunchyroll and externally
• Partners with L&D to identify opportunities to integrate inclusion, and cultural competence into new and existing learning sessions at all organizational levels.
• Ensures that programs are scalable, sustainable, and tailored to the needs of the organization.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of D&I programs and initiatives, providing regular reports to leadership on progress.
• Uses data to identify gaps and opportunities and adjust strategies to drive continuous improvement.
• Partners with Corporate Communications and PX Strategy Team to create and market Crunchyroll’s diversity brand to internal and external audiences.
• Assists with drafting and delivering internal communications relating to D&I initiatives.
• Partners with PX and other business units to develop initiatives focusing on identifying and attracting internal talent to increase participation and engagement in strategic D&I initiatives/activities.
• Collaborate with other departments as necessary in matters pertaining to but not limited to, supplier diversity, employee relations, corporate communications, learning and development, talent acquisition.

• 8+ years of working experience in either D&I or in a relevant business field.
• Demonstrated history of effectively creating and managing programs
• At least 1-2 years exposure to international business
• Knowledge of research methodology including design, implementation and analysis. Able to report findings and develop recommendations.
• Strong quantitative skills. Able to design and conduct research and analysis regarding diversity and inclusion topics
• Familiarity working with domestic and international employee groups
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team
• Strategic partner with proven track record of establishing strong, effective partnerships with staffing managers, executives, and operating units
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent project management skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast–paced environment with changing priorities
• Ability to proactively share a point of view, appropriately challenge assumptions, consider and adapt to alternative perspectives, and take initiative to drive matters to closure
• Strong creative problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and intuitive sense of business acumen
• Ability to travel both nationally and internationally

BA/BS in Human Resources or a directly relevant field. Master’s level education is preferred