Diversity Initiatives Manager
Full-time
8 months ago
Employment Information
Summary of Position
Work with the AVP to ensure successful implementation of the enterprise-wide DEI strategy. Lead and manage DEI initiatives and action plans to drive accountability and change across the organization. Serve as the subject matter expert for Human Resources Business Partners and other internal departments.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Enterprise Strategy
- Support the AVP of DEI on implementation on DEI strategies designed to advance the EmblemHealth family of companies.
- Manage the consultation process with the HRBPs team across the business by collaborating and developing action plans for the specific to business functions.
- Build, maintain, and enhance interdepartmental relationships to help determine the needs of departments.
- Monitor and consult on diversity data with business partners and business leaders.
- Drive initiatives that activate our DEI pillars, including the design, development, and implementation.
- Continuously gather and analyze feedback – (30/60/90 day and beyond) to monitor progress towards defined success metrics and consistency across departments.
- Manage in partnership with the AVP relationship with Talent Acquisition pipeline initiatives.
- Assist in project management; provide technical and other needed support to AVP as needed.
DEI Pipeline Programs
- Support engagement and development programs for the organization such as a Sponsorship Program and Speaker Series.
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to create and drive employee engagement programs/initiatives.
- Harness existing best practices within the enterprise and externally to drive a cultural shift.
- Identify and utilize tools designed to improve engagement metrics; analyze data to determine which engagement techniques are succeeding and which ones need to be revamped.
- Utilize feedback on existing programs, policies, processes, and procedures to identify potential “pain points” and opportunities.
- Provide recommendations on how to build employee morale and improve engagement and retention.
- Proactively mitigate any issues, staying abreast of emerging trends within the organization.
- Identify and analyze employee concerns, issues, and potential/actual bottlenecks that impede successful outcomes.
Education and Awareness
- Partner with AVP and Talent Management on ongoing cultural audits.
- Collaborate with L&D to build leadership and management capability and understanding of DEI.
- Partner with AVP and L&D to build leadership and management capability and understanding of DEI.
- Connect with Strategic Communications side of the team on management level communication solutions and needs.
- Collaborate with DEI team members on ERG events and determine business integration and topics.
External Partnerships
- Manage the development and execution of DEI community programs which support L&D and Talent Acquisition goals.
- Manage DEI partnerships such as 100 Black Men, Diversity Best Practices, etc.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed DEI into our supplier and community initiatives.
- Support Inclusion Council special projects and work.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Marketing to ensure positioning as a thought leader in the space.
- Co-lead Awards and Recognition plans such as Working Mother, etc.
- Partners with other stakeholder groups as needed.
Communications and Visibility
- Provide support for special communications, internal events, and operational initiatives that are critical to senior leadership as necessary.
- Attend DEI and community events as needed.
- Present on DEI topics, internal updates and at Council meetings as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Communication, Marketing, or related field
- 5 – 8+ years of relevant, professional work experience (Required)
- 4+ years of experience in work focused on internal and external DEI and culture work (Required)
- Health care experience or a passion for learning about the industry (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and serve as a champion of cultural competency (Required)
- Strong facilitation, presentation, written/verbal communication skills, and experience working with cross-functional teams (Required)
- Ability to problem solve and work autonomously (Required)
- Experience working in a matrix organization (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and remain agile in a high performing atmosphere (Required)
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities with competing deadlines (Required)
- Ability to forge new partnerships that bridge people and organizations (Required)
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to see the big picture as well as the small details (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound business acumen and strategic judgement (Required)
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) (Required)
- Familiarity with social media platforms, video conferencing services, and project management software (Required)
- Strong team player, innovator, self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset (Required)
Additional Information
- Job Type: Standard
- Schedule: Full-time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Requisition ID: 1000001651
- Hiring Range: $72,000-$138,000
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