No Relocation Required
Summary:
Our Inclusion & Diversity team is looking for a top-notch Senior Business Partner with a consultative mindset and a passion for building a culture of inclusion to lead and our Diversity education, engagement, innovation programing This Diversity Sr Business Partner will help identify, develop, implement, and evaluate key learning and development initiatives across multiple business units using various learning platforms in support of Advance’s Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Strategy. The ideal candidate will report to the Sr Director of Culture and Engagement, and partners with HR, Organizational Development, and Training and development to build a world class custom and off the shelf learning and development solutions. This role manages the selection, design, and/or development of training programs to attract, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Content Development: Design multi-platform content to support targeted associate development efforts using best practices in adult learning theory and instructional design. Curates content for specific DE&I campaigns in partnership with Communications and DE&I team
- Facilitation: Deliver quality training programs through various platforms.
- Facilitates core development programs to educate People Leaders and team mates on how to recognize, accommodate and appreciate individual differences and how these can be bridged back to assist in meeting company business plans.
- Consulting: Partner with DEI Team, HR and business leaders to identify, develop, and implement solutions targeting associate development and overall talent management solutions (develop, retain, advance, attract)
- Act as an advocate to the organization on matters of diversity and inclusion; coordination and planning for the design and implementation of diversity and inclusion learning programs in alignment with the company-wide directive to ensure diversity, equality and respect for all team members
- Program and Project Management: Design, develop, implement and manage targeted learning programs and initiatives. Manage DE&I Platforms learning page and communications of all DE&I training offered.
- Determine the appropriateness of introducing new diversity training initiatives and consider the unique needs of the organization
- Evaluation: Assess overall impact and effectiveness of learning programs.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A./B. S.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent training, education and experience Recent experience in a diversity focused role.
- 3-5 years’ experience in all levels of project management/change management, from making strategic decisions to tactical implementation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to influence people of different backgrounds and styles. Experience crafting internal communication a plus.
- Experience developing end-to-end, scalable solutions for challenging problems
- Preferable experience diversity and inclusion consulting experience with demonstrated business results working with employee networks and diversity councils
- Ability to work across different functions and build relationships with stakeholders and champions
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus or experience leading Hispanic focused D&I initiatives.
- Experience designing data-driven programs
- Ability to clearly articulate and reinforce diversity and inclusion strategy and the company’s business case for diversity
- Forward-thinking, detailed-oriented, personable, excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong project management skills to handle complex projects simultaneously
- Ability to work well under pressure, with proven time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and organize complex information
- Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of multiple facets of diversity: cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, gender, educational, age, sexual orientation, linguistic, professional, and other differences that make us unique.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
Employee Type:
Full-Time Location:
Atlanta, GA Career Type:
Human Resources Date Posted:
1/26/2021