Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture Executive Director

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Job Summary:
Leads the overall diversity and inclusion function, overseeing the strategic planning, development, implementation and administration of company initiatives for recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that fosters a fair and inclusive culture. Responsible for establishing long-range strategies and practices for the organization to meet specific business objectives related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture initiatives. Works with leadership to develop a diverse culture through mentoring programs, training and communication. Ensures business processes comply with regulatory and legal requirements globally to maximize opportunities and minimize risk to the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Subject Matter Expert: Leverages expertise to advise HR and the business, offering insights, trends and recommendations. Serve as a strategic consultant to the organization--representing, the diversity, equity, and inclusion perspective of the community and workforce. Remain current on diversity programs and trends. Regularly review and analyze best practices and benchmarking of diversity. Serve as an expert and a resource for the organization, educating others on the team and across the organization; coach and mentor human resources leadership on diversity and workplace culture issues and developments. Collaborator: Partners internally and externally to build and accelerate capabilities in areas most aligned with our strategy as part of ONE HR team. Responsible for developing and implementing the diversity, equity, inclusion and culture strategic plans in collaboration with the organization's leaders. Partner with Talent Acquisition leaders and team members to develop recruitment, selection, and retention strategies that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Collaborates with the business and Human Resources Leaders to assess the climate and develop action plans to address DEI and culture concerns. Represents Cummins in the business community on diversity issues; maintains strong relationships with external diversity communities. Creates connections and partnerships between external entities and the organization's resources. Standard Setter: Sets standards and infrastructure for the enterprise (policies, processes, systems, tools) and evaluates the effectiveness. Directs the development of diversity training programs, educational tools, and resources that increase cultural competencies. Responsible for monitoring organizational culture and advancing strategies, demonstrating commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment. Establishes and manages the annual operating plan for the corporate diversity organization and plans for long-term investments. Innovator: Generates ideas and turns them into new, creative solutions that provide unique value for our customers. Champions an inclusive work environment in the broadest sense; demonstrates inclusive behaviors through actions and communications. Translates industry trends into strategies and initiatives that meet business needs. Builder: Researches, designs, and develops leading practice HR programs and solutions that enhance our culture. Establish and maintain relationships with peers and partners in key organizations (e.g., professional associations, educational groups, and professional development efforts.) Establish strategies to support the global network of Employee Resource Groups and the Global Inclusion Leadership Council. Curator: Curates HR solutions, driving and supporting implementations and improvements. Designs and implements strategies and initiatives to improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and commitment, including surveys and focus groups on gathering employee feedback, organizing events and activities promoting team-building and collaboration, and developing programs recognizing and rewarding employee contributions.
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