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Chief Diversity Officer

The Chief Diversity Officer is the executive-level diversity and inclusion strategist of an organization. They are responsible for optimizing organizational culture, aligning diversity and inclusion goals with business goals, and responding to external changes or policies that affect the organization’s culture and employees
HR Role family: Solution architect
Salary range: $117,000 - 143,000Gross salary range estimation based on US salary benchmark data collected in 2022
Work experience: 12+ yearsAverage minimum year of (relevant) work experience required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Fosters a diverse and welcoming workplace at all levels of the organization through the development of company-wide diversity and inclusion programs
Constantly improves the company’s talent pipelines and recruitment practices to increase candidate diversity
Utilizes data analytics to highlight the positive impact of diversity and inclusion programs to the executive team
Develop, monitor, and analyze metrics to track the effectiveness of DEI initiatives and report progress to senior leadership and the board of directors.

Skills & Competencies

Analytics Translation
Builds Trust
Business Advisory/Partnering/Generalist
Co-creates Strategy
DEIB, Employee Experience and Culture
Develops and Coaches
Drives Culture & Wellbeing
Employee Health
Employee Relations and Labour
Engages People
Inspire and Motivates
L&D/Leadership Development
Leads with empathy
Manages Conflict
Organizational Development and Design
Set direction
Talent Acquisition
Talent and Performance Management

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Certificate Program

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Intermediate | 32 hours

Transform your organization into a diverse and inclusive place to work.

Certificate Program

Organizational Development

Intermediate | 31 hours

Gain the skills and expertise to help your organization thrive, now and in the future.

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Job Description Template: Chief Diversity Officer

The Chief Diversity Officer is responsible for building and promoting a culture of inclusivity by developing, implementing and managing diversity, equity and inclusion strategies across the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies across the organization.
  • Develop, monitor, and analyze metrics to track the effectiveness of DEI initiatives and report progress to senior leadership and the board of directors.
  • Collaborate with HR and other departments to develop training programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Provide guidance and counsel to executive leadership and managers to ensure that DEI is integrated into all aspects of the organization.
  • Work with external organizations to develop and promote diversity initiatives.
  • Lead and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion committees or task forces.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with external organizations and community groups that support diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to the DEI team.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion or a related field.
  • Experience developing and implementing successful diversity and inclusion strategies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization.
  • Strong project management skills.v
  • Understanding of laws and regulations related to DEI.

  • Change management skills: The Head of DEI should be able to manage change effectively and ensure that DEI initiatives are embedded into the organization's culture and processes.

    • Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks

    • Develop and implement comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies across the organization.
    • Develop, monitor, and analyze metrics to track the effectiveness of DEI initiatives and report progress to senior leadership and the board of directors.
    • Collaborate with HR and other departments to develop training programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
    • Provide guidance and counsel to executive leadership and managers to ensure that DEI is integrated into all aspects of the organization.
    • Work with external organizations to develop and promote diversity initiatives.
    • Lead and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion committees or task forces.
    • Develop and maintain partnerships with external organizations and community groups that support diversity, equity and inclusion.
    • Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to the DEI team.

    KPIs for this role

    • Diversity Metrics: Monitoring and reporting on diversity metrics such as the representation of underrepresented groups in the workforce, promotions, and turnover rates.
    • Diversity Training: Developing and implementing diversity training programs for employees and managers to ensure a more inclusive workplace.
    • Recruitment and Retention: Developing strategies to attract and retain a diverse workforce, and monitoring the success of these strategies.
    • Supplier Diversity: Developing and implementing programs to increase the number of diverse suppliers and vendors working with the organization.
    • Employee Engagement: Measuring employee satisfaction and engagement with diversity and inclusion initiatives and identifying areas for improvement.
    • Legal Compliance: Ensuring compliance with diversity-related laws and regulations, including affirmative action plans and equal employment opportunity requirements.
    • Leadership Development: Developing and supporting diverse leaders within the organization to help drive diversity and inclusion initiatives.
    • Community Outreach: Building relationships with diverse communities and organizations to increase the organization's diversity and inclusion efforts.
    • Employee Resource Groups: Overseeing employee resource groups and ensuring they are aligned with the organization's diversity and inclusion goals.
    • Progress Reporting: Regularly reporting progress on diversity and inclusion initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders within the organization