Director, Program Management Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Company: GXO Logistics
Location: High Point
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. You've built an impressive career, and now you're looking for the next logical step. As the Director of Program Management, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that GXO's AmAPAC (Americas and APAC) Division's hiring practices and employee-related policies are fair, inclusive, and promote diversity, benefiting all employees and the organization as a whole, ensuring a bright future for yourself and GXO. Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive program. What you'll do on a typical day:

• Lead as an advocate of the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) organization representing the services, support and resources available to the business and help manage AmAPAC Division's reputation.
• Under the guidance of the head of the DIB Center of Excellence (COE), collaborate with leaders to integrate DIB principles into all aspects of AmAPAC's operations, policies, and practices.
• Advocate for equitable policies to ensure they align with diversity goals and promote a sense of belonging.
• Engage and manage vendors to design and deliver best in class DIB educational materials and experiences.
• Design, develop and communicate an innovative DIB education strategy to build inclusive leaders, key talent, and employees, enhancing their ability to deliver expected business outcomes.
• Analyze metrics, research, identify trends, and gaps to assess the effectiveness of the DIB organization, recommend improvements, and develop new initiatives.
• Partner with other COEs to proactively contribute to the creation, development and roll-out of global programming to meet current and future state DIB functional needs.
• Enhance the employee experience by fostering an inclusive environment by promoting diversity awareness, cultural competence, and equity.
• Build deep understanding of how processes and systems currently work within the operation, and drive changes needed to embed inclusion into the day-to-day practices related to attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse workforce.
• Shape, identify, capture, and manage strategic opportunities that support the DIB organizations' strategies.
• Partner with AmAPAC's Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development organizations to develop recruiting and educational strategies focused on Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action.
• Partner with the HR leadership team to model and foster an environment where every employee is engaged and inspired to contribute their best. What you need to succeed at GXO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in higher education, sociology, social work, psychology or another related field
  • 7 years of program/project management experience
  • Knowledge and experience in leading Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and provide leadership in organizational change through influence, collaboration, and partnership
  • Ability to perform in a constantly evolving and ambiguous environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience presenting clean, organized, and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
  • Possess strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skillsIt'd be great if you also have:
    • Solid financial acumen
    • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills with the capacity to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees
    • Strong project or program management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyWe engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.#LI-JM4#LI-JM4 GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
      GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
      
      

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