Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion & Talent Management Location: Santa Monica, CA, United States
Posted on: Aug 12, 2020
Profile:
Leaf Group is looking for a Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Talent Management to help us spearhead our DEI and talent efforts from our Santa Monica, CA office. Leaf Group is a house of digital brands, creating and cultivating digital-first companies in growing, high-passion lifestyle categories, including Fitness & Wellness, Home, Art & Design, and Publishing. Our media and marketplace brands are authentic and authoritative, reaching a large and growing passionate, creative audience. We work in a fun, collaborative environment that is diverse, adventurous, and open-minded. We look for proactive, accountable people focused on continuous learning and growth to push themselves and our businesses forward.
The Position:
The Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Talent Management will serve as a credible expert and adviser to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. This position will collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to advance our inclusion strategy and execute diversity initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Monitoring external diversity best practices and making recommendations for new initiatives.
Serving as a proactive critical advisor to CEO/EVP People on emerging internal/external issues.
Coaching and mentoring leaders and human resources on DEI issues and trends.
Overseeing Talent Acquisition with a focus on equitable practices.
Reporting and analyzing talent acquisition trends.
Evaluating People Policies and Practices for consistency with DEI strategy.
Supporting Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to advance a diverse and inclusive community.
Collaborating with HR Business Partners to embed DEI strategies into all programs.
Designing and implementing change initiatives that foster a culture of inclusion.
Developing a common taxonomy and approach to DEI.
Successful Attributes:
Analytical Horsepower – a fast learner and decisive leader with excellent problem-solving skills.
Sense of Urgency – collaborative yet relentless in achieving best-in-class results.
Natural Leader with Strong Executive Presence – positive management style and superior communication skills.
Proven Change Management Skills – ability to influence and drive initiatives across functions.
Business Acumen and Detail Oriented – able to contribute strategically to business goals.
Execution and Solutions-Oriented – able to marshal resources and convey a clear vision.
What you have:
A combination of 10 years of Human Resources/Talent Management and/or DEI experience, ideally in a fast-paced or hyper-growth company environment. An undergraduate degree is preferred, with advanced education a plus.
What We Have:
Leaf Group is among TalentDesk's 2019 Best Companies To Work For and has received various awards for diversity and innovation.
Leaf Group, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by law.
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