• Reporting to the SVP, HR (with access to the CEO and other members of the Management Committee), the Director, Diversity & Inclusion will hold a brand new and exciting role at FPT Software that will empower the leader to be a key strategic business partner to the organization in the areas of diversity and inclusion. In addition to driving the overall strategy and objectives of FPT Software’s D&I efforts, this role will partner with FPT Software’s current D&I council to execute and navigate our long- term D&I roadmap in alignment with the business and senior- level leadership. This role will be critical in partnering with our business units, HR business partners, and L&D to embed, refine and champion D&I projects, policies, and programs throughout the organization to ensure an inclusive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
• Advise / consult with HR to update diversity and inclusion policies and procedures, and/or embed D&I best practices within existing policies and procedures.
• Perform the employment relation activities with foreign employees.
• In partnership with the business units, senior leadership and HR, the leader shall be responsible to design, launch and execute programs aligned to our D&I council roadmap and business plans by identifying needs, securing resources, and prioritizing work. This includes, but not limited to: internal and external compliance; D&I literacy; education and awareness; D&I data and reporting; and in the overall employee, customer & supplier experience, etc.
• Act as/become a D&I subject matter leader and consultant to the business by contributing perspective and guidance on current D&I trends, insights, and data.
• In collaboration with L&D, Talent and Talent Acquisition, provide subject matter leadership and partnership in the development and implementation of D&I training and internal programs across sites to encourage diverse candidate pipelines, hiring and succession planning.
• Lead FPT Software’s overall D&I strategy through program, policy and project management focused on creating solutions with meaningful and tangible forward- thinking results.
• Collaborate, partner and influence change management within senior leadership, business units, cross- functional peers, and HR partners. Work with all levels of the organization (including, but not limited to, our mill sites) in order to embed D&I into the company culture at the appropriate pace, fostering a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace.
• Work with Talent to prepare applicable Affirmative Action and EEO required reports.
• Develop appropriate D&I metrics and plans for tracking strategic data to inspire action and drive outcomes.
Critical Competencies:
• Experience identifying issues and creating roadmaps to solutions
• Demonstrates commitment to driving business success through diverse talent, inclusive work environments, and engaging company cultures
• Proven track record of influencing, developing, and empowering employees across multiple locations
• Experience communicating with and building relationships with cross- functional partners and senior leadership teams
• Exceptional written and verbal internal/external communication
