The Corporate Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (“DEI”) and Business Resource Network (BRN) Lead reports to the Director, Corporate DEI. This position operates within limited oversight and oversees initiatives to foster knowledge and adoption of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics and best practices, and ensures the organization employs strategies to attract, develop and retain members of underrepresented groups. This role collaborates in and supports the development of organizational talent acquisition, talent management, employee engagement, belonging and learning and development strategies. This position is responsible for implementing strategic goals established by DEI leadership. This position collaboratively develops and drives BRN strategies and ensures timely execution of objectives while continuously monitoring the progress towards reaching milestones.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will be responsible for and collaborate with our six BRNs.
Partner with Director, Corporate DEI to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress towards divisional DEI and BRN goals.
Collaborate with Director, Corporate DEI to identify key internal and external Corporate DEI activations, plan and execute as appropriate.
Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies, courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.
Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our purpose and values.
Assists in providing practical and actionable tools for increasing workplace DEI; partners with all departments of the organization and collaborates with HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, etc. to help achieve organizational objectives
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree - Human resources, business administration, communications, marketing, event management, public relations preferred
3+ years relatable experience working with DEI, HR or BRN initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and implement tactical plans.
Attention to detail and management of deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple projects/events/relationships simultaneously.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Notes, Teams, Zoom, etc.
Possesses strong integrity, honesty, and resilience
Ability to interact well and build professional relationships with a collaborative approach to working with all levels and divisions
Broad project management knowledge; Creates, develops and manages scope and project plan; evaluates and reports project/program progress in terms of quality and performance metrics appropriate to the program/project; manages and effectively delegates to project team members
Ability to travel as needed to cover region, Thrivent, and industry functions
Preferred:
Advanced degree preferred
Certification in diversity, equity, and inclusion preferred
Pay Transparency
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