The role
The Regional DEIB Specialist will help implement programs that strengthen ERM’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) globally. This role is highly cross-functional and will help to continue to embed DEIB across ERM. You will be part of the Global DEIB team and partner across the function to align, resource share, and educate on best practices around DEIB. We want someone with experience developing implementing solutions to complex inclusion challenges within the framework of relevant legislation, ERM policies and our global DEIB strategy. This is a key role within the business to ensure that we not only meet our diversity and inclusion duties, aims and objectives, but also that these support and enable greater client relationships. We are looking for someone who thrives being hands-on, can drive with data, and likes to have fun while doing it!
What You’ll Do:
- Develop deep understanding of the business, key projects, the market influencers, and competition.
- Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and work in collaboration to achieve goals.
- Research, recommend, implement and drive creative, bespoke strategies to foster and reinforce ERMs regional DEIB strategy with the regional stakeholders and Global Head of DEIB including associated budgets.
- Analyse diversity analytics and generate diversity reporting for regional stakeholders to highlight trends and demonstrate impact of DEIB programs and initiatives.
- Provide support and coordination of regional Employee Resource Groups activities and Global ERG oversight as assigned, serving as a trusted advisor and coach for the ERG leaders (incl. co-chairs and executive sponsors) and members. Manages ERG budgets and facilitate annual planning process.
- Actively engage with Partners and employees creating effective feedback loops around our DEIB efforts and adjust programs.
- Maintains knowledge of DEI-related issues, current events, legislation, and best practices
- Acts as consultant to the business for internal and external DEI messaging (eg Internal Communications, Marketing, People & Culture, etc.)
- Serve as a thought-partner and advisor to Partners and employees, while still offering independent unbiased counsel
- Collaborate with peers across regions as a member of ERM’s global DEIB team.
About you
You are passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and have knowledge of DEIB strategies and programs. You have demonstrated ability to align and motivate key stakeholders and you interact with multidisciplinary teams to achieve overarching objectives.
You also -
- Influence others without direct authority to achieve solutions to meet organization’s objectives, and are proactive in providing solutions, resolving issues, and overcoming hurdles to results.
- Communicate effectively.
- Have cultural competency, including within/across large organizations and with leadership teams.
- Are collaborative and familiar with consensus building.
- Can manage change and sensitive topics whist offering viable solutions for problem solving.
- Have strong skills in planning, implementing, improving, and evaluating programs, policies, and procedures; evaluating research to identify potential solutions, resolve problems, or provide information.
- Can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
What you’ll bring:
- 3-5+ years of experience focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Analytical approach, with ability to draw actionable insights from data.
- Passion about promoting DEI.
- Ability to balance multiple business priorities.
- Experience operating in a global environment with appreciation of cultural differences, and ability to build consensus across geographies and business units.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (research, writing, editing, presentation, speaking) with the ability to quickly build credibility and influence.
- Self-motivated and successful in operating independently with limited oversight.
Who We Are:
As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.
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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.
Thank you for your interest in ERM.
