Top Diversity Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's diversity programs. Involved in recruiting, retaining, and training a talented, diverse workforce. Being a Top Diversity Executive studies, develops, and implements training programs to educate employees and offers support and knowledge. Stays abreast of changes in regulatory and market conditions that may affect the organization's diversity programs. Additionally, Top Diversity Executive makes any necessary changes or adjustments to ensure compliance and sensitivity to the needs of all employees. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Top Diversity Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Diversity Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
HR, Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
STATUS: Full Time 80 Hours
SHIFT: Days
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Summary:
The Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will partner with the CHRO and Director of Talent Management and Workforce Development to provide strategic, professional and managerial support for system diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including but not limited to helping to formulate strategies as well as offering mentorship and support and expertise. The Manager will review diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programming and determine industry best practices for achieving diversity and parity; data management and analysis; and client and community interface, programming; and administrative support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Works closely with the CHRO and Director of Talent Management and Workforce Development to help devise a strategic DE&I plan for Bayhealth in alignment with overall system goals.
2. Responsible for the implementation of Bayhealth’s programs and key initiatives, in partnership with the CHRO.
3. Partners with other Professional Staff leadership to develop and implement strategy and initiatives specifically geared increased equitable development, retention, and promotion of historically racially/ethnically underrepresented and LGBTQ employees in the Bayhealth system, with a focus on all employees, and proposes strategies accordingly.
4. Partners with the CHRO and other Professional Staff leadership to help recruit, retain and engage diverse staff, in alignment with the organization’s goals.
5. Builds trusted relationships with historically underrepresented and LGBTQ employees and act as “coach” to assist them in their development by providing career support and actionable feedback. Ensures diverse employees are receiving clear and actionable feedback throughout the employee lifecycle. In addition, the Manager must familiarize themselves with the surrounding communities to understand the diversity among those we serve. The intent is to utilize this information to enhance our patients’ experiences and make us a destination care provider.
6. Provides expertise and support to create mentoring programs which ensure the success of multiple initiatives, aimed to increase opportunities for diverse personnel at Bayhealth. Serves as a liaison and source of advisory support to the AHA initiatives and commitments.
7. Advises practice groups and partner with staff management on the development and evaluation of all diverse employees with a focus on identifying deviations in the their experiences.
8. Contributes to the development and implementation of DE&I curricula and programming, including recruiting-related programming, committee curricula, engaging outside consultants, if necessary, and affinity group events.
9. Builds and leverages relationships with Learning & Development (L&D), Human Resources, Recruiting, and other internal stakeholders, in order to further the diversity and inclusion strategies and efforts. Develops programming around Unconscious Bias to ensure awareness throughout the system.
10. Capably drafts communications, for varying audiences, related to DE&I topics, events, programs and issues, and as appropriate, help to formulate crisis response planning and ensuing communications.
11. Represents the team and health system by serving as a direct resource for internal and external constituents on DE&I matters, including creating and implementing training for education and development; playing an integral role in the staffing and development of diverse employees by serving as a member of and actively participating on the D, E & I Committee; serves as an active participant in recruitment discussions by proposing ideas and initiatives targeted to increase the recruiting of underrepresented candidates.
12. Represents Bayhealth at community stakeholder events and expand outreach efforts to increase partnerships, visibility, and success of DE&I initiatives. Leverages community contacts in support of DE&I strategy. Provides information to requested parties to support completion of the quarterly and annual client diversity questionnaires.
13. Stores and accesses internal and external data required to conduct frequent statistical analysis on Bayhealth’s diversity metrics. Researches and assesses best practice materials, articles, and benchmarking tools generated and relied upon by Bayhealth Leadership. Monitors current diversity trends, articles, reports, and benchmarks used in the healthcarel industry, and comparable professions.
14. All other duties and special projects as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL:
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 4 years of relevant experience in a healthcare organization; with a significant level of responsibility and expertise in equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL:
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