REF17012B

Location: Remote USA

ABOUT THIS JOB

The Senior Manager- DEI Talent Development is responsible for driving D&I integration through existing human resources processes including talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, succession planning, and diverse talent programs. The Senior Manager will report to the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on the global diversity, talent, and culture team.

In this role, you will:

· Support the development and execution of a strategy for embedding DE&I into the employee's lifecycle

· Support an inclusive culture that contributes to the attraction, engagement, and retention of associates globally

· Establish measurement and reporting systems to quantify impact which informs the implementation of best-in-class D&I practices and accountability measures

This position requires strong planning, facilitation, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment; facilitate the growth and development of associates; lead large-scale planning and delivery; and effectively manage messaging to business leaders, human resources colleagues, and various other levels of stakeholders. The Senior Manager will act to manage cross-team dependencies, and influence stakeholders and associates on other teams to ensure the successful delivery of results in alignment with our company’s strategic priorities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· End-to-end development and management of a mid-level leadership development program for diverse associates to support the organization's representation and retention goals in the US, and ultimately globally

· Oversee, expand and measure the ROI of external partnerships with diverse talent organizations that support talent development and recruitment goals

· Work with the Talent Acquisition team to develop best-in-class processes for diverse talent attraction and hiring across career levels

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support the deployment of NielsenIQ’s global employee resource group initiatives and affinity month celebrations

. Contribute to the development and deployment of a global DEI training and education framework 

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

· 6+ years of successful work experience with a minimum of 2 years leading a talent development program

· Experience with end -to -end development of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

· Demonstrates skill and maturity to identify and interact with stakeholders, assess their needs, provide metrics and status reports as needed, and manage stakeholders’ expectations

· Ability to present an acceptable level of detail to any function or stakeholder, as needed, with both a strategic and tactical focus

· Outstanding organizational/time management, presentation, written and oral communication skills

· Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to directly and/or indirectly influence others

· Ability to lead others through processes and shared responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment

· Forward thinking and ability to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to challenge the status quo

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

You are committed to creating a diverse workforce and are comfortable reinforcing diversity, equity, and inclusion as foundational elements of all programs you create and manage. You are an innovative, self-starter who isn’t afraid to take risks. You are comfortable with managing multiple internal and external stakeholders at various levels. You can successfully prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. You are passionate about developing talent for successful contribution to the future NielsenIQ’s workforce.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.