Position:Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Learning & DevelopmentPartner
Job Description:
Forward Air is seeking an experienced Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Learning & DevelopmentPartnertoorganizeand present trainingto fostergrowth and improvement. The qualified candidate willdevelop and implement a diversity and inclusion plan. Previous experienceof learning & development withinthe transportation industry is a plus. This position reports directly to the Director,People Engagement.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Develop and implement a diversity and inclusion plan that emphasizes alignment with key organization goals
Foster diversity of leadership in partnership with the Leaders of Recruitment, Community Relations, and Public Relations to develop a recruitment network to identify talent pools from among the community
Oversee the integration of business and vendor initiatives throughout the organization, including expanding supplier diversity and strengthening community business relationships
Represent the organization within the external community to advance inclusion and diversity initiatives
Review applicable policies, procedures and practices and make recommendations for change that support a diverse and inclusive workplace
In collaboration with the Director, Employee Engagement, sponsor the development of early career high-potential diverse talent and oversee the curriculum supporting inclusion and diversity education.
Stay abreast of changes in regulatory and market conditions that may affect the organizations inclusion programs and implement changes and/or adjustments to ensure compliance
Represent the organization within the external community to advance inclusion and diversity initiatives
Serve as an advisor/consultant to management on strategies, opportunities and initiatives that will advance inclusion, engagement and innovation that comes from the strength of employee differences
Identify metrics to evaluate progress toward the goal of creating a more diverse and inclusive work environment
Work with internal communication to develop and enforce organization communication strategies related to inclusion and diversity initiatives
Benchmark practices and maintain awareness of best practices, recommend adjustments to goals and plans as appropriate
Work with the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Employee Resource Groups to build programs for inclusion and engagement from concept to completion, develop critical organization support and buy-in; lead cross functional work teams in the implementation of initiatives
Work with senior leadership to support innovation in organization practices that will leverage employee diversity in the workforce to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in delivering safe, culturally sensitive, high-quality care
Review applicable policies, procedures and practices and make recommendations for change that support a diverse and inclusive workplace
Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
BS/BA in business, education, computer science orequivalent work experience
Demonstrated experience facilitating a variety of topics for all levels of organization
Must possess demonstrated leadership ability
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the enterprise
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
Have a Driver's License and credit card for travel purposes and expenses (Travel expenses are 100% reimbursed per company policy)
Skills:
Ideal candidate will be an adaptive, quick thinker
Good project management skills, stakeholder management skills and analytical skills
Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Advancedcomputer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe Illustrator
Excellent communication and problem solving skills
