PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The D&I Officer will be responsible for promoting and supporting diversity in the workplace by putting together programs, initiatives, and strategy to maintain a diverse workplace.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Researches, develops, recommends, and executes creative strategies to foster the organizations’ diversity goals.
• Developing company-wide diversity and inclusion programs
• Reviews current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing the extent to which they support or hinder the company’s diversity goals.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data to evaluate the company’s population in accordance with diversity standards and goals.
• Develops and/or acquires training and development to aid diversity and retention initiatives.
• Acts as company liaison with government agencies concerning affirmative action and equal employment opportunities.
• Maintains knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Provides training and policy updates on D&I to colleagues, ensuring legal compliance of management and human resources staff.
• Identifying external trends and recognising best practice which will increase diversity among the workforce.
• Keeping track of the diversity performance metrics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or an equivalent
• 4+ years working experience as a Diversity and Inclusion expert, or a related job position specializing in equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity programs.
• Interpersonal/Teamwork skills
• Understanding of diversity management.

TRAVEL

• As per job/site requirements, local travel likely.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR

• Exhibit the LIPTON Teas & Infusions GROW Values