Manager, Diversity Equity & Inclusion

NiSource
Jersey, US Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2023 CLOSED ON 5/16/2023

Job Posting for Manager, Diversity Equity & Inclusion at NiSource

Job Summary
The Manager will be a key member of the DE&I team and reports directly to the Chief Diversity Officer. The manager will be responsible for strategic and operational support across the NiSource organization. As a key partner to the organization this role will serve as a subject matter expert and business leader to help shape and execute our DE&I Strategy, manage our Employee Resource Groups, support the planning and operations, formulate and execute educational initiatives, bringing awareness of external practices, tracking and measuring progress, etc. The manager leads the formulation and execution work across our recruiting and development, engagement and other key areas within the organization. Provides direct delivery of consulting services and guides assigned staff in the same.
This role is required to reside in Northwest Indiana and will provide relocation assistance.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Helps lead the implementation and execution of DE&I strategy with business leaders, Employee Resource Groups, State I&D Councils by providing subject matter expertise, data and external trends/insights
- Shapes the plan to identify and foster strategic alliances and partnerships with sources for diverse talent, e.g., universities, external agencies and diversity organizations
- Manages and supports the Employee Resource Groups and State I&D Councils by providing consulting during origination, chartering and start ups and providing ongoing support and guidance as needed
- Foster collaborative partnerships within internal functions across the organization to ensure productive planning, development and execution of services and strategies.
- Collaboratively establishes and maintains DE&I infrastructure, tools, resources, processes, meeting cadences, etc.
- Supports identification and addressing of emerging trends that impact the industry or workforce
- Sources external vendors, as needed, for delivery of DE&I services related to best practice ERG and I&D Council processes, diverse talent development, and learning solutions
- Provides oversight into the development, design and execution of NiSource-wide and customized DE&I education and skill development solutions
- Provides direction, coaching, feedback and support to assigned staff, ensuring optimal engagement, development and results.
Key Results:
- Value added DE&I subject matter expertise, consultation and plan execution
- Collaborative partnerships
- Well supported DE&I Council and Employee Resource Group leadership
- Guidance and contributions to productive external relationships and alliances
- Linkages and integration of diverse talent acquisition and development strategies and activities
- Highly rated education, training and tools
- Easy to access, user-friendly tools, resources and information on DE&I portal
- High impact communication plans, messages and materials
Required Qualifications for Position
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 years internal experience designing and delivering corporate-wide programs and services in inclusion and diversity or related talent management fields, across multiple functions, regions or geographies
- Exemplary partnering and collaboration skills
- Advanced group facilitation skills
- Experience fostering external partnerships with parties such as vendors, community organizations and advocacy groups
- Proven experience managing multiple competing priorities
- Demonstrated flexibility and agility to adjust to shifting priorities, complex issues and a fast paced environment
- Effective project management skills to formulate a plan of action and effective execution of the plan
- Strong abilities to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications for Position
- 5 years of experience is designing, building and leading measurable and scalable DEI programs and initiatives
Disclaimer
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
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Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Posting Start Date:
2023-03-14
Posting End Date (if applicable):
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you'll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you'll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best Large Employers.
We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we've stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you're interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.
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