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W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Looking for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist at Newark, DE  Full Time

Job Description

Job: Human Resources
Primary Location: Americas-US-DE-Newark
Travel%: 5%
Shift: Day
Schedule: Full-time
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist–224503


About Us: Gore is a materials science company focused on improving lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for our Associates.


About the Industry: At Gore, our global support teams bring together extensive knowledge and collaborate closely to support our diverse portfolio of products that solve complex problems and perform in the most demanding environments.Learn more at gore.com/products/industries


About the Role: We are looking for a skilled Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will uphold our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and focus on dedicated efforts across the Enterprise to reflect the same.

This position will be located at our facility in Newark, Delaware, with work from home days possible as part of a hybrid arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.*


Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for sustaining and continuously improving the Enterprise DE&I Education and Training strategy, including facilitation of DE&I courses and training
  • Facilitate and coach Associates and leaders through difficult conversations
  • Foster relationships across a global enterprise and leveraging them to influence the business around the importance, value and accountability to DEI initiatives
  • Provide thought leadership and insights into DEI best practices and external benchmarks
  • Collaborate to implement the DEI strategy, programs and initiatives with a focus on integration into current business and talent processes
  • Provide strategic guidance and communicating DEI objectives in ways that resonate with stakeholders and Associates, reaffirms the business case for DEI in a compelling way
  • Support stakeholders in the establishment of measurable enterprise and regional diversity goals, objectives and strategies
  • Partner cross-functionally to derive data and insights from key Associate engagement surveys and working with HR and business leaders to raise awareness of Associate experience needs and present/execute viable solutions that work toward strengthening these areas
  • Work closely with HR teams across talent acquisition, talent development, leadership development and others to ensure programs are in place
  • Develop and communicate plans to meet established goals, provide regular metrics and reporting against enterprise initiatives and ability to manage short and long-term DEI goals

Required Qualifications:

  • Expertise and thought leadership in global DEI best practices and external benchmarks including applied objective understanding and expertise on societal issues, inequity and techniques to reduce and/or remove barriers
  • Superior communication skills including oral, written and listening to include comfort in communicating to Associates/leaders with diverse perspectives/backgrounds in a variety of global regions
  • Practiced facilitation skills, to include facilitation of educational, training and awareness-based programming
  • Excellent conflict resolution skills through demonstrated ability to effectively build trust and constructively work through difficult conversations
  • Proven stakeholder management skills, including collaboration, influencing and leading in a way that motivates, especially in a highly matrixed organization
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze situations carefully and flexibility in adopting appropriate courses of action
  • Proven ability to be flexible and agile while balancing strategic and task-oriented work
  • Ability to draw insights from data and develop initiatives for targeted impact
  • Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree
  • Global experience

*Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s remote working policies, from the country in which they are employed. Locations not eligible for new remote work arrangements include: Alaska and Hawaii (for all roles), and Rhode Island (for wage/hourly roles only).

What We Offer: At Gore, we offer comprehensive, competitive rewards in the form of compensation and benefits. Among these are work-life balance and sports programs, 401(k) Plan with a gift, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, health & well-being program with full health plan, and a flexible working program. Within Gore, you will find a unique culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and opportunities for growth and development. Learn more at gore.com/careers

We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
Gore is a M/F, Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer. (Applies to all positions in the U.S.)

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

 

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