Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion

Company: The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Location: Hartford
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

Job ID: R-5618
Job Category: Human Resources
Location: Hartford, CT
Additional Locations: Washington, DC, Alpharetta, GA, Boston, MA, Saint Paul, MN, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA,
Posted Date: February 10, 2021
Apply Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 Job Description Summary By creating a welcoming environment that brings people with different backgrounds and perspectives together, we enable new ideas, innovation and a culture in which employees feel valued, respected and supported. The Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion is a key player in designing this critical piece of the employee experience and is responsible for leading and managing the ongoing advancement and implementation of Travelers Diversity & Inclusion strategies. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise-wide Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) strategy that drives a culture of inclusion, innovation and employee engagement.
• Consult with and support key Business and HR stakeholders to ensure D&I strategies are reflected in business plans and Travelers culture.
• Collaborate with all HR Business Partners and centers of excellence to deliver the D&I strategy, specifically promoting the acquisition, development and retention of a diverse workforce.
• Monitor internal and external diversity trends and legal developments and serve as a subject matter expert to partner on diversity and inclusion with all key Business and HR stakeholders.
• Develop, lead and leverage external partnerships with key diversity associations.
• Partner with Compensation and HR Analytics to develop a set of data and analytics which will provide insights to key Business and HR stakeholders that result in innovative and dynamic ideas to advance D&I strategies.
• Manage approach to internal diversity councils to ensure we meet broader D&I strategic objectives.
• Provide thought leadership and consultation to our Diversity Networks (ERGs) Leadership Teams and Executive Sponsors.
• Represent the Office of Diversity & Inclusion through internal and external speaking events and public panels.
• Provide direction and oversight to D&I staff which includes a focus on internal diversity councils, diversity networks, D&I education and awareness and talent portfolio management, including our EDGE program.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications, Employment Branding, Supplier Diversity and Community Relations to ensure a coordinated approach to the external market. Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience in a related D&I role. Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge
    • 10 years of relevant work experience in a complex matrixed corporate environment including 5 years of management experience. A combination of D&I and Human Resources experience preferred.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of current talent and D&I strategies and approach.
    • Solid external professional network in the D&I space. Job Specific Technical Skills & Competencies
      • Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community, partner organizations, and/or vendors.
      • Experience developing strategic initiatives which align with long-term strategy goals and budget.
      • Excellent project management skills. Results-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders. Possesses ability to translate sometimes ambiguous goals into operating plans and supporting initiatives.
      • Expertise in drawing meaningful insights from data to create strategy, tell a narrative and operationalize solutions. Able to identify and track metrics of success.
      • Proven ability to build relationships and influence key partners; gets results through collaboration.
      • Skilled facilitator, able to navigate tough conversations with a senior audience.
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create content and deliver correspondence and effective presentations.
      • Demonstrated track record of building, developing and leading teams. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.-- If you have questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. Careers at Travelers When you work at Travelers, life's most important moments become your life's work. That means helping families feel secure, businesses to prosper, knowing that you've made a difference, and feeling like you belong to something bigger. It also means being part of a team comprised of 30,000 + talented and passionate people that are evolving to meet changing needs - from customer service to data science and beyond. If that's more than you imagined in an insurance career, it's time to join us at Travelers.

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