Senior Director Diversity & Inclusion

## Job description Key Responsibilities: \- Lead Team and D&I Initiatives through a partnership model with business units, HR, employee resource groups, leadership and others to tell a holistic and unified story and activations \- Design and implement a holistic, local market strategy and concepts strategy applying macro-trends, research, analysis, and benchmarks -in concert with global D&I strategy and in partnership with regional HR and key partners \- Translate the broader D&I strategy into progressive practices and programs that reflect the best expertise in this space - from increasing representation to ensuring adidas has an inclusive culture that truly reflects our values and creates a sense of belonging for all \- Develop an implementation plan for key priorities ensuring we meet internal and external commitments and embed D&I goals in the Divisional and Functional strategies, aligning with the adidas strategy and business focus. \- Drive the further development of Diversity & Inclusion innovation, concepts, strategies, and implementation while championing D&I in the adidas HR Strategy resulting in key programs and projects \- Build and enhance initiatives to support hiring, retention and development of diverse talent through active research and benchmarking \- Create alignment and continuity across senior management, internal customers, the Global Diversity & Inclusion Team, external service contractors, community organizations and governments to ensure accountability \- Underline and drive relevance of Diversity & Inclusion through strong communication and transparency in close collaboration with internal and external Communication \- Report progress periodically and on request to executive leadership (Board, \- Building out an local engagement strategy aligned to global brand moments such as Pride, but also locally relevant cultural moments \- Budgeting for community engagement activities (across volunteering, fundraiser matching, strategic sponsorship agreements) in alignment with the global community team \- Align with Global D&I to share best practices of local projects and initiatives \- Gain local Senior Leader advocacy for activations with key volunteering initiatives \- Influence and partner with key leaders to ensure our culture promotes inclusivity and belonging broadly, while also maintaining a sense of local identity in various locations \- Work with key leaders and partners to design and implement D&I goals and initiatives focused on all areas of the employee experience, including: recruiting, retention, succession and leadership development \- Work and partner with key leaders and partners to improve diversity & inclusion in other key areas of the business, including: brand, social impact and communications \- Oversee Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), providing guidance and direction and ensuring these groups have the appropriate resources and level of influence \- Provide leadership and mentorship to grow the capabilities of team members and establish adidas a destination for strong D&I talents \- Represent adidas at internal and external events, fostering strategic partnerships Key relationships \- VP Diversity and Inclusion \- HR Senior Leadership Team \- Global and Market Leadership Team \- Global Diversity & Inclusion Team members \- Corporate Communications \- Talent (Employer Branding, TA, Talent Management) \- Employee Resource Groups \- External vendors \- Community organizations and government \- A role model for innovative and strategic thinking Requisite Education and Experience: \- 10+ years of years of progressive experience in Diversity & Inclusion \- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience \- 7+ years of experience in successful partnering with Employee Recourse Groups \- International, cross-functional and intercultural experience \- Consistent track record of leading and implementing large-scale global or regional programs and projects \- Experience leading highly functional teams \- Knowledge and experience in strategic workforce management preferred \- Experience building and managing a diversity & inclusion strategy and plans, preferably in a corporate environment.