Sierra Nevada Corporation Hiring for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Manager I at Sparks, Nevada Full Time

The Manager, Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) will be responsible for supporting the I&D strategy and defining our approach as it relates to inclusion, diversity and equity across our organization (70%). This position will also have Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) responsibilities, supporting client groups within the corporate functions (30%). We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting and maturing the I&D strategy, working closely with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in driving participation and engagement as well as strategically supporting the business in an HRBP role.

As SNC’s corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Primary Responsibilities I&D:

• Develop and implement I&D strategies in partnership with HR leadership as it relates to talent acquisition, development, retention and engagement of the workforce
• Collaborate with leadership and drive awareness, commitment and accountability for the employee experience and diversity action plans across the business
• Partner with Communications team to regularly communicate internal and external I&D initiatives, events and progress
• Lead and align the ERGs in setting and delivering on their annual strategic plans; ensuring their efforts, practices and initiatives align with the I&D strategy, and are prioritized and operationalized.  Partner with the ERGs to drive initiatives which advance SNC’s I&D position
• Develop and analyze metrics for measuring progress and effectiveness of the I&D strategy
• Prepare and present training and workshops for employees, managers and executives detailing the impact of an inclusive and diverse workforce on business operations
• Reviews current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing the extent to which they support or hinder the company’s diversity 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
• Represents SNC at various career events (like job fairs)

Primary Responsibilities HRBP:

• Build strong working relationships and credibility with assigned BAs(s) through open communications, visibility, and trust-building activities. Provide professional, business-focused HR service to designated BA(s). Work with other HRBPs to share beneficial practices, ensure a broad consistency of approach, and cover each other as necessary
• Take a coaching and consultative approach and provide BA leaders and managers information to facilitate effective, consistent, and empowering people management (expecting and enabling managers to assume increasing responsibility for all aspects of people management)
• Work in partnership with senior leadership teams to identify the people implications of strategic and operational plans and actions
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with other members of HR to develop solutions, programs, and policies for assigned BAs and, as appropriate, the enterprise
• Provide operational and strategic HR consultation on the interpretation of HR policies and procedures, employment legislation, performance management, and change management processes, providing risk analysis to support this. Constructively challenge decisions which are not in the best interest of the organization
• Responsible for the execution of BA annual HR processes to include: goals, performance, merit, bonus, and succession planning/talent reviews
• Provide guidance and input on BA restructures, labor resource meetings, workforce planning, and career management (including succession planning and talent reviews)
• Identify training needs for BAs and individual leadership coaching needs. Partner with L&D and Talent Management on solutions and monitoring of development programs to achieve expected business outcomes
• Provide day-to-day performance leadership guidance to line leadership (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, and terminations) provoking positive changes in the leadership of people and performance improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organization Psychology or relevant field and typically 2-4 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• 3+ years experience specializing in equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity programs
• As an individual contributor, capable of both setting and executing the vision
• Advanced project management skills to include leading cultural and enterprise-wide change in partnership with diverse leadership groups
• Good knowledge of labor and human rights legislation
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills including proven dispute resolution skills
• Leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, executive coaching, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools; ability to story tell with analytics
• Background managing Employee Relations, Talent Management and Workforce Planning
• Can operate autonomously in a culture of constant change

Preferred:

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred
• Participation in seminars about diversity in the workplace is a plus
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

Estimated Starting Salary: $95,298.10 – $131,034.89

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SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.