Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (R38098)

Job Expired

Seattle, WA, United States

Full Time

2 years ago

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

The Director of DE&I will develop, implement, assess, and own the execution of programs that weave DE&I into our DNA to build an engaging and inclusive environment that works for all. You will be pivotal in crafting a tailored strategy to attract and retain talent that drives our mission of building a road to space with an inclusive lens. You will work across the company to improve culture, align diversity, equity, and inclusion goals with business outcomes, and respond to changes and policies that affect employees and partners. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to delivering results to positively impact Blue Origin’s business performance.

You will lead a team ensuring effective collaboration across all other functional areas within HR. This role reports to the Senior Vice President Human Resources (CHRO) and collaborates with other members of the HR leadership team.

Responsibilities:

Actively engage as a change agent and thought leader for developing best practices, challenging the status quo, and crafting an inclusive culture
Leverage superior communication skills to successfully interact, engage, and cultivate positive relationships and establish effective partnerships across the enterprise. Influence leaders and decision makers through facilitation and mentoring on DEI matters.
Advocate for DE&I initiatives through storytelling, leveraging data, and personal narratives.
Improve the organization's competitive edge and apply relevant data and market trends to create strategy focused on pillars of talent, culture, and community.
Analyze public policy and operationalize DEI strategy to ensure compliance with governing institutions.
Translate strategies into tactical plans with clear actions, accountability, and goals to promote outstanding DE&I practices.
Develop scalable DE&I training programs across all levels focused on understanding and appreciating individual differences, and work towards creating an inclusive work environment.
Identify and understand systematic barriers for the underrepresented communities. Partner with COEs to implement structural changes to HR programs that increase retention and representation of talent at all levels including leadership.
Develop quantitative and qualitative methods to measure the effectiveness of diversity initiatives and prepare impactful executive summaries with insights to senior management. In partnership with People Analytics, develop, improve, and lead all aspects of DE&I metrics and dashboards.
Support Business Resource and Community Groups in strategy development.
Advise the Senior Leader Diversity Council and business resource groups on following through with DE&I goals and metrics.
Partner with senior leadership team to integrate DE&I into core decisions throughout the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree OR combination of equivalent relevant professional experience and certifications/education
10+ years’ experience in Human Resources to include experience working as or reporting to a DE&I Leader building and scaling DE&I programs
Experience with producing and achieving stated numeric DE&I Goals and Objectives
Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR, and HR policies, including EEOC, Affirmative Action and Compliance requirements for federal contractors
Ability to partner with leaders to enable a consistent, authentic, fair, and equitable approach to business priorities
Ability to earn trust, collaborate, and maintain positive and professional relationships, with various stakeholders internally and externally
Ability to navigate the tactical, operational, and strategic needs of a growing function, and proven success in an environment of ambiguity and change
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors or advanced degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Demonstrated effectiveness managing diverse collaborators including but not limited to executives, employee groups, external vendors, and consultants
Completed certifications in Human Resources, Organizational Design, or related field

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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