at United Airlines in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run “Business Resource Group” communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
At United, we offer more than jobs, we build careers. Our HR team is passionate about growing our diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We empower our team members to pursue unique career paths, promote a culture where all employees feel included and empowered to a make a measurable difference in our success, and value the achievements and advancement of our diverse workforce. Join our team and chart your own uniquely United career journey!
Key Responsibilities:
The People Impact Senior Manager plays a key role in driving, promoting and implementing United’s enterprise Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy; which supports United employees in delivering an inclusive and welcoming experience to our 140 million customers each year. They will assist in the design and implementation of company-wide and business-unit level DEI strategies and programs, and be responsible for using data to inform program design, measurement and reporting on DEI progress. They will collaborate closely with Business Leaders, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development and Global Learning.
+ Partner with key stakeholders to develop and drive execution of comprehensive DEI strategic action plans focused on enhancing diverse representation in key business units and in support of enterprise objectives focused on underrepresented groups
+ Responsible for researching, benchmarking using data and incorporating leading methodologies Identify KPIs and develop an approach to assess progress, achievement and accountability and partner with HR Partner team to measure the impact and effectiveness of DEI initiatives and impact
+ Support enterprise DEI strategy by building positive relationships and providing data-informed consultation with business units, executive leadership, HR Business Partners, diversity councils, Business Resource Groups (BRGs), and Global Community Engagement
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
+ 7+ years of related work experience
+ Minimum of 3 years of leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
+ Experience in developing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies using data and programs that connect to business outcomes
+ Proven track record of critical thinking; synthesizing data to address complex problems via achievable and measurable solutions
+ Proven attention to detail and strong prioritization skills
+ Outstanding communicator in both written and verbal interactions
+ Strong interpersonal skills and courageous in giving tough yet supportive feedback when needed to leaders at all levels
+ Demonstrated cross-cultural competencies, including strong emotional intelligence and the ability to engage and build relationships
+ Ability to balance big picture, strategic thinking with tactical implementation
+ Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
+ Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
+ Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT