at Sedgwick in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
Great Place to Work®
Most Loved Workplace®
Forbes Best-in-State Employer
Global Head – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Giving (CG)
Global Head – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, ESG and Corporate Giving
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
Great Place to Work®
Most Loved Workplace®
Forbes Best-in-State Employer
Global Head – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), ESG and Corporate Giving
Join us in leading, advancing, and executing our global DEI and CSR strategies.
+ Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
+ Demonstrate Caring Counts ® by working towards the same shared goal of helping people in their time of need.
+ Experience a caring and inclusive culture that places a strong emphasis on drive, learning agility and promotions from within.
+ Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Oversees Sedgwick’s DEI, ESG and CG strategies and programs with globally-aligned, locally-executed operations. Partners closely with business and CR leaders to ensure that Sedgwick:
+ Increases, develops, and uses a diverse workforce and sustains a culture of inclusion, integrity, and respect.
+ Generates positive business, social and community impacts in the markets we serve.
+ Supports signature nonprofit partnerships, strategic initiatives and business engagement, and other community-based groups to advance corporate social responsibility.
+ Partners with corporate communications team to increase awareness of, and participation in, as well as communicate impact of the company’s DEI, ESG and Corporate Giving activities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
+ Develops, executes, and maintains a comprehensive global DEI strategy including programmatic efforts related to diversity recruitment, learning and development, engagement, business operations, etc., as well as influencing business leaders to ensure they are actively promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.
+ Partners with the CR analytics team to develop, maintain, and audit diversity metrics, corresponding dashboards, and recurring reports to measure success, glean insights and incorporate into future plans and initiatives; tracks and regularly communicates results at the senior leadership level.
+ Provides coaching, education, and consultancy to cross-functional, global senior leaders, and CR business partners enabling them to implement their unit-specific DEI plans. Partners with the global talent acquisition organization to ensure that recruiters are adequately educated on practices and policies; advises on the most innovative and relevant practices and external partnerships to help attract, hire, develop, and retain diverse top talent.
+ Effectively drives participation and engagement in DEI programs and practices at every level. Plans and delivers a work product in multiple formats including frameworks, self-driven tools, in-person development activities, and coaching/consultation with leaders and organizations.
+ Provides strategic direction and oversight to the global colleague-led inclusion and diversity Colleague Resource Groups ensuring they are working effectively, contributing to, and supporting Sedgwick strategies and goals.
Environmental, Social and Governance Responsibility (ESG)
+ Leads the development and implementation of Sedgwick’s global environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and framework, aligned with the company’s vision, mission and values.
+ Monitors and reports on the progress and impact of Sedgwick’s ESG initiatives and performance, using relevant metrics and benchmarks.
+ Ensures compliance with applicable ESG standards, regulations and best practices, and identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation.
+ Engages and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, investors, suppliers, regulators, industry associations, NGOs and media, to communicate Sedgwick’s ESG commitments and achievements, and to address any ESG-related issues or concerns.
+ Builds a culture of ESG awareness and responsibility across the organization and provides guidance and training to colleagues and leaders on ESG topics and practices.
Corporate Giving (CG)
+ Develops and implements the company’s corporate giving strategy.
+ Identifies and evaluates potential charitable partners and initiatives that support the company’s values and social impact priorities.
+ Manages the annual budget and allocation of funds for corporate donations and sponsorships.
+ Ensures compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
+ Builds and maintains relationships with external stakeholders, including non-profit organizations, foundations, and community leaders.
+ Communicates and promotes the company’s corporate giving activities and outcomes internally and externally.
+ Collaborates with other teams and functions to integrate corporate giving into the company’s overall business strategy and brand identity.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Oversees team of four colleagues in executing this work.
+ Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum team effectiveness and performance.
+ Administers company colleague policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
+ Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience
Fifteen (15) years of related experience including six (6) years of experience in scoping, designing, and implementing DEI and CSR strategies in complex, fast-paced, global organizations. Experience working either in the business or as an CR business partner a plus.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
TAKING CARE OF YOU