Inclusion & Diversity, Director

Company: MUFG Union Bank
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

MUFG is committed to the safety and well-being of our colleagues, clients, candidates, and the community as we manage the current COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, as we continue to recruit and hire exceptional talent to join our team, we are taking the necessary precautions to limit in-person contact, aligned with Federal, State, and local health recommendations and requirements. All interviews are being conducted remotely via Skype, FaceTime, or phone. Additionally, we have implemented remote on-boarding for new colleagues, as appropriate. Thank you for your interest in exploring career opportunities with MUFG. Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 5th largest financial group in the world (as ranked by S&P Global, April 2020).In the Americas, we're 13,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, developing positive relationships built on integrity and respect. It's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. We're a team that accepts responsibility for the future by asking the tough questions and owning the solutions. Join MUFG and be empowered to make your voice heard and your actions count. Job Summary: The Director of Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) for the Americas plays the lead role in the Bank's efforts to fully integrate, leverage, and optimize inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Drawing upon prior experience and expertise, the incumbent will work closely with the Executive Inclusion & Diversity Council to create and successfully implement the I&D strategy to achieve ambitious business goals and objectives. This visible leader supports the Executive I&D Council and is the link between the bank's Enterprise Resource Groups (ERGs) and Business Unit I&D Councils (BUIDCs) and will also be an active and visible leader externally with key community organizations, strategic alliances, professional industry associations, and various regulators. The incumbent will also lead and manage a small team of I&D practitioners engaged in driving the implementation and management of a wide range of strategic programs and initiatives, as well as data/information tracking, analysis, and reporting to key stakeholders and executive leadership. To most effectively drive and execute the I&D strategy, the Director of I&D must effectively partner and collaborate with several HR Centers of Excellence including HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development & Learning, Total Rewards and HR Shared Systems. Major Responsibilities: Key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, develop, and inspire the Corporate I&D team, including timely performance feedback and Individual Development Plans.
• Draw upon best practices to support the development and implementation of policies and programs to attract, develop, and retain a highly talented and diverse workforce.
• Establish, analyze, build consensus, and align management and staff around I&D metrics; leverage partners to create and provide regular and consistent reporting on I&D progress against established benchmarks and best practices.
• Lead efforts to institutionalize I&D programs and initiatives.
• Provide oversight, coordination and leadership to the Enterprise Resource Groups (ERGs) and Line of Business I&D Councils.
• Actively participate in the Executive I&D Council to:
• Support the "buy-in" and engagement process (e.g., nemawashi) to ensure effective execution of the I&D strategic plan
• Embed I&D in management practices across the organization
• Ensure the council's effectiveness as a change agent and "go to" source for expertise and leadership
• Collaborate across Human Resources, in particular with HR Business Partners, to ensure that policies, practices, and programs are aligned with enterprise I&D goals and successfully executed in the business units.
• Develop and continuously enhance all I&D training and development curriculum; deliver I&D training & development to bank colleagues at all levels, as appropriate
• Lead the process to fully integrate I&D concepts, tools, and goals in management practices across the Bank.
• Implement measures to effectively and accurately assess progress in implementing and executing the I&D strategic plan.
• Develop, maintain, and fully leverage effective relationships with key external stakeholders and industry groups.
• Collaborate with global Bank leaders to help create and execute the global I&D strategy and action plan.
• Provide quarterly progress reports to Human Resources Leadership Team and Executive Committee for the Americas.
• Provide semi-annual progress reports to the Human Capital Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Develop and manage the annual I&D budget. Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 10 years combination of business, Human Resources, and I&D leadership experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated track record of accomplishment in I&D leadership and career progression.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship skills.
  • Experience working in a large global organization.
  • Leadership, core competencies, and values. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified . We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions. Additionally, it's the bank's policy to only inquire into a candidate's criminal history after an offer has been made. Federal law prohibits banks from employing individuals who have been convicted of, or received a pretrial diversion for, certain offenses. We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-866-275-4717 or email us at AskHR@us.mufg.jp . Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.

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