Director, Dei - Pixar

Director, DEI (Pixar)

The DEI organization is focused on creating, leading, and supporting our people and culture inclusion strategies. In collaboration with Segment & Enterprise DEI as well as HR, this organization will provide subject matter expertise on relevant inclusion practices to business leaders and employees to develop and nurture an inclusive workplace where all employees can belong and thrive.

Reporting to the VP of DEI and accountability to the VP, People at Pixar, this role will be part of the broader HR organization with the following key responsibilities:

• Manage local DEI team of 2 full time Pixar employees: Sr. Manager and Specialist.
• Partner with Executive team, People team and DEI team to develop and implement tightly integrated solutions that drive inclusive behaviors and practices that align with company D&I objectives.
• Serve as a key strategic partner, cultural resource and thought leader to employees and coach/educate both employees and leaders on relevant DEI topics and initiatives.
• Provide coaching, education and consultation to HR and studio leaders to develop goals and practices that positively impact diversity and inclusion outcomes.
• Develop and implement an insights driven strategic plan for diversity and inclusion (people and culture) across associated client groups while working closely with the businesses, People Partners and the VP DEI to create a cohesive strategy across Pixar.
• Moves thoughtfully and quickly, with regular communication and collaboration with partners and drives visible progress against objectives
• Consult with Talent Acquisition to diversify talent pipelines and external/industry partners to source high caliber talent that reflects our audiences.
• Drive DEI learning programs and initiatives that focus on education at all levels.
• Localized Crisis/Incident Management - Partner with VP, DEI, HR and Leadership along with communication partners to manage crisis/communications locally. Ensure approach balances needs of lines of business and broader company.
• Partner with Workforce Insights and VP DEI to develop and deliver consistent metrics and reporting to enable leaders to assess outcomes, understand trends and inform decisions on how to achieve goals.
• Continuously enhance DEI practices through providing insights that increase awareness of market/industry trends and sharing best practices to support an inclusive environment across the Company
• Lead local Pixar DEI team to drive strategy that is localized to the Pixar Studio.
• Oversee and support our Studio Resource Groups by providing coordinated tools, resources, guidance and thought leadership to meet D&I goals and align to Company strategy.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to tackle issues at systemic level and provide outcomes for all stakeholders
• Leads with the business in mind; thinks and acts strategically
• Knowledge of best practices and innovative talent trends with a focus on creative and production talent.
• Cultivates curiosity AND focuses on impact
• 10+ years of diversity, equity and inclusion and/or HR experience, ideally with a global company or production studio
• Effectively builds partnerships and influences stakeholders and decision-making at all levels of a complex organization
• Experienced in leading the integration of multiple data sources (including primary and secondary research, internal sentiment, social media) into clear, actionable insights and compelling storytelling
• Proven success working in a highly matrixed and global business environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships at all levels and drive change in creative and production environments.
• Built and motivated high-performing, cross functional and collaborative teams
• Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience in the areas of DEI, or HR
• Compelling track record of working collaboratively with the business, Senior Leaders, HR and DEI to drive outcomes and change.

The hiring range for this position in California is $216,450 to $264,550 per year based on a forty-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.