Director Of Diversity And Inclusion

Your Role

The Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will have a passion for diversity and inclusion (D&I), extensive experience working on a variety of diversity initiatives, global mindset, understanding of industry D&I best practices, excellent client partnership capability, executive communication skills, analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally and drive strategy in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate is strategic and inventive, as well as outstanding at tactical implementation and operational excellence

Key Job Competencies

- Applies critical thinking and develops creative solutions

- Get sustainable results the right way

- Builds trust and influences others

- Builds talent and teams for the future

- Continuously learns

Your Work

Specifically, the Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is accountable for

- Leveraging experience, insights, and relationships to build, enhance and execute Blue Shield of California’s diversity and inclusion strategy

- Partnering closely with stakeholders across HR and the business to develop, design, implement and improve diversity and inclusion programming

- Providing coaching, education and consultation to HR and business leaders to develop goals and practices that positively impact diversity and inclusion outcomes

- Supporting and enabling our Employee Resource Groups by providing coordinated tools, resources, guidance and thought leadership to increase pan-diversity efforts and impact

- Partnering with the Talent Analytics team to develop, maintain and monitor diversity metrics, dashboards and reports that enable data-driven decision making

- Incorporating practices and processes that embed diversity and inclusion into all aspects of the employee life cycle (recruitment, selection, performance management, development, mobility, retention and engagement)

- Representing Blue Shield of California’s diversity and inclusion philosophy, approach, efforts and outcomes externally with individuals, influencers, and partner organizations within the community and at key external events

- Partnering with our Internal Communications team and External Affairs organization to influence and drive the diversity narrative and communications, internally and externally

QUALIFICATIONS

Your Knowledge and Experience

- Passionate about diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice

- Committed to fostering positive and inclusive work environments

- Broad knowledge of diversity and inclusion processes, procedures, best practices, resources and networks

- Recognized by others as a subject matter expert and sought out by others internally and externally as source of

professional advice and guidance

- Understands and capable of responding to the subtle and sometimes complex diversity and inclusion challenges that relate to diversity in all its forms

- Successful track record of working well under pressure and adapting to changing priorities

- Can work successfully in a fast paced, rapidly transforming and results oriented environment

- A high energy, results-oriented, learning agile and resourceful leader who is capable of quickly grasping his/her responsibilities

- Excellent strategic planning skills, solutions-focus, creative problem-solving capability, project management skills and drives for results

- Strong team player with an ability to balance personal needs with those of his / her team and the company overall

- Experienced leading a team of direct and indirect reports to achieve shared goals and meaningful outcomes

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation and facilitation skills, to build support and sponsorship of initiatives and collaboration among stakeholders

- Excellent executive communication skills, ability to work at the most senior level of the company with confidence and courage, and engage employees and ambassadors in a common vision and message

Education/Credentials

- 12-15 years of business experience in roles related to driving and enabling Diversity and Inclusion at mid- to large-sized

companies

- 8-10 years of experience managing a team of direct reports. Experience managing indirect reports (matrix or informal)

preferred

- Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree in related field (e.g., Organizational Development, Organizational

Psychology, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion) strongly preferred

THE PAY RANGE

The pay range for this role is: $ 149600.00 to $ 224400.00 for California.

THE NOTE

Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, location (California, Bay area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.

ABOUT US

At Blue Shield of California we are parents, leader, students, visionaries, heroes, and providers. Everyday we come together striving to fulfill our mission, to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care at a sustainably affordable price. For more than 80 years, Blue Shield of California has been dedicated to transforming health care by making it more accessible, cost-effective, and customer-centric. We are a not-for-profit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with 6,800 employees, more than $20 billion in annual revenue and 4.3 million members. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have a positive impact on California communities. Blue Shield of California is headquartered in Oakland, California with 18 additional locations including Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Diego. We're excited to share Blue Shield of California has received awards and recognition for LGBT diversity, quality improvement, most influential women in corporate America, Bay Area's top companies in volunteering & giving, and one of the world's most ethical companies. Here at Blue Shield of California, we're striving to make a positive change across our industry and the communities we live in , Join us!

ABOUT THE TEAM

Blue Shield of California’s mission is to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care at a sustainably affordable price. We are transforming health care in a way that truly serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.

To fulfill our mission, we must ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and fully contribute to meet the needs of the multifaceted communities we serve. Our comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion combines a focus on our people, processes, and systems with a deep commitment to promoting social justice and health equity through our products, business practices, and presence as a corporate citizen.

Blue Shield has received awards and recognition for being a certified Great Place to Work, best place to work for LGBTQ equality, leading disability employer, one of the best companies for women to advance, Bay Area’s top companies in volunteering & giving, and one of the world’s most ethical companies. Here at Blue Shield of California, we are striving to make a positive change across our industry and the communities we live in – join us!

Our Values:

• Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
• Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.
• Human. We strive to be our authentic selves, listening and communicating effectively, and showing empathy towards others by walking in their shoes.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Due to the current public health emergency in California, Blue Shield employees are almost all working remotely. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:From the earliest days of the pandemic, Blue Shield of California has been unyielding in our commitment to putting the health and safety of our people, our members and our communities first. As a health care company, Blue Shield requires all employees to be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of employment. Blue Shield will consider requests for medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement prior to your start date.

The definition of "up to date with your COVID-19 vaccine" is when you have received all doses in the primary series and one booster when eligible. If you are unable to be up to date with your COVID-19 vaccine by your start date, your start date will need to be postponed and you will have 30 days to remedy. If you cannot fulfill the requirement nor obtain an accommodation within 30 days, your offer will be rescinded.