Director, Global DEI, Nike Brands And Firstline

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will work within the Global DEI team, partnering with Business Leaders and HRBPs of our Nike Brands (Converse & Jordan), our Firstline teams (Nike retail stores and Distribution Centres) and our teams in Asia Pacific and Latin America. You will lead a team of employees to establish the approach that enables Nike employees across different geographies, sites and brands to experience DEI programming and activations in a manner that is most meaningful and impactful to them. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The role will oversee the strategy of how Nike’s Enterprise DEI policies, programs and initiatives are activated across the Nike brands, sites and for our Firstline teams, to ensure that our ways of working are global aligned and also customized appropriately to be regionally and business relevant.

The candidate needs to have a deep understanding of DEI practices and principals combined with a strong business acumen. Previous experience working at a manufacturing, assembly or distribution centre or working at a retail store is preferred, as is past experience working in Asia Pacific. Past experience in DEI/ HRBP roles preferred. This role requires extensive partnership with Business leaders and executives and will require strong program and project management capabilities, including ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities to achieve strategic objectives

• A minimum of 9 years directly relevant experience.

• A Master's Degree in Human Resources or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

• Demonstrating neutral and composed leadership across diverse communities, leading with an open and inclusive mindset.

• Experience in program development and implementation, especially as it pertains to agility with change management.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present in front of large audiences. 

• Capability to build and maintain cross-functional networks and navigate complex organizational structures to deliver business results.

• Stay abreast of the best practices in the DEI space and integrate them meaningfully into Nike’s programming.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

This is a blended role wearing multiple hats. A key part of the role will be to oversee the strategy of how our enterprise DEI programs and initiatives, and the programming from our Employee Resource Groups are customized for different employee populations across Nike. 

• Operationalize and integrate the enterprise DEI strategy aligned to Nike Inc.’s business goals with the HR priorities of the respective brands/geos/sites to provide direct impact.

• Serve as a consultant to HRBPs by proactively advising on the most impactful DEI programming and insights for the respective teams they support. 

• Be a strategic thought partner to leaders and teammates to navigate and address DEI-related interpersonal and systemic opportunities with concrete data driven business tactics to drive results. 

• Consult with the ER team on complex DEI issues/ advising ER teammates on resolution of escalated issues in the brands/geos/sites they support.

• Sharing respective talent intelligence and insights for the brands/geo/sites with our HR COEs for more impactful talent programming 

• Apply innovative programming to engage our Retail employees (working at Nike stores) in DEI activations.

• Anticipate potential roadblocks, identify opportunities for improvement and provide practical approaches to problem solving while monitoring compliance and coordinating with legal counsel

• Oversee a team of employees who will be the single point of contact for all DEI matters for the business teams/geographies/Distribution Centers/Retail teams they support, creating a high-performance culture, fostering global collaboration and accountability to deliver a seamless teammate experience.

• Embed a data driven approach to defining success metrics for the business teams and brands they support, and review insights for meaningful future programming.

• Foster a culture of DEI stewardship, being the face of DEI for our brands, sites and Geos, leading complex conversations with confidence and grace. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.

• Influence diverse stakeholders, rallying them towards Nike’s DEI vision and purpose. 

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.