Job Description

Posting Date Dec 31, 2020
Job Number 20203300
Job Category Human Resources
Location Marriott International HQ, 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Brand Corporate
Schedule Full-Time
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

Marriott International is the worlds largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?

BUSINESS CONTEXT

The mission of the Global Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Center of Expertise (COE) within our Global HR Division is to partner with HR Leaders to build a diverse and inclusive work environment by providing programs and solutions that promote our people-first culture, maximize work life integration, invest in future talent, and drive associate engagement in support of Marriotts business strategy. The COE continues to evolve to ensure it is meeting the organizations needs for inclusive workplace strategies and solutions to bridge cultures globally and drive associate engagement now and into the future. To realize this vision, the COE partners with other HR groups and business leaders to understand, evaluate and adapt to new and emerging workplace trends and practices, offering innovative solutions and serving as a consultative partner throughout the organization.

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Global HR team within the Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Center of Excellence (COE), the Senior Director, Diversity + Inclusion Strategies & Solutions will contribute a high level of knowledge, skill, and consultative leadership to ensure that Marriotts Diversity, Equity + Inclusion programs and strategies are innovative and provide solutions to drive associate engagement. The position will partner with Marriotts Talent Acquisition, TakeCare Employer Brand, Multicultural Affairs and HR Continent teams to promote Marriotts culture of inclusion through the development and implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion, work life integration, multigenerational and workplace programs that support all our businesses and brands enterprise wide. In addition, the position will lead and manage key projects to implement appropriate programs, innovative solutions, communications, and management strategies and processes across Marriott, in alignment with the broader diversity management approach, and in collaboration with other key stakeholder groups. As an individual contributor, this position partners and collaborates with other HR groups on projects. The position will develop and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences representing Marriotts Diversity, Equity + Inclusion strategies.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

Design, develop and implement diversity, equity and inclusion, work life multigenerational strategies and programs.

Provide guidance and leadership on the development and execution of continent diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, initiatives and solutions.

Develop, plan, implement and deliver innovative tools and resources to build cultures and inspire discovery around the; Position Marriott as Best Place to Work by communicating and promoting our work-life, diversity and workplace programs in the external community and defining strategies to promote Marriott as best-in-class.

Lead and manage employer of choice surveys and applications to include providing solutions, process improvements, data and gap analysis for future success. Manages external consultant as appropriate.

Partner with HR Reporting on diversity, equity and inclusion reporting to determine progress and opportunities to support and enhance strategies.

Work with key partners across the enterprise to optimize opportunities to tell our diversity, equity + inclusion story.

Identify enterprise wide best practices to optimize for utilization with MIHQ and Continents.

Support the management of diverse strategic partnerships and strategy development in partnership with key stakeholders.

Advise key stakeholders regarding critical events Marriott should participate, sponsor, or increase presence to improve positioning as a preferred employer.

Consult with clients/stakeholders/customers to interpret advice and translate business needs into actionable workplace solutions. Identify key gaps and provide recommendations

Manage the design, development and implementation of work life integration strategy and programs. Partners with other HR COEs on on-going programs and policies such as flexibility initiatives, alternative work arrangements, women leadership, aging workforce and other work life programs to meet the complex needs of our diverse and changing workforce.

Consult on womens leadership development programs to include program strategy development and execution. Partners with Sr. HR Leadership on the management of women initiatives (i.e., Alice S Marriott Leadership Speaker Series, WILL, etc.) and consultation on conferences to ensure alignment with business priorities.

Create reports and presentations to support recommendations for new programs and initiatives.

Manage the marketing, selection and execution of the J. W. Marriott Jr. Diversity Excellence Award and propose recommendations to leadership.

Represent company in external venues to include board and advisory positions where applicable, speaking engagements, workshop facilitation and conferences

Research, recommend and stay abreast of innovative trends and practices to foster building inclusion, teamwork and a sense of community. Analyze information to determine trends.

Provide thought leadership on diversity, equity + inclusion strategies and solutions to drive innovation, associate wellbeing and engagement. Identifies new and broader platforms to deliver inclusion solutions.

Contribute to the development of TakeCare themes, materials and other tools.

CANDIDATE PROFILE - KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED

EXPERIENCE

8+ years of overall HR experience with at least 4 years in diversity and inclusion related work.

HR professional with varied HR COEs or HR Business Partner experience.

Experience in designing, managing and successfully implementing Diversity, equity and inclusion, work life, women leadership and generational strategies and programs.

Strong communication and platform skills; excellent verbal and written skills.

Proven record of accomplishment consulting to business leaders and designing, developing, and implementing high impact team effectiveness and capability building solutions in large, complex organizations, using a variety of delivery methodologies

Able to build strategic networks with Internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to influence others to achieve solutions to meet organization objective, proactive in providing solutions, resolving issues and overcom