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Job Summary





Alliance Data Systems (ADS) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer plays a major role in the conception, design, implementation and ongoing maintenance, growth and evaluation of the organizations strategy surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion. This role will partner with the executive team and senior leaders throughout the business to develop and implement strategies, programs, policies and metrics that successfully attract, retain and advance diversity within the organization as well as external partnerships, services, and suppliers. The role will assess potential barriers, develop business integrated strategies and objectives, and facilitate accountable plans and action at all levels.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

Strategic Leadership - Owns and leads the strategy, design, implementation and execution of ADSs DE&I internal and external strategy. Serves as the primary advisor for diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Represent ADSs diversity, equity and inclusion philosophy, approach, efforts and outcomes externally with individuals, influencers, and partner organizations within the community and at key external events, including events with Brand Partners. Chair the newly-formed DE&I Steering Council and establish a Center of Expertise for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Supports and provides strategic guidance to ADSs existing employee resource groups and fosters the creation of additional groups.

Data driven insights - Partner with the Talent Analytics team to develop, maintain and monitor diversity metrics, dashboards and reports that enable data-driven decision making to drive change in the organization. Employ analytical tools and methods to measure the effectiveness of the diversity strategy; analyze DEI progress for organizational health and recommend actions for strengthening DEI across the organization. Support the development of processes and systems to evaluate and measure the impact of DEI work.

Collaboration - Partners with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Associate Relations, HR Business Partners and other business leaders to incorporate practices and processes that embed diversity, equity and inclusion into all aspects of the employee life cycle (recruitment, selection, performance management, development, mobility, retention and engagement). Creates innovative solutions to strengthen cultural competencies across the business to support an evolving organization. Partner with the Internal and External Communications teams to influence and drive the diversity narrative and communications, internally and externally (including with Brand Partners and other external partners).

Reports to: SVP, Human Resources

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements: Normal office environment, remote work, some travel may be required.

Direct Reports: 1-3

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree Required: Bachelors degree or equivalent education

Years of Work Experience Required: 10+ years

Type / focus of work experience required: Experience in any role that incorporates diversity, equity and inclusion into policies, process and practices. Roles in education, healthcare, retail or corporate environments would be relevant. Leadership roles and being a direct and indirect leader of others is important.

Preferred Experience: Coaching background

Degree Preferred: Masters Degree

Area of Study: Human Resources Management, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related field.

Years of Work Experience Preferred: 12+ years

Type / focus of work experience preferred: Experience in Human Resources, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related field.

Education:

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Certifications:



Work Experience

Ten or more years



Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership, Diversity Programs, Diversity Strategies, Inclusion Strategies, Inclusive Practices, Influencing Others, Integrated Communication Strategies, Leadership, Partnership Development, Strategic Planning



About Alliance Data Card Services

Alliance Data Card Services provides market-leading private label, co-brand, general purpose and commercial credit card programs, digital payments and Comenity-branded financial services. Using the industrys most comprehensive and predictive data set, advanced analytics, and broad-reaching capabilities, Alliance Data Card Services has been helping partners increase sales and provide greater value to their customers for more than 30 years. Follow Alliance Data Card Services on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.



About Bread

A division of Alliance Data, Bread is a leading digital payments company that works with merchants and partners to personalize payment options for their customers. Through its full-funnel recommendation engine, Bread empowers merchants to sell more, improve conversion and lift average-order-value. Follow Bread on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.



Alliance Data Card Services and Bread are a proud part of the Alliance Data enterprise, a FORTUNE 500 and S&P MidCap 400 company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with more than 8,000 associates worldwide.



* Alliance Data offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).

* All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.

* Alliance Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* Alliance Data will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

* Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for Alliance Data.

* Alliance Data participates in E-Verify.

* Alliance Data will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal and credit histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

* Alliance Data complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. Applicants with disabilities may contact Alliance Data to request an arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at TaOps@alliancedata.com.




Job Family:

Human Resources

Job Type:


Regular