Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Responsibility
Company: The Pok--mon Company International
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Get to know The Pok--mon Company International
The Pok--mon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pok--mon
Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is
responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the
Pok--mon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home
entertainment, and the official Pok--mon website. Pok--mon was
launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular
children's entertainment properties in the world.
Learn more online at LinkedIn (), and
Get to know the role
- Job Title: Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social
Responsibility
- Job Summary: This role is a key leader and employee advocate
with responsibilities spanning across all areas of the business
globally. They lead a team of diversity, equity, inclusion and
social responsibility employees who will be the primary liaison
between the business and DEISR. This position promotes The Pok--mon
Company International's (TPCi) global culture of innovation,
diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. This role will partner
with the DEISR Team to build diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
and Social Responsibility (SR) initiatives and programs to
influence employee engagement, talent acquisition, talent
management, charitable community engagement and marketplace
opportunities across our global team to engage and retain talent
and foster relationships in local and global communities. This
position will report to the Vice President and Chief Diversity
Equity & Inclusion Officer (CDO), lead the DEISR team, and will
partner with stakeholders across the organization and operate as an
internal business consultant.
- FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
- People Manager: Yes What you'll do
- Serve as a direct people leader for the DEI&SR department,
including mentorship and development responsibilities for members
of the team. 50% of the time will be direct leadership, guidance,
and development of the existing team, 50% will be strategy
implementation.
- Provide thought leadership and expertise in creating and
supporting employee engagement, change and people initiatives.
- Lead and partner within the team to broaden and execute global
strategies and initiatives.
- Lead and partner with team to establish key performance
indicators (KPIs) and accountability mechanisms to keep the
organization focused on DEI goals while translating data and
recommendations into concrete actions. Define measurements of
success and establish metrics and dashboards to inform strategic
planning, decision making, track engagement and community outreach
related to DEI and CSR initiatives/performance. The impact you will
make
Within 3 months
- Developed rapport and the foundation for trust within DEISR
Team.
- Identified a path forward to establish relationships with key
stakeholders and partners.
- Established the role the DEISR Director plays within the
leadership team of the global organization.
- Created a gap analysis identifying core strengths of the team
and where opportunities for improvement exist.
- Created a gap analysis identifying department systems and
process and where opportunities for improvement exist. Within 6
months
- Based on the foundation of TPCi's culture, created an
environment within the DEISR that generates high engagement from
team members and establishes a place where everyone can bring their
best selves to their work.
- Established a plan for bringing best practices, tools, and
processes to the internal team that supports team structure,
development, shared purpose and team accountability.
- Established relationships with external partners and assumed
responsibility for day 2-day vendor management.
- Established trusted relationships with ERGs and internal
stakeholders. Within 12 months
- Measurably improved team dynamics and structure.
- Catalyzed change across the team and organization leading to
continuous reflection and improvement of processes, tools, and
practices.
- Shaped the impact and direction of the DEISR Strategic
Implementation.
- Established credibility of the DEISR team. What you'll bring
- Twelve+ (12+) years of relevant professional experience, 5+
years of demonstrated leadership of mid-size teams; including
experience with change leadership, strategic planning,
cross-functional collaboration, and performance management.
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience as a direct people leader and teams.
- Excellent technical, project management, and communication
skills.
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
- Strong data analysis skills.
- Solutions-orientation approach. Management Consulting
- Proven track record of success in cultivating relationships
through collaboration including working with senior
leadership.
- Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. How you'll be successful
- Passion for Pok--mon: Develops an understanding of the Pok--mon
brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans,
and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to
everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity
and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an
opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve
complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by
leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different
perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions,
actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote
high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and
embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in
an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships,
adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to
solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and
needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and
important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a
unique Pok--mon experience. What to expect
- An employee first culture
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pok--mon
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs
- Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start
between $178,000.00 - $211,850.00. The full range is $178,000.00 -
$267,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where
the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly
related to each candidates' qualifications and professional
experience uniquely.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
- Generous paid family leave
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection
insurance
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching
- UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
- Fitness reimbursement
- Commuter benefit
- LinkedIn learning
- Comprehensive relocation package
- Hybrid work environment The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of
their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For
roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to
work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to
arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates
to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland.
However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may
consider supporting an employment permit application, in
appropriate and suitable cases.
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