Diversity Programs & Partnerships Specialist

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**Regular or Temporary:** Regular

• *Language Fluency:** English (Required)
• *Work Shift:**

1st shift (United States of America) **Please review the following job description:** Focus on developing the overall strategy to foster relationships and partnerships with key organizations to engage with diverse talent. Instrumental in assisting the organization to increase diversity representation and talent employed in the organization.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Partner with Talent Enterprise Recruiting and Programs Director to develop strategies for the attraction, recruitment and candidate experience of targeted demographics. Lays out tactical plans to deliver on D&I Program strategies and initiatives through both direct actions and leading the actions of others.
2. Track Diversity & Inclusion recruiting metrics and reporting; interpret data to capture insights and identify hiring, outreach and candidate experience opportunities (internal and external pipelines)
3. Liaises with and influences divisional team and other internal partners to deliver a seamless and inclusive recruiting experience.
4. Develop, plan and lead D&I recruiting best practice and compliance trainings for Talent Acquisition team, leaders and interviewers
5. Own bi-monthly partner meetings, this role will own and moderate the large group sessions to review progress against goals, to engage in discussions to advance our learning, and to collaborate on challenges.
6. Select and attend (with Recruiters and other stakeholders) hiring events targeting underrepresented talent
7. Partner closely with the Recruiters and Business Resource Groups (BRG) leaders to influence the workforce strategies aimed at improving representation.
8. Mentor and coach recruiting staff to diversity outreach and inclusivity practices
9. Work with Internal Communications and External Affairs/Social Media teams to promote employer brand via social media channels with a focus on recruitment
10. Partner with the Early Career and Experienced Talent Recruiting team members as an Inclusion & Belonging subject matter expert
11. Gauge brand awareness and strength via social media presence and take corrective action as needed.
12. Lead event-planning/coordination of events with affinity partners to create turn-key recruiting events

**Required Qualifications:** The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree or relevant combination of education and experience
2. 5+ years of supporting the full cycle recruiting experience
3. 6+ years of diversity and inclusion strategy and/or execution experience driving national and local relationships resulting in increased diverse pipelines and hires
4. Prior experience building relationships with external organizations focused on historically underrepresented /diverse talent pools
5. Significant experience developing and implementing DEI talent acquisition programs
6. Broad business knowledge and ability to engage with and influence at all levels to implement strategic goals and translate them into tactical plans and objectives
7. Highly developed understanding and knowledge of program design and implementation in the areas of DEI and talent acquisition
8. Independent, strategic thinker who fosters a culture of curiosity, creative-thinking and continual process improvement
9. Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects)
10. Demonstrates a company ownership mindset, thinking beyond boundaries of their own area
11. Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings
12. Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time and helping other teams
13. Identify opportunities to grow relationships with diverse communities that are best for our business and best for the participants of this community
14. Ability to represent Truist, both internally and externally, to deliver our vision and strategy succinctly and with impact
15. Advise stakeholders and partners on performance and how to achieve positive business outcomes

**Preferred Skills:**

1. Experience working with Veterans Talent and Programs
2. Ability to inspire peers and leaders
3. Ability to lead in division and enterprise development of methods, techniques and criteria for programs and people
4. Pro-actively create and maintain strategic relationships
5. Ability to handle complex issues with discretion and handle sensitive information
6. Superior analytical skills with the ability to use data to create, develop and execute recruiting strategies
7. Exceptional communication and influence skills, building relationships of trust with diverse internal and external stakeholders
8. Strong business acumen and politically savvy
9. Outstanding consultative, collaboration, teamwork, and diplomacy skill

**General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:** All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site ( . Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work. **_Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace._** EEO is the Law ( Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ( English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) E-Verify ( Associated topics: community participating, community support, consultant, coordinator, customer experience, liaison, program, resource specialist, school, supportive service Share this job listing #J-18808-Ljbffr truist