Diversity and Inclusion Director

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Job description

About JLL -

We're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

As a highly knowledgeable subject matter expert you'll work with key stakeholders across the AMR (Americas) senior leadership team to develop and drive the JLL AMR Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy.

You will be a thought leader for D&I staying informed of best practices, benchmarks and competitor activity, you'll be an ambassador for our D&I program externally, acting as a spokesperson for JLL's D&I commitment in industry gatherings, speaking engagements, and advocating for greater change within the business community, as well as supporting clients in their diversity and inclusion efforts. Internally you'll coach the leadership on their role in inclusion. As a senior influential leader, you'll engage with staff at all levels to create an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

* Develop and deliver an ambitious and meaningful long-term D&I strategy within AMR, setting out clear priority focus areas and measurable goals
* Develop deep relationships with key stakeholders across the region and business lines, working with them to equip them to address Diversity & Inclusion challenges specific to their teams
* Develops and delivers initiatives, education and awareness programs that promote a diverse and inclusive culture, and drives cultural change
* Collaborate with the HR team to ensure D&I is embedded in all areas of the employee experience
* Drive and execute the global diversity and inclusion strategy for AMR
* Scale initiatives to be leveraged across AMR region and globe where applicable
* Work with HR to ensure policies and benefits are equitable and inclusionary
* In collaboration with L&D, design and implement and D&I learning program for leaders, managers, and employees
* Represent JLL with local community or industry partners, peers, and clients
* Manage and engage with key external stakeholders e.g. clients, membership organization
* Track diversity metrics providing regular updates to senior stakeholders within the AMR region highlighting progress and where action must be taken

Skills & Experience:

* 5+ years of experience of operating effectively and successfully leading D&I change in a large, complex, and matrixed global organization
* A strong influencer and leader with a track record of implementing a strategy, working with others to achieve objectives through their teams
* Understanding and awareness of legislation, diversity & inclusion challenges, and best practice in different geographies, as well as the cultural and social nuances between different countries and regions
* Relevant D&I experience in and knowledgeable in D&I best practice and trends
* A highly strategic operator formulating and executing company-level strategic and operational goals, exercising influence through others, and driving cross-functional teams with a track record in fast-paced, high-energy environments
* Highly effective communicator with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts, and proposals, and to lead and facilitate committees and numerous meetings
* Excellent stakeholder prioritization and stakeholder engagement skills with the willingness and ability to engage and enthuse staff at all levels of a business
* Strategic mind-set: outcome focused; creative, a natural problem solver
* Tenacity, drive to succeed, can do attitude with ability to use creativity and initiative to ensure the delivery of a stretching strategy
* Enthusiastic and self-driven; flexible and collaborative, with good team-working skills
* A strong attention to detail and accuracy in numerical (is numerical the same as analytical?) work, in particular diversity data
* Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to work to tight deadlines and to manage conflicting stakeholder priorities
* Strong capability to manage and extract best in class outcomes from external vendors
* Ability to manage AMR inclusion and diversity budget
* Role model being a great people leader with the ability to upskill other managers and senior leaders
* Acumen in technology; proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Workday and social media

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What you can expect from us

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We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

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