Sr. Director, Global Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

About the position Tapestry prides itself on being a purpose-led, people-centered company that balances fashion authority with meaningful, positive change. As our name suggests, we believe in the intertwining of a broad mix of people who bring diverse perspectives, unleashing the power of innovation and self-expression in our products and experiences. Our core values of 'Embracing Difference by Design' and 'Stand Taller Together' are non-negotiable, it's who we are. They're the bedrock of the kind of ingenuity that turns heads, turns objects into icons and comes only from the places few have looked before. The Sr. Director, Global Equity, Inclusion and Diversity drives the strategic planning, development, execution and measurement of Tapestry's workforce, workplace and marketplace equity, inclusion and diversity objectives, as critical business enablers of company innovation and growth. This role partners with all levels of the organization and third parties as needed to action on a holistic strategy and to establish cross-functional accountability for key deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and performance manage global Equity, Inclusion & Diversity team members
• Develop and manage the annual budget, as well as a multi-year long-range plan
• Provide direct oversight for the day-to-day management of the function budget, reporting and forecasting
• Retrieve data from relevant systems and data sources for analysis, measurement and tracking of KPIs for internal and external reporting, accountability, benchmarking, media inquiries and stakeholder engagement
• Grow and develop the global Inclusion Network and Inclusion Council program to ensure win-win outcomes for employee experience, community engagement and contribution to organizational outcomes
• Identify, evaluate, oversee and cultivate key external industry coalitions and vendor partnerships
• Effectively navigate and engage with a complex array of external affairs and stakeholder groups including local and national advocacy groups, legislators, vendors, investors and consumers
• Collaborate with and serve as a subject matter expert to corporate and brand centers of excellence to include, but not limited to Human Resources; Corporate Communications; Marketing; Product Development; Legal; Environmental, Social and Governance; Social Impact; Procurement; Treasury; Investor Relations; Consumer Insights; Finance; Information Technology; Supply Chain and Logistics
• Serve as a company representative and spokesperson with media outlets, industry coalitions and industry events Requirements
• 12+ years of overall working experience in a business setting
• A B.A./B.S. degree in a related discipline preferred (e.g., Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Equity, Inclusion & Diversity, Multicultural Marketing or related field)
• Ability to develop a cross functional strategy and pivot from strategy to operational execution in a global, matrix environment
• A deep passion for and direct experience in leading an Equity, Inclusion & Diversity corporate function
• An ability to serve as a confidant, advisor and coach to executive leadership
• Capability to foster meaningful relationships with external partners and stakeholders
• String financial acumen with direct oversight of departmental level budgeting and forecasting
• A proven track record of facilitating company-wide initiatives with multiple stakeholders, including senior level leaders
• Strong inspirational leadership, communication, interpersonal skills and team development capability, including co-located and remote team members
• Experience in facilitation and public speaking to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to use data to develop insights, story tell, inform decisions, measure impact and drive accountability
• A high level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Advanced proficiency in arenaflex Word, arenaflex Excel and PowerPoint Nice-to-haves
• 5+ years of leadership experience in Human Resources, Corporate Communications, B2C or a related field
• Thorough understanding of global human resources and diversity management principles, practices, procedures and regulations
• Fashion industry or multi-unit experience
• Demonstrated acumen in advanced equity, inclusion, equity and strategic diversity management theories and practices
• Experience in a fast-paced, multinational work environment
• Direct experience leading people systems reporting, analytics, data visualization and AI prompt engineering Benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability insurance
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