Diversity Equity & Inclusion Generalist Ii

Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI’s most valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we're known for.
In this role the DE&I Generalist II will be responsible to develop and deliver innovative and best in class processes that supports ALDI’s diverse workforce and enhance its inclusive culture. The ideal candidate will have experiences in working with employee resource groups, DE&I program management, and developing partnership across a retail organization. The candidate should have an educational background in multicultural studies, business administration, communication, or related field. The objective of this role is to manage the implementation of complex diversity and inclusion programs that further ALDI’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion framework and strategy.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Naperville, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Identifies and maximizes external resources, thought leadership, and industry best practices to support the evolution and development of ALDI’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion and Employee Resource Group programs.
• Manages key components of program implementation including policies, toolkits, governance, guidelines and templates.
• Collaborates with the team leadership to develop and implement new strategic activities and initiatives.
• Leads presentations and prepare materials to various audiences to highlight trends, program effectiveness and demonstrate the impact of Diversity Equity & Inclusion programs and initiatives.
• Coordinates, plans and schedules all aspects of diversity-related programs and events on an annual basis.
• Oversees Diversity Equity & Inclusion content and communication on the intranet and other communication platforms.
• Advises on any changes or actions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Informs management of recurring issues or when additional team training may be required.
• Acts as a project manager on DE&I projects and initiatives by understanding need, identifying dependencies and explaining how outcomes affect other areas of the business.
• Establishes priorities among tasks, deliverables, resources and schedules based on management requirements for assigned projects; communicates to project support team members as needed.
• Evaluates reporting needs for assigned projects, collaborating with necessary working groups to provide creative and quantitative data to determine ROI for leadership and various business partners.
• Remains current and leads compliance with new federal, state, and local legislation and regulations impacting Diversity Equity & Inclusion; identifies developing trends within the industry; liaises with internal stakeholders to ensure documentation of possible impacts to the Company.
• Leads all project management related responsibilities and manages projects of a larger scope.
• Assists in training and developing team members to retain a motivated and professional workforce.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.
• Strong Diversity Equity & Inclusion acumen with knowledge of the issues surrounding race, diversity, equity, inclusion, and implicit bias.
• Capacity to define program requirements and use data and metrics to determine improvements and establish clear objectives.
• Utilizes understanding, intuition and sensitivity to influence decisions around Diversity Equity & Inclusion topics.
• Advanced project management skills to handle complex projects simultaneously from start to finish.
• Ability to handle, administer, report, and track allocation for all Diversity Equity & Inclusion programs and Employee Resources Groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Passion for, understanding of, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Multicultural & Diversity Studies or a related field required.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Communications, Organizational Development or Social Impact required.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion principals and best practices required.
• Experience developing and scaling diversity & Inclusion initiatives for 5 years or more with measurable results required.
• Experience collaborating with employee resource groups and/or partnering with employee networks required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.