Diversity & Inclusion Advancement Director

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 7-10 years of professional experience focused on the diversity and inclusion space
• Degree or certifications in HR including SHRM, PHR, or SPHR preferred
• Experience in managing programs through to completion

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to traverse the tactical, operational, and strategic needs of a growing function, and proven success in an environment of ambiguity and change
• Collaborative leadership orientation; must be able to build consensus.
• Analytical skills to interpret data, identify and communicate trends and recommend actions based on multiple factors and options
• Ability to earn trust, collaborate, and maintain positive and professional relationships, with various stakeholders internally and externally
• Effective communication skills and ability to influence across all levels in the organization
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and use resources effectively

Competencies

This role requires Competency proficiency at the Leader of the Business level.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

• Drives Vision & Purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Global Perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.

WHY AVIENT:

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

 We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. 

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

·       Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. 

Security includes physical security and cyber security.

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