Director, Diversity & Inclusion

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Company: Goodyear
Location: Akron, OH

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Goodyear. More Driven.


Position Overview:

As a key member of the HR leadership team, the Director, Diversity & Inclusion will be responsible for leading Goodyear’s continued work to develop and execute a company-wide diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy. This includes partnering closely cross functionally with the HR team (e.g., HR business partners, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Talent Management), business leaders, and external partners to identify priorities, create a D&I strategy, manage implementation, track progress, and evolve the strategy to address company needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and evolve company-wide D&I strategy in partnership with key stakeholders and aligned to business goals and objectives, with focus in areas of recruitment, talent management, leadership development, learning & development, associate engagement and retention;
  • Lead programs/plans/initiatives in partnership with the D&I team and HR teams; Ensure affirmative action plan compliance and incorporation in connection with Compliance Manager – NA.
  • Serve as subject matter expert and liaison to HRBPs and the business to educate, train and create strategic actions to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent;
  • Partner with Compliance & Ethics and EHS&S teams to prepare annual Corporate Responsibility Report.
  • Evaluate D&I strategy and progress through a data driven approach; Develop metrics for measuring the effectiveness of company D&I initiatives; Conduct research and benchmarking analysis, including monitoring and reporting on D&I topics, to identify best practices, and make recommendations for strategies and solutions in support of global D&I programs;
  • Create global index of D&I offerings and programs.
  • Partner with Communications to develop effective communications plan that includes regularly communication of internal and external diversity and inclusion initiatives, events, and progress;
  • Effectively communicate and present D&I strategy and initiatives to executive leadership and Board of Directors.
  • Evaluate and manage strategic and operating plans for Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and diversity councils with focus on growth and integration; Identify, build, and sustain community partnerships to support diversity and inclusion projects/plans/initiatives and business strategies.

Experience and Education:

  • Minimum 10 years of Diversity & Inclusion experience in positions of increasing responsibility and senior leadership capacity.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective D&I-related global initiatives and programs, particularly outside the U.S.
  • Advanced project management and data analytics experience.
  • Significant experience in change management and creating alignment with a diverse set of employees on a global level.
  • This leader must have a strong track record of influencing, inspiring team members and coaching in the areas of D&I.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Communications; Master’s degree preferred.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
  • Ability to influence, build effective relationships at all levels of the organization, and balance interests of multiple stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of research design, measurement and analysis and assessment methodologies.
  • Broad business acumen combined with deep functional knowledge of D&I best practices.
  • Solid knowledge of U.S. laws and guidelines related to diversity and familiarity with international labor and human rights laws.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 64,000 people and manufactures its products in 47 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to http://www.goodyear.com/corporate.