Senior Manager, Diversity & Inclusion at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Overview



Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.


Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.


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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.


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Job Description:





As a DIBS Senior Manager, you will lead the development and identification of innovative opportunities at Baker Tilly. This encompasses creating strategic goals and success metrics, exploring new channels for diverse talent, establishing networks with key stakeholders, and devising processes and programs for the integration and development of diverse talent. Additionally, you will collaborate with market leaders to identify opportunities for Baker Tilly to strengthen its partnerships with community-based organizations and initiatives aligned with our firm's DIBS strategy.



Responsibilities:



1. Project Management & Consulting

• Liaison and build relationships with relevant cross-functional key stakeholders and support the continued development of the DIBS team.
  
  


• Utilize strong project management skills to drive accountability and actions to advance the DIBS strategy within the organization
  
  


• Provide subject matter expertise, strategic planning, coaching, education, and consultancy to senior stakeholders to drive key DIBS business outcomes
  
  


• Recognize and respond to regional, local, and remote dynamics related to an ever-evolving DIBS and business landscape
  
  

2. Employee Engagement

• Implement best and leading practices to enhance retention and engagement Baker Tilly's diverse team member population
  
  


• Continue to execute the SOAR, Nextgen, and GROW strategies and provide leadership and support to empower and strengthen our internal communities
  
  


• Champion and scale initiatives nationally and globally across a diverse, remote, and multifunctional organization as we grow as a firm
  
  

3. Training & Development

• Design and facilitate DIBS trainings for newly combined firms
  
  


• Collaborate with the Learning Department to take ownership on DIBS learning initiatives
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Advance degree preferred/beneficial in Organizational Behavior, HR, Education.
  
  


• PMP certification preferred
  
  


• Minimum of 8 years of experience with progressive leadership experience in HR and/or DEI roles.
  
  


• Experience managing and influencing internal leadership and working across an organization with multiple stakeholders.
  
  


• Demonstrated success in developing cutting edge strategy and driving process improvements with regard to diversity and inclusion issues in the workplace.
  
  


• Excellent communication skills, including effective writing, listening, presentation and facilitation skills.
  
  


• Excellent Project Management skills
  
  


• Proven willingness and ability to be hands-on, and work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  


• 15-20% travel (conferences, training, etc)
  
  

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