The Associate Diversity & Inclusion Partner supports the execution of the diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) strategic roadmap that focuses on building a diverse and inclusive culture while elevating the employee experience.
This important role will assist in the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement efforts of diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives that increase awareness and understanding of DE&I and employee engagement.
Your Story.
You will support the execution of the diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) strategic roadmap that focuses on building a diverse and inclusive culture while elevating the employee experience.
This important role will assist in the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement efforts of diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives that increase awareness and understanding of DE&I and employee engagement.
Your Passion.
Our Culture.
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you.
Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family.
At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company.
You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career.
With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.
If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
Benefits that set us apart.
• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Work Week
o Hybrid work schedule – Onsite Tuesday – Thursday with the option to work remotely Monday and Friday
o Compressed work week – Option of ½ day Friday
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center: includes a nurse practitioner, licensed physical therapist, dietitian, personal trainer, and health coach, care coordinator and work-life mentor
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store
What You Do.
• Act as a diversity champion leveraging DE&I leading practices.
• Create and execute annual DE&I training plan
• Partner with external vendors to deliver DE&I training, including reinforcement strategies
• Create and manage annual diversity calendar implementing activities for key recognized observances
• Collaborate with OD to integrate DE&I in talent management systems
• In partnership with Employer Brand team implement initiatives that build awareness and attract diverse pools of talent.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to implement recruiting and sourcing strategies to build and develop diverse talent pipeline
• Represent Sargento at external diversity events to promote our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion.
• Serve as liaison to employee business groups to ensure activities align with DEI strategy
• Coordinate & facilitate quarterly “All EBG” meetings creating synergies
• Implement and provide administrative support of diversity & inclusion programs, aligned with DEI strategy
• Submit reports that measures effectiveness of DE&I initiatives & programs using metrics/KPI’s
• Support DE&I continuous improvement efforts
• In collaboration with Communications, create and implement DEI communications plans.
• Submit Affirmative Action plans, EEO1 and VET reports for compliance
Your Education and Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or business-related field
• 1-3 years of experience managing projects
• 1-3 years of relevant HR experience
• Diversity certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint
Our Story.
With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of $1.
8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years.
We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses.
Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces.
Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.
To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.
sargento.
com/us/en.
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