Global Business Resource Group Program Associate

Ingredion - Westchester, IL

Full-time

Westchester, IL

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Global Business Resource Group Program Associate will serve as the main point of contact for Business Resource Groups (BRGs), ensuring their strategic plans and programming align with the company's Inclusion and Belonging strategy. This role involves providing guidance, conducting research, facilitating communication, and coordinating events to enhance employee engagement and celebrate diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight to BRGs, Local Impact Teams, and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct research to identify best practices and provide insights for BRG leadership teams and impact teams.
• Facilitate regular calls with BRG leaders to share updates and provide a consultative approach to problem solving.
• Create a global calendar for programming across regions, functions, and levels to celebrate diversity.
• Partner with internal and external communications teams to develop a comprehensive BRG communication strategy.
• Coordinate activities such as events, conferences, meetings, and philanthropy drives with the BRGs.
• Manage and enhance the BRG membership database and mass communications platform.
• Run BRG leadership selections process and support continuity planning for BRG leaders.
• Act as a project lead to develop and implement strategic events.
• Partner with talent acquisition to maximize recruiting through BRGs.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in sociology, social justice, diversity and inclusion, equity, human resources, peace operations or a closely related field.
• Previous experience in coordinating day-to-day Inclusion and Belonging work.
• Previous experience in building and leading Business Resource Groups or equivalent communities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience building, delivering, and measuring high-impact learning experiences to diverse audiences.
• Experience communicating across diverse audiences including employees and customers.
• Advanced organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• The ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment, meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Work environment free from harassment and discrimination
• Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities