Global Business Resource Group Program Associate

$56,100 - $74,833/Yr

Ingredion - Westchester, IL

Full-time

Westchester, IL

Food Manufacturing

About the position

In this role, you will serve as the Business Resource Group (BRG) main point of contact, ensuring alignment and integration of BRG strategic plans and programming with the company's overall Inclusion and Belonging strategy. You will provide guidance and oversight to BRGs and other key stakeholders, conduct research to identify best practices, facilitate communication among BRG leaders, and coordinate various cultural events and initiatives to promote diversity and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight to BRGs, Local Impact Teams, and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct research to identify best practices and provide insights for BRGs leadership 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, or a closely related field.
• Previous experience in coordinating day-to-day Inclusion and Belonging work.
• Experience building and leading Business Resource Groups or equivalent communities.
• Advanced organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience communicating across diverse audiences including employees and customers.
• 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.
• Eligibility for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.