HR Generalist - DEI & Culture

Cuyahoga County Board Of Developmental Disabilities - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cleveland, OH

About the position

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking an HR Generalist to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and agency culture. This position is pivotal in working across the organization to optimize the organizational culture, aligning the organization's diversity and inclusion goals with strategic plan outcomes, and responding to external changes or policies that impact culture. The HR Generalist will develop and implement the organization's diversity strategies aimed at attracting, hiring, and maintaining a diverse workplace. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including assisting with the development, recommendation, and execution of strategies to foster Cuyahoga DD's diversity goals. The HR Generalist will review current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing their effectiveness in supporting Cuyahoga DD's diversity goals, and will recommend necessary changes. Additionally, the position involves collecting and analyzing statistical data to evaluate Cuyahoga DD's staff and the people served in accordance with diversity standards and goals. The HR Generalist will also be responsible for developing or acquiring training and development programs to support diversity and retention initiatives. They will provide guidance to supervisory and human resources staff in developing objective performance evaluations and policies. Keeping abreast of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices is essential, as is providing training and policy updates to colleagues and staff to ensure legal compliance. Furthermore, the HR Generalist will assist in implementing employee engagement activities to promote a unified culture and customer service strategies to ensure Cuyahoga DD continues to provide excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, recommendation, and execution of strategies to foster Cuyahoga DD's diversity goals.
• Review current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing their effectiveness in supporting diversity goals and recommend necessary changes.
• Collect and analyze statistical data to evaluate Cuyahoga DD's staff and people served in accordance with diversity standards and goals.
• Develop or acquire training and development programs to support diversity and retention initiatives.
• Provide guidance to supervisory and human resources staff in developing objective performance evaluations and policies.
• Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Provide training and policy updates to colleagues and staff, ensuring legal compliance of management and human resources staff.
• Assist with implementing employee engagement activities to promote a unified culture.
• Assist with implementing customer service strategies to ensure excellent service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Diversity Studies, or a related field required.
• Three to five years of Human Resources and/or Diversity and/or related experience required.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with core diversity and inclusion concepts and practices as well as strong capability in organizational change.
• Excellent communication skills, including effective presentations, report writing, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments.
• Knowledge of practices and principles of developmental disabilities, vocational rehabilitation, and employment services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting.
• Ability to foster strong internal and external relationships for integrating diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency initiatives throughout the community.
• Strong talent data analytics experience and ability to use data to drive change.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing and implementing diversity training programs.
• Familiarity with community resources and partnerships related to diversity and inclusion.
• Experience in employee engagement strategies and initiatives.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance