Director, DEIB & EEO - Philadelphia Gas Works

Overview

Philadelphia Gas Works

The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.

Free Health Insurance Options– Free Dental Insurance – Flex Spending - Commuter Benefits - Pension Plan – Free Parking – Wellness Programs – Onsite Gyms – Tuition Assistance-  PSLF Eligible Employer- Parental Leave - Eligible for Hybrid Work Environment

The job is a full time role on site at Philadelphia Gas Works. After six months the role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule for PA residents of 3 days on site and 2 remote.

Director, DEIB & EEO

DEI is a process of creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. DEIB adds a fourth dimension, belonging, which measures whether employees feel welcomed, valued, and included in the workplace.

The Director, DEIB is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of programs and services that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEIB) within PGW. Primary responsibility includes measuring and monitoring company DEIB, developing new program sand practices that effectively increase DEIB, and providing support to various groups within the organization.

This Director will serve as the subject matter expert on DEIB and provide vision and counsel on matters of diversity initiatives, strategic planning, education and research, and program implementation.

This Director will also develop and administer training to help employees embrace and understand differing perspectives. Additionally, this Director will act as the department representative in matters relating to EEO in the workplace and will also oversee and administer PGWs Employee Assistance and Drug & Alcohol Program.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement key initiatives to advance PGW's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion AND Belonging Strategy in areas including but not limited to talent acquisition and onboarding, employee engagement, performance management and learning and development.

Responsible for bringing external insight and best practice, deliver benchmarking, diagnosis and design as required.

Drive the implementation-related actions, both strategic and day-to-day tactical, to embed DEIB into the overall functional people strategy

Develop meaningful and appropriate metrics to measure success and gauge effectiveness of DEIB initiatives and identified goals.

Provide guidance and best practices to Training team to facilitate learning curriculum and instructional transformation that advances diversity and inclusion

Develop and communicate plans to internal and external stakeholders to meet established objectives.

Proactively monitor internal and external diversity trends and legal developments that may impact policy, recruitment, and retention of a diverse workforce.

Incumbent will act as liaison with PGWs Supply Chain and work to establish a partnership in DEI activities.

Visibly champion DEI across the business, supporting culture change.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Monitor the corporate recruiting process to ensure that position vacancies attract and retain employees possessing the highest levels of competency in accordance with the Affirmative Action Program, Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and PGW's objectives for a diversified workforce.

Develop, implement, and manage all aspects of PGW's Equal Employment Opportunity planning and administrative functions including but not limited to: Affirmative Action Planning, Successive Planning, Diversity Training and Sexual Harassment

Oversee the development of an Affirmative Action Plan that maximizes equal employment opportunities, increase participation of minorities and women in under-utilized job groups and ensures that the PGW's workforce is reflective of its customer base.

Oversee and coordinate all employee EEO complaints and internal workplace grievances including but not limited to:

Supervising and conducting investigations to gather supporting documentation through such means as interviewing complainants, witness and manager and conferring with the Legal department or outside counsel

Maintain record and reporting systems of filed complaints of discrimination, alleged policy violations, etc.

Attending fact-finding conferences & hearings

Making recommendations to management regarding potential resolutions.

Employee Assistance and Drug & Alcohol Program

Develop the nature and scope of PGW's needs for third-party administrator of PGW's Employee's Assistance Program

Monitor contract service providers to ensure compliance of employee needs

Field and answer employee inquiries regarding EAP programs

Oversee Drug & Alcohol Training.

Finance & Accounting

Prepare monthly and annual capital and operating budgets; allocate project budgets consistent with PGW's strategic and operating plans.

Develop justification for all capital projects and for all monthly variances for the operating budget.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration required. Advanced degree preferred.

Must have experience developing a DEIB strategy and implementing DEIB programs at a corporate level.

Must have experience developing meaningful and appropriate metrics to measure success and gauge effectiveness of DEIB initiatives and identified goals.

7 to 10 years of directly related experience in Human Resources disciplines including EEO/Affirmative Action; employee relations and/or HRIS administration.

Experience in delivering DEI interventions from diagnosis through design to implementation and impact measurementB

Experience in facilitating DEIB sessions and training DEIB facilitators.

Experience in best practices and organizational change theories for ensuring a Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive and Belonging workplace.

Receipt of Professional Human Resource (PHR} designation or Diversity and Inclusion Certification would be a plus.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, budget/accounting principles, and procurement procedures.

Must be a skilled leader the ability to create a professional and constructive environment that fosters a team-oriented and customer service approach to day-to-day operations

We offer a strong benefit package that includes free basic health and dental insurance. PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.

Location: 800 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA19122

While we appreciate all responses, only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted. Local candidates will be given preference.