Inclusion Lead FTC (maternity cover) - Hybrid at Deloitte

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR, Diversity And Inclusion, Employee Relations, Project Management, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Training, Policy Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Trust Building, Proactivity, Detail Orientation, Problem Solving, CIPD

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Deloitte is the biggest professional services Firm in the world and making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. We’re driven to create positive progress for our clients, community, people, and the planet. This sense of purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards, to tackle the challenges that matter. . Why you'll enjoy this new opportunity The Employee Relations (ER) & Inclusion team, within People & Purpose (P&P), partners with the business to foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace. The team provides expert employee relations advisory with strategic leadership of inclusion initiatives, supporting fair and equitable people practices across Deloitte. This Inclusion Manager will work with the Head of Employee Relations & Inclusion to shape and drive our inclusion strategy alongside the Inclusion Council, Inclusion Networks, and the wider P&P team. Fostering inclusion is a core value at Deloitte, and this role significantly supports the firm’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, contributing to its overall success. This maternity cover position offers a varied and impactful experience involving multiple stakeholder engagements and projects, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile agenda within a leading professional services firm. Key skills and prior experience that align well with this position Experienced HR/Diversity and Inclusion professional. Employee relations experience desirable. Strong knowledge of HR policies, best practices, relevant legislation, and a genuine passion for fostering workplace inclusion with hands-on experience required. Proven ability to build trust, influence senior stakeholders, and manage confidential, challenging conversations. Strong project management skills with the ability to leverage data-driven insights for effective decision-making. Proficient in MS PowerPoint and Excel for impactful presentations and analysing data. Highly proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities independently. CIPD or relevant HR qualifications/certifications. Qualifications in diversity and inclusion, Employee Relations, or related fields are advantageous. Success in the Role: Performance Outcomes in your first 6-12 months Drive Deloitte’s Inclusion agenda and support our P&P strategy by shaping and delivering progressive, market-leading initiatives that continue to build upon a diverse workforce, inclusive culture, and equitable workplace aligned with local, North-South Europe (NSE), and Global ambitions. Act as a trusted advisor on inclusion best practices and compliance, and support and respond proactively to internal and external events to promote a safe, inclusive workplace culture. Collaborate internally and externally with relevant communities/forums to share best practices, action NSE/Global priorities and amplify our impact in Professional Services, the marketplace, and society through our strategic alliances. What type of work will I be doing? Oversee our current Inclusion Networks (ERGs), plus any new networks, by empowering Partner sponsors, co-leads and committees to run inclusive, strategic, market-leading ERGs that positively influence our Employee Value Proposition. Chair the Inclusion Council, supporting P&P in driving our inclusion strategy, by setting agendas, chairing meetings, and fostering collaboration among network leadership and Partner sponsors, continuously evolving the forum to maximise engagement and influence. Lead firm-wide ER & inclusion initiatives such as the development and modernisation of our people policies, the Return to Work programme, Gender Pay Gap Report, Women in Leadership forum, accessibility enhancements. Partner with the Learning team to design and deliver people management and inclusive leadership training at key career lifecycle touchpoints. Collaborate with key partners to create and analyse ER and inclusion data, identify trends and risks, and use data-driven insights to inform strategies and develop metrics for measuring initiative impact. Who is the Hiring Manager? The Hiring Manager is the Head of Employee Relations & Inclusion, a strategic and empathetic leader with deep expertise in HR and Employee Relations. She champions a collaborative leadership style that values transparency, empowerment, commercial acumen, and innovation. She is committed to nurturing talent, encouraging bold thinking, and fostering an environment where diverse perspectives drive business success. Where is this role based? This role is based in Dublin, Ireland, operating within a flexible hybrid working model that balances office collaboration with remote working. You will engage regularly with colleagues across Deloitte’s offices, enabling you to build strong relationships and influence at all levels. For more details on our working model, please visit our Deloitte Works webpage. Rewards and Benefits of working at Deloitte Ireland At Deloitte, your reward is competitive and supports our purpose of helping you never stop growing. We believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. We offer a range of supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, learning & development and enhanced leave options. You'll also be part of an inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your full self to work every day. For more review our Rewards & Benefits webpage. If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. What we offer Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, supports our purpose and enables our people to never stop growing. Your reward at Deloitte is not just your salary, we believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. Our ambition is to achieve gender equality and enable continuous growth. We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, training, coaching and enhanced leave options among others. Keep on being you. Bring your full, absolute self to work, every day. Explore, question and collaborate. Stretch your thinking, while building a career that inspires and energises you. And, whatever motivates you, keep growing both professionally and personally – because when you make an impact that matters, we do too. Deloitte is the number one professional services firm in the world, and the leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, sustainability, tax, and related services. We have offices across Ireland in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick and Galway. Deloitte is proud of the enhanced flexibility that we offer our people through our hybrid working strategy, Deloitte Works. It means we trust our people with the flexibility and control to make the right choices in where, when, and how they work. Deloitte is looking for people that have a leadership mindset, are curious, enjoy solving challenges and are eager to grow their careers.

Responsibilities

The Inclusion Lead will shape and drive the inclusion strategy, oversee Inclusion Networks, and lead firm-wide ER & inclusion initiatives. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.