Director Governance & Controls, Workplace Fairness

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The Director, Governance & Controls – Workplace Fairness is a strategic leadership role tasked with driving a culture of fairness, accountability, and transparency within the organization through design, implementation, and oversight of robust governance frameworks and control mechanisms that ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards relating to workplace fairness. This role is responsible for proactively assessing, identifying and prioritizing new and emerging risk through the systematic application of a comprehensive risk assessment framework and providing expert guidance on legislative changes impacting workplace fairness. Reporting to the VP, Head of Workplace Fairness, this role works directly with Senior Leaders (i.e., HRLT, HR Country Heads, etc.) and other key stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure alignment with internal control framework and protect our license to operate. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career include the following… Governance Frameworks & Internal Controls • Design, implement and oversee enterprise-wide governance frameworks and effective internal control systems, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and adherence to all relevant and evolving laws and regulations • Work with Senior Leaders across the enterprise to embed comprehensive and effective management monitoring practices of key risk areas, lead independent business monitoring for all in-scope activities to ensure strict adherence to established operating principles • Regularly review and refine governance processes and controls in response to changing regulatory landscapes, organizational needs, and emerging best practices. Risk Management Frameworks & Strategy • Lead the development & systematic application of comprehensive risk assessment frameworks to proactively assess, identify and prioritize new and emerging employment practices risks and partner with broader Workplace Fairness team establish analytical, mitigation and engagement strategies. • Ensure appropriate escalation of risk through established global, in-business and enterprise risk boards and audit committees • Lead the preparation of comprehensive, regular and ad-hoc reports, presentations, and policy documents for Senior Leaders, Risk Boards and, where appropriate, regulatory bodies Strategic Advising • Provide expert guidance to senior leaders on emerging risks, legislative changes, and best practices in workplace fairness governance • Provide counsel and support to key stakeholders to enhance their ability to understand and use workforce data effectively • Continue to drive organizational adoption of AI/ML by enabling the fair and responsible use of AI/ML tools through effective counsel to various AI Governance Boards Team Leadership & Collaboration: • Build and lead a high-performing Governance & Controls team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning • Collaborate with HR, Legal & Compliance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and consistent application of workplace fairness practices Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: • 8+ years in HR, Employment Regulatory Compliance, or Risk & Compliance • Experience in applying Risk Management and Internal Controls Frameworks • Experience with Workplace Fairness/Employment Practices Risk Management • Experience with Federal, State, and Local EEO & employment-related laws • Experience consulting cross-functionally, with Senior Leaders & Risk Boards • Influential leadership and collaborative skills; ability to lead professionals through influence Preferred Qualifications: If you have the follo

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