Director, DEIB - Americas

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.  

The Director, DEIB - Americas will lead the strategy and programming related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging and wellbeing initiatives across the Americas’ region. In alignment with the Talent strategy, it will design and implement programs related to the attraction, retention and development of diverse talent. It will also identify wellbeing initiatives and programs across the region and find integrative opportunities for implementation. In partnership with each country, it will work on adapting programming to meet local needs. It will also identify relevant metrics for measurement to support reporting and ESG needs and partner with the Global Hub for alignment with the global strategy and focus areas. 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design, lead, execute, and evolve the DEIB strategy across the region focused on attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent and creating a culture of belonging 
• In partnership with Talent Acquisition, integrate DEIB principles and practices into hiring processes and identify partners to establish diverse talent pools
• Create retention and development programs to support the growth of diverse talent
• Work with senior leaders to embed DEIB principles into ways of working and provide relevant metrics to impact processes and policies
• Deploy education and tools across the region to build a culture of belonging and create allyship
• In partnership with Marketing and Communications, establish a DEIB brand externally to support talent attraction and marketing efforts
• In partnership with Total Rewards, develop a holistic wellbeing strategy and implement relevant programming across the region
• Partner with Sustainability team on relevant program integration and reporting
• Introduce best practices in the DEIB and wellbeing spaces as appropriate
• Partner with Country HR Leaders and key stakeholders to determine local program augmentations and gather feedback for regional programs 
• Responsible for the management and leadership of an engaged team, promoting collaboration and ensuring that each is developed and evaluated against goals and objectives which are aligned, specific, measurable, attainable yet challenging, realistic, and time bound
• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World’s Founder’s Principles, values, and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned 

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in the DEIB space
• Prior experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs, particularly in the US and Canada
• Prior experience working with multiple geographies and business units
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
   

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where ev