Diversity Recruiting Programs Lead

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Description: 
Lead the development and execution of a robust and creative diversity recruiting strategy focused on developing programs and partnerships to engage with and attract diverse talent to AFS.   Work closely with key stakeholders in Recruiting, AFS I&D and champions within the business to provide support and guidance on both proactive and immediate diversity recruitment demands across all levels (entry and experienced hiring) within AFS. 
  

Work You’ll Do:

• Partner closely with AFS Recruitment team to align diversity recruiting programming with overall AFS inclusion and diversity and business goals, ensuring collaboration across recruiting, retention and advancement efforts 

• Build and manage relationships with external partners that support our efforts to build a more diverse workforce at all levels of AFS 

• Serve as a knowledgeable, trusted advisor to our recruiters, hiring managers and business leaders regarding diversity recruiting strategy 

• Partner with entry level team to drive strategy and execution at HBCUs and HSIs to ensure maximum ROI 

• Plan and execute diversity recruitment events and programs to include AFS participation in large, diversity conferences (SWE, SHPE, ALPFA, etc.) 

• Manage the day-to-day functions of the recruitment diversity team and work cross functionally with the entry level I&D recruiters on applicable actions 

• Regularly collaborate with I&D support team for key internal events like International Women’s Day, Special Awareness months, and training opportunities

• Partner with LLP I&D recruiting leads on joint events and corporate sponsorships with diversity organizations to ensure a seamless candidate experience as we go to market as “One Accenture.” 

• Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting on key metrics and project status and ensure timely updates with leadership across HR, Recruiting, Diversity Council, and Growth Platform Leads

• Develop tools and processes that enable AFS recruiters to keep their business leaders informed and engaged in critical diversity hiring initiatives 

• Propose industry-leading, creative solutions to diversity recruiting needs and influence leadership to act 

• Establish and track success metrics and ROI for all the diversity recruiting events and initiatives 

• Consult on and build recruitment strategies and plans that target hiring the best talent while evangelizing diversity strategies with various stakeholders and partners 

• Engage with and advocate for top diversity talent to drive hires across all AFS capabilities and portfolios.  

Here's What You Need:

• Experience in Recruiting, HR, Human Capital Consulting or similar
• Passionate about diversity and knowledgeable about the importance and impact of diversity in an organization
• Ability to create, execute and manage to key objectives
• Managing projects and event coordination effectively
• Experience with data tracking, analysis and presenting results to senior leadership
• Demonstrated leadership of projects and/or people

  What We Believe  We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.   Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here   Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminat