Overview

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. Tapestry prides itself on being a purpose-led, people-centered company that balances fashion authority with meaningful, positive change. As our name suggests, we believe in the intertwining of a broad mix of people who bring diverse perspectives, unleashing the power of innovation and self-expression in our products and experiences. Our core values of ‘Embracing Difference by Design’ and ‘Stand Taller Together’ are non-negotiable; they’re the bedrock of the ingenuity that turns heads and creates icons.

The Sr. Director, Global Equity, Inclusion and Diversity drives the strategic planning, development, execution and measurement of Tapestry’s workforce, workplace and marketplace equity, inclusion and diversity objectives, as critical business enablers of company innovation and growth. This role partners with all levels of the organization and third parties as needed to action on a holistic strategy and to establish cross-functional accountability for key deliverables.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Equity, Inclusion and Diversity to support the organization in advancing its diversity, equity and inclusion objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop and performance manage global Equity, Inclusion & Diversity team members

Develop and manage the annual budget, as well as a multi-year long-range plan

Provide direct oversight for day-to-day management of the function budget, reporting and forecasting

Retrieve data from relevant systems and data sources for analysis, measurement and tracking of KPIs for internal and external reporting, accountability, benchmarking, media inquiries and stakeholder engagement

Grow and develop the global Inclusion Network and Inclusion Council program to ensure win-win outcomes for employee experience, community engagement and contribution to organizational outcomes

Identify, evaluate, oversee and cultivate key external industry coalitions and vendor partnerships

Effectively navigate and engage with a complex array of external affairs and stakeholder groups including local and national advocacy groups, legislators, vendors, investors and consumers

Collaborate with and serve as a subject matter expert to corporate and brand centers of excellence across functions (e.g., Human Resources; Corporate Communications; Marketing; Product Development; Legal; ESG; Social Impact; Procurement; Treasury; Investor Relations; Finance; IT; Supply Chain and Logistics)

Serve as a company representative and spokesperson with media outlets, industry coalitions and industry events

Qualifications

12+ years of overall working experience in a business setting

A B.A./B.S. degree in a related discipline preferred (e.g., Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Equity, Inclusion & Diversity, Multicultural Marketing or related field)

Ability to develop a cross-functional strategy and pivot from strategy to operational execution in a global, matrix environment

A deep passion for and direct experience in leading an Equity, Inclusion & Diversity corporate function

An ability to serve as a confidant, advisor and coach to executive leadership

Capability to foster meaningful relationships with external partners and stakeholders

Strong financial acumen with direct oversight of departmental budgeting and forecasting

A proven track record of facilitating company-wide initiatives with multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders

Strong inspirational leadership, communication, interpersonal skills and team development capability, including co-located and remote team members

Experience in facilitation and public speaking to diverse audiences

Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to use data to develop insights, tell stories, inform decisions, measure impact and drive accountability

A high level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

5+ years of leadership experience in Human Resources, Corporate Communications, B2C or a related field

Thorough understanding of global human resources and diversity management principles, practices, procedures and regulations

Fashion industry or multi-unit experience

Demonstrated acumen in advanced equity, inclusion and strategic diversity management theories and practices

Experience in a fast-paced, multinational work environment

Direct experience leading people systems reporting, analytics, data visualization and AI prompt engineering

Our Competencies for All Employees

Courage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback; addresses issues promptly and directly.

Creativity : Generates new and unique ideas; makes connections among unrelated notions; valuable in brainstorming settings.

Customer Focus : Dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers; uses customer information for improvements.

Dealing with Ambiguity : Adapts to change; can act without the total picture; comfortable with risk and uncertainty.

Drive for Results : Exceeds goals; consistently high performance; focused on outcomes.

Interpersonal Savvy : Builds rapport and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.

Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly; open to change; analyzes successes and failures for improvement.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

Strategic Agility : Sees ahead, articulates credible visions, and creates competitive strategies.

Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging tasks, development discussions, and plans.

Building Effective Teams : Fosters morale, open dialogue, and team success; promotes a sense of belonging.

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan Nearest Secondary Market: New York City Job Segment: Diversity, Logistics, Supply Chain, Corporate Communications, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Marketing

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