Director Governance & Controls, Workplace Fairness

GSK•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

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…

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’ degree or equivalent experience
Experience with Inclusion programs
Experience guiding teams and/or projects, and collaborating cross-functionally
Demonstrated experience managing and leading through organizational change
Experience managing programs that span multiple sites or business locations
Proven ability to manage budgets and make strategic investment decisions regarding tools, technology, and talent
Strong business acumen; ability to identify key business issues and develop actionable, multidisciplinary solutions
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Responsibilities

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.
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
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
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