Director of Inclusion
About The Position
McCormick is seeking a Director of Inclusion to join their team at their Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This role is hybrid eligible, requiring 50% onsite presence per month. The Director of Inclusion will be responsible for co-creating and leading global and regional strategies to foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and engagement throughout McCormick. This position reports to the Vice President – Global Chief Employee Experience & Inclusion Officer and will collaborate with C-suite leaders, business executives, HR, functional teams, and Employee Resource Groups to integrate inclusive practices across the company. The role involves acting as a strategic advisor and thought leader, ensuring that inclusion priorities align with McCormick’s purpose, vision, and business objectives. Additionally, the Director will oversee the measurement and reporting of progress, driving accountability and continuous improvement globally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of progressive experience developing and implementing global or regional inclusion strategies, programs and initiatives in a complex, multinational organization.
- Proven success as an inclusion thought leader advising C-suite and senior executives on being accountable for integrating inclusion into business strategy.
- Demonstrated expertise on inclusion and equity principles and practices, compliance implications, with a track record of measurable impact.
- Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with experience building collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and insights to drive strategic decision-making and measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience sponsoring and providing governance for Employee Resource Groups.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key member of regional and global leadership teams to operationalize the inclusion strategy in alignment with business and people priorities.
- Develop and implement global inclusion strategies and action plans for key stakeholders.
- Advise and coach senior executives and HR leaders on inclusion practices and their impact on business results.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing leadership and guidance on complex, global inclusion & equity matters.
- Partner with the Employee Experience team to embed inclusion principles across the employee lifecycle.
- Champion a culture of respect, diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility across all levels of the organization.
- Integrate inclusive and equitable practices into talent management processes related to attraction, development, promotion, and retention.
- Establish and monitor KPIs to track progress and impact, leveraging data analytics and insights to drive measurable outcomes.
- Communicate progress transparently to internal and external stakeholders.
- Design and/or deliver inclusion learning and development strategies or programs for employees and leaders globally.
- Lead or co-lead global, regional, and functional Inclusion Councils to drive alignment and accountability.
- Provide leadership and governance for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), ensuring alignment with business objectives and member development.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with external partners, experts, and organizations.
- Represent McCormick in external forums, partnerships, and speaking engagements to advance the company’s inclusion & belonging reputation.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
- Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
- Tuition assistance
- 401k
- health insurance
- paid time off
- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
