I&D Specialist

Introduction: We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. We’d be thrilled to receive applications from exceptional individuals like yourself. Gallagher, a global industry leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services, boasts a team of over 50,000 professionals worldwide. Our culture, known as "The Gallagher Way," is driven by shared values and a passion for excellence. At the heart of our global operations, the Gallagher Center of Excellence (GCoE) in India, founded in 2006, upholds the values of quality, innovation, and teamwork. With 10,000+ professionals across five India locations, GCoE is where knowledge-driven individuals make a significant impact and build rewarding, long-term careers. Overview: Gallagher Center of Excellence (GCoE)is seeking to hire an Internal Communications/ Inclusion and Diversity Specialist for the GCoE Business Enablement vertical. As the Internal Communications Specialist for the GCOE Business Enablement vertical, you will be responsible for managing communication campaigns and overseeing intranet content. Reporting into the Global Director of Inclusion and Diversity, this role is a part of the Corporate Inclusion & Diversity team and accountable for helping provide project management and support to advance Gallagher’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives. The role will be focused on working closely with internal stakeholders and priorities in accordance with the vision outlined by the Human Resources leadership team. How you'll make an impact 1. Assists in project management and development/maintenance of resources to drive success of Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) initiatives in partnership with appropriate business and functional team members. 2. Partners with our Marketing/Communications teams to update and refresh company websites as needed 3 Helps to identify comprehensive set of metrics to measure the impact of our Communications in driving inclusive behaviors and in compiling reporting to monitor progress 4. Responsible for managing and refreshing I&D and employee experience information on Gallagher's intranet and website 5. Experience with leading and managing projects; proactively identifies and eliminates obstacles, develops project risk assessments, and implements risk mitigation plans to ensure high quality projects are completed on time 6. Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including business and functional team members, vendors, community partners, etc. 7. Networks with industry contacts to gather and identify Inclusion and Diversity insights and best practices for recommendation to the Global I&D Director for consideration 8. Leads celebration month initiatives; including project management of communications and events/collateral created for the celebration, collaborates and works with the Marketing team on graphics, and coordination of events. 9. Assists in support of governance group meetings to include scheduling meetings, creating meeting slides, presenting to the group, and sending out recaps of meetings. 10. Partners with social media team to curate I&D related content including writing copy for celebration posts and managing translations. 11. Responsible for managing partnerships and sponsorships in terms of logistics, coordinating with divisions as applicable, gathering post-event details, and submitting invoices with appropriate coding. 12. Experience with using data/analytics (especially focused on Inclusion & Diversity metrics) to inform decisions 13. Candidate will spend 75% of time focused on I/D initiatives and 25% of time assisting with other HR work streams/efforts (e.g., talent management, organizational effectiveness, learning and development) broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. COMPETENCIES Leadership: Guides and mentors junior team members. Demonstrates the ability to lead projects and initiatives. Strategic Thinking: Develops and implements strategic communication plans. Thinks ahead and plans for future needs. Problem-Solving: Identifies and resolves issues efficiently. Uses critical thinking to find effective solutions. Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key stakeholders. Ensures effective communication and collaboration. Project Management: Oversees multiple projects simultaneously. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Analytical Skills: Analyzes data to evaluate campaign success. Uses insights to improve future communications. Creativity: Demonstrates originality and imagination in creating content. Continuously seeks new ways to enhance communication efforts. Change Management: Supports and leads change management initiatives. Communicates changes effectively to all stakeholders. About you: Minimum Required Degree: Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, human resources, business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred. Experience • 5–8 years of experience in internal communications and/or change management KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY: • Must have a minimum of 1-3 years’ human resources experience including organizational development, change management and/or inclusion & diversity work • Strong program and project management skills. • Experience as an organizational development specialist charged with designing and implementing organization-wide initiatives (experience and/or advanced training in Business, Human Resources, or Inclusion & Diversity) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel. • Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine. Compensation and benefits: We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.