Senior Specialist - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Ford Motor india pvt limited · Chennai · onsite · Posted 36d ago
Undisclosed5–10 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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About this role
As a key representative of the Global DEI Office, this role acts as a regional subject matter expert, ensuring that DEI initiatives are effectively implemented while aligned with local labour laws, regulatory requirements, and business priorities. You will partner with HR, Legal, and business leaders to drive compliance, mitigate risk, and create measurable inclusion outcomes across the region.
1. Compliance, Governance Risk Management
- Coordinate regional DEI and employment compliance reporting in partnership with HR and Legal teams
- Monitor and interpret local DEI regulations, providing expert guidance on compliance requirements
- Identify and mitigate legal, operational, and reputational risks related to DEI initiatives
- Review local policies, training materials, and audits to ensure alignment with legal and corporate standards
- Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations, especially for employee self-identification programmes
2. HR Advisory Strategic Integration
- Act as a trusted DEI advisor to HR Business Partners (HRBPs), HR leaders, and people managers
- Support integration of inclusive practices across core HR processes
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to embed equitable hiring and onboarding practices
- Advise during organisational changes (e.g., restructuring, workforce planning) to ensure inclusion and fairness
- Support inclusive employee experience programmes across the region
3. Programme Management Operations
- Lead execution of regional DEI programmes (e.g., accessibility initiatives, workshops, awareness campaigns)
- Manage programme planning, tracking, and delivery against timelines and priorities
- Oversee regional DEI training deployment and act as a train-the-trainer where required
- Manage programme budgets and ensure compliance with financial policies
- Track outcomes and continuously improve programme effectiveness
4. Collaboration Communication
- Partner with cross-functional teams including HR, Legal, Communications, Government Affairs, and Facilities
- Drive awareness and communication of DEI initiatives across the region
- Support consistent messaging aligned with global DEI strategy
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to foster an inclusive culture
Education
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Social Sciences, or related field
- Equivalent experience may be consideredExperience
- 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, DEI, or Programme Management
- Experience in global or highly regulated environments (e.g., manufacturing, corporate) preferred
- Proven experience working with compliance, legal teams, and regional regulationsKey Skills
- Strong understanding of DEI practices, accessibility standards, and inclusion frameworks
- Experience in compliance reporting and risk management
- Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Strong programme management and organisational skills
- Financial and budget management experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work across geographies and culturesAdditional Requirements
- Willingness to travel within and outside the region
- Ability to operate independently in a regional leadership capacity
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Skills
data privacyhuman resourcescompliance reportingauditsRestructuringhr processesGovernment AffairsBudget ManagementdeploymentOnboardingRisk ManagementManufacturingoperationsAdministrationEquityLegalcompliance
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