DEIB Talent Practices Manager

Discover Arcadis: Delivering Sustainable Solutions

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

The Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Talent Practices role is part of the Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Centre of Expertise (COE) who are responsible for providing knowledge, expertise, strategic direction and workstreams needed to increase diversity, equity and inclusion and realise our vision of increasing access, enhancing welfare, and fostering a stronger sense of belonging for all- in short Improving Quality of Life. This role will work collaboratively across the People Function teams to embed DEIB principles into all aspects of talent management, including recruitment, development, retention and engagement.

This position reports to the Director, Broad-Based Inclusion.

Role accountabilities:

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Partner with People talent teams to integrate DEI strategies into recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee development processes.
• Collaborate across People teams to design and deliver relevant training sessions, workshops, and resources focused on DEIB best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between the DEIB team and broader People teams to ensure alignment and consistency in DEIB efforts.

Advocacy and Awareness Building

• Advocate for inclusive policies and practices for all employees.
• Stay informed about industry trends, legislation, and best practices related to DEIB and talent management.

Strategic Program Development and Implementation

• Develop and implement programs that promote awareness and understanding of DEI principles among employees and leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of DEIB initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collect and analyze DEIB metrics related to talent management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in DEIB, HR, or related fields, with a focus on integrating DEI into talent management processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of leadership.
• Knowledge of DEIB principles, practices, and metrics, as well as familiarity with HR functions such as recruitment and employee development.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging training sessions and workshops.
• Analytical skills to assess the impact of DEIB initiatives and identify areas for improvement.

For this role Arcadis values professional experience across the following priority areas:

• Breadth of experience: Working internationally, across different industries and business lines and/or functions, managing projects impacting people/issues/solutions across organizational boundaries.
• Leading transformation: Ability to bring people on a journey to the unknown, creating a sense of stability and security in uncertain times, avoiding change fatigue.
• Data and technology: Adopting data-driven decision making, leveraging data to create and demonstrate value. Tech savvy and comfortable and curious about technologies.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

Perks and Benefits

Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your well-being matters to us, and we are committed to providing the support you need, whenever you need it. The EAP provides confidential counselling and support services for various personal and work-related situations or concerns.

Flexible Working

Our culture fosters individual growth within a supportive community, where flexibility isn't just a perk – it's our promise. With a longstanding commitment to work-life balance, we empower you to tailor your schedule to fit your priorities. Whether it's balancing family commitments, pursuing personal passions, or optimizing productivity, our flexible working is here to support your journey.

Inclusive Culture

In our inclusive culture, diversity thrives, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, supported and respected, empowering individuals to be their best and full selves, every day and collectively solve the world's most complex challenges.

Learning & Development

At Arcadis, our commitment to continuous learning and development is exemplified through our Skills Powered approach, which integrates the innovative programs and resources offered in our Basecamp (Expedition DNA). This holistic strategy cultivates talent, propelling career growth and ensuring our team remains at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry landscape.