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Haynes and Boone, LLP · 1 day ago

Manager of Inclusion & Engagement

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Haynes and Boone, LLP is a reputable law firm based in Houston, seeking a Manager of Inclusion & Engagement to enhance its I&E strategy and initiatives. The role involves collaborating with various teams to promote a welcoming work environment and ensure the recruitment and retention of top talent.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic initiatives to promote I&E across the firm and to ensure a welcoming work environment where everyone is valued, included, and empowered to do their best work

Responsible for the development and leadership of the professional staff I&E program, including professional staff Inclusion Networks and local office I&E Committees

Function as a trusted advisor to firm leadership to support the firm’s recruitment, inclusion, and retention of all top talent

Work with the I&E Committee and firm leadership to prioritize, align, and execute the I&E vision, strategy and objectives and deliver measurable results

Work closely with the Chief Inclusion Officer; senior management team; and administrative departments to accomplish the goals of the strategic plan

Provide subject matter expertise on internal and external I&E best practices

Develop analytical tools and methods to measure the effectiveness of the I&E strategy, including tracking demographics, trends, and statistics at the firm and in the legal industry

Maintain key relationships with professional and community organizations and serve as a firm ambassador

Manage our process for responding to industry surveys and client requests and collaborate with our marketing team, finance team, partners, and I&E team to complete

Elevate the firm’s brand as a leader in I&E through personal engagement with clients and the legal community

Further develop our brand as a leader in I&E in the sector via effective internal and external communication

Partner with our recruiting teams to identify and implement strategic opportunities to further develop our talent pipeline and establish best practices to recruit top talent

Partner with internal Inclusion Networks to develop each group’s goals and to create relevant, engaging programing to connect and support talent across the firm. Supervise the I&E Coordinator(s) with respect to Inclusion Network programming and events

Develop and deliver presentations on our I&E strategy and design and deliver training on mitigating bias and other relevant topics

Stay current with regulatory and policy developments affecting inclusion, engagement and industry best practices and bring relevant recommendations to the leadership team

Lead and participate in professional conferences; consult and advise senior staff on leading teams that reflect the firm’s inclusive values

Help cultivate inclusivity in hybrid (4 days in the office/1 day remote) work environment

Manage sponsorship and membership relationships with external organizations

Track I&E expenditures and support annual I&E budget

Supervise and develop our team of I&E professionals

Manage the HB Continuing Inclusion Education Portal and HB I&E Portal (intranet website)

Conduct exit interviews and analyze any attrition trends

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Inclusion & Engagement strategiesMicrosoft Office SuiteProject managementHR Information SystemsCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsSound judgmentLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsActive listeningCreativity

Required

Four or more years of relevant inclusion and engagement experience, preferably in law firm or other professional services firm

Strong computer proficiency, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Has created, implemented, and measured impactful Inclusion & Engagement strategies and programs that drive change

Has broad business acumen combined with deep functional knowledge of Inclusion & Engagement best practices

Excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to confidently build strong relationships with people at all levels of seniority

Compelling written communicator and presenter able to harness different channels and media to influence stakeholders at all levels

Active listener, able to connect with stakeholders, understand all viewpoints, and build consensus

Strong professional presence with the ability to advise and influence senior leaders

Understanding of law firm management and operations

Demonstrated ability to manage projects-meeting deadlines and providing high-quality deliverables for multiple, simultaneous projects

Known for being proactive, creative, analytical, and innovative

Demonstrated ability to diplomatically challenge the status quo and seek opportunities for continuous improvement

Thrives in a high expectation, fast-paced environment, while also being able to connect empathetically with individuals

Exhibits sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential employee information and an awareness of privacy law requirements around sharing employee data

Bachelor's degree required