Description

DE&I and Social Impact Specialist

Overview

Company Profile

Benjamin Moore is proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway, which was recognized by Fortune magazine as the world's fourth most admired company. And for more than 140 years we've been a respected leader in the architectural coatings and home decor landscape; creating the products and tools that enrich and beautify thousands of communities each day. We recognize that our associates are the driving force behind our success and we strive to provide a work environment where hard work, creativity and purposeful collaboration are fostered and encouraged.

Join a company where innovation is constantly recognized as we look for individuals who produce world-class products, best-in-class services, and customer experiences, design pioneering paints using the latest technologies, and deliver unparalleled value and brand experiences for our customers and retail network.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The DE&I and Social Impact team is committed to driving change internally and externally. Through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts and strategic programming with national and local nonprofits, we are able to make a difference for our employees and the communities we serve.

The DE&I/Social Impact and HR Specialist will play an integral role in driving our DE&I strategy and engaging employees in our community efforts. The specialist will be responsible for telling the company's DE&I story through partnership with our DE&I Advisory Board, Business Resource Groups, and other stakeholders, as well as building employee engagement around our charitable initiatives and employee recognition program.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Development and Digital Resources
• Source and compile content to help tell the employee brand story.
• Oversee employee-facing DE&I resource center, external website presence and volunteer portal.
• Create toolkits for BRGs and DE&I initiatives to help groups easily activate DE&I programming company-wide and at the local level.
  
  
• DE&I
  • Help research best practices and strategies to deliver purposeful execution and change in policies, procedures, and culture.
  • Provide support to Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - help identify cultural and business-relevant topics, internal and external speakers and materials needed for programs and initiatives.
  • Assist with preparing presentations to internal stakeholders, including the DE&I Advisory Board and Leadership.
  • Provide support around data collection and metrics monitoring to communicate our DE&I story effectively.
• Social Impact
• • Manage Benjamin Moore's corporate volunteer efforts and lead the annual month of service.
  • Support community champions across the organization - update guidelines, review volunteer opportunities, answer questions and distribute volunteer materials.
  • Serve as the liaison with national and local partners to ensure accurate and timely in-kind donations.
  • Vet potential nonprofit partners and donation requests.
  • Help compile information for annual Corporate Responsibility Report.
• Employee Engagement Coordination
  • Lead the implementation of employee recognition objectives and manage/administer recognition programs, including system maintenance, budget, expenses, program awareness, and communication calendar.
  • Execute the engagement plan throughout the onboarding journey, supporting the onboarding process and ensuring an excellent experience for new employees.
  • Implement and track new hire surveys, stay interviews, and pulse surveys to monitor employee engagement and trends.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Major in Communications, Social Impact/Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), or Human Resources
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Additional skills:

• Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), preferred
• Working knowledge of editing software (Camtasia, Photoshop), preferred

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve. Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.