Director, Global Legal Talent Development and Inclusion (Remote)

Work Flexibility: Remote

Position summary:

The Director of Global Legal Talent Development and Inclusion is responsible for building out the strategic direction for our Legal talent development, diversity, equity and inclusion and engagement efforts and related programs in alignment with the “Attract” and “Engage” pillars of Stryker’s Talent Offense.  This position reports to the Head of Global Legal Operations (GLO), and will be a member of the GLO leadership team.

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Essential duties & responsibilities:

Talent Development 

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to all Global Legal Talent Development programs and initiatives, including but not limited to, Cartier Leadership Academy (CLA) program, Global L&C Advisory Council (GAC), and core legal training (including continuing legal education(CLE)), etc.

• Partner closely with Legal leaders to assess learning and development needs, source solutions, collect feedback and evolve program offerings.

• Provide meaningful metrics and data to demonstrate the value of programs and support ongoing enhancements.

• Lead the facilitation and deployment of talent development solutions and programs as necessary.

• Engage key stakeholders and provide effective, executive-level communications and briefings.

• Lead the design and delivery of solutions that align with talent needs at all leadership levels across the global legal organization, partnering with Human Resources as needed.

• Drive and align best in class recruiting, onboarding, and talent development efforts with current Stryker resources and tools.

• Collaborate with HR and Talent business partners, Legal Preferred Provider Network, functional leadership team, the Senior Manager for Professional Development for Compliance and people leaders.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to create a global Legal and Compliance DE&I strategy, and execute and drive accountability for the strategy.

• Build alignment and buy-in for DE&I strategy and related initiatives and programs, support implementation, adoption and sustainability. This includes identifying gaps and building cultural competency, facilitating crucial conversations, coaching and training.

• Collaborate with the Director of Spend and Matter Management to drive and align supplier diversity efforts, build internal and external relationships with strategic partners, and maintain relevant memberships, certifications, and handle surveys, etc.

• Collaborate with DE&I Committee, enterprise DE&I leaders, Stryker’s Preferred Provider Network, Compliance, HR and Talent Business Partners and enterprise resource groups. 

Engagement

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to create a global Legal internal engagement and communications strategy and related activities, aligning efforts with our corporate communications partner, to execute and drive accountability for the strategy.  This includes the creation of messaging, surveys, presentations and other deliverables.

• Collaborate with Legal Knowledge Manager to create, curate and/or align department-wide Legal information, such as a department calendar, biographical and organizational information, etc., and work to align with Compliance as needed.

• Drive and align Legal and Compliance health and wellness, pro bono and community service efforts. 

             

Education & special trainings:

• Previous experience with DEI and Talent Development is required.

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.

• Bachelors degree in Learning & Development, Organizational Change or Communications preferred.

• DE&I certification or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications & experience:

• 10+ years of experience with talent development and/or DE&I within the Legal Industry and/or Global Legal Operations space preferred.

• 5+ years of people management experience.

• Extensive experience with communication, collaboration and global change management.

• Extensive strategic planning, organizational change and project management experience.

• Proven ability to turn thought leadership and strategy into execution plans and results.

• Experience delivering results in a global organization and within cross-functional settings.

• Able to operate and achieve results independently with minimal direction.

• Adaptable and able to effectively work on several concurrent projects.

• Able to comprehend, lead, assess, and integrate a variety of complex issues and viewpoints.

• Strong analytical, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to use good judgement to make decisions and involve necessary individuals at the appropriate time.

• Able to effectively deliver difficult messages and inspire change, while building and maintaining relationships with Leadership across a Global Legal Department.

• Strong Power Point and Excel skills.

• Able to identify, grow, and develop talent and foster diversity among the team.

$167,300 - $369,700 salary plus bonus eligible + generally eligible for short-term and long-term financial incentives + benefits.  Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location.  Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage: 30%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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