Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Built on the "HAVE IT ALL" model, Wintrust offers sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer. Wintrust operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. Additionally, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.
Computer/Technical Skills: Must have solid technical ability Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Publisher).Experience with WebEx preferred. Education: Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development/Capability/Behavior, diversity and inclusion programming, communication, professional development, or leadership development Certificates and Licenses: Certifications or professional education in diversity and inclusion practices is preferredCertifications in performance coaching, inclusion-related assessment instruments, professional development or other self-assessment instruments are ideal Physical Requirements: Ability to produce and deliver work products to audiences of all levels in the organizations across all business unitsAbility to lifting, move, transport materials of up to 25 pounds as needed for programs Why join us? An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligibleComprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a fewFamily-friendly work hoursWith 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your careerPromote from within culture Why join this team? We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spiritWe offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility Job Description Summary This position is responsible for developing and managing programs designed to enhance and promote the One Wintrust Diversity & Inclusion Roadmap and other related initiatives. Emphasis would be on developing and managing programs that target Wintrust team members across the enterprise, with a particular emphasis on initiatives targeting protected categories and managers. The role reports directly to the Leadership Development Director, with expectations for close alignment and collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer and HR Community, including CHRO and Centers of Expertise, as well as effectively partnering with other key stakeholder groups to ensure sound execution, visibility, and engagement. The successful candidate will be an innovative, self-starter with an ability to manage individual programs and managing strategic partnerships aimed at advancing human capital objectives.
What You'll Do Develops and implements innovative inclusion practices, programs and initiatives aligned with strategies set forth by the Leadership Development Director and others and Integrate programs and initiatives with business resource group planningPartner with Talent Managers and other key stakeholders to identify opportunities for advancing diversity and inclusion objectives organization-widePartners with Diversity & Inclusion COE, Marketing, Internal Communications and Corporate Impact to ensure awareness and visibility of key initiatives and programs through written or oral means for digital or in-person delivery. Partner with business unit leaders and EEO Compliance to develop programs or initiatives designed to advance "effective effort" objectives aimed at addressing workforce representation and retention goals.Partner with internal subject matter experts to formulate initiatives that enhance a culture of high performance, inclusion, cultural agility, engagement and retention.Partner with Learning & Development, and other HR Community COEs as needed, to design programs that support multicultural leadership pipeline development, diversity retention, and other inclusive outcomes. Create strategic partnerships aimed at increasing talent sourcing options, and supplements talent development options, particularly targeting women, professionals of color, veterans, and differently-abled individuals.Develop a measurement methodology to track and monitor the effectiveness of diversity programs and initiatives, including; supplying input to best-in-class applications; and producing materials for recurring progress reporting (i.e., Board of Directors reporting, business unit reviews, etc.)Regularly partners with Talent Acquisition to represent Wintrust at high-visibility staffing events, such as campus visits, career fairs, diversity staffing symposiums, etc. As well as occasionally volunteer to participate in Wintrust-affiliated events which may include off-hours scheduling to support company community engagement initiatives Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience Minimum 1-3 years of experience coordinating workforce diversity and inclusion programs or initiatives (corporate-wide experience is a plus), program management concepts, or professional development conceptsDepth of knowledge in diversity and inclusion practices, trends, analysis and trackingExcellent oral presentation and written communications skills with ability to establish productive working relationships at all levels of the organization, and across all business unitsAbility to operate in a self-directed manner, manage multiple priorities, and work in a decentralized and fast-paced environment. As well as possess critical thinking, strategic planning, and SMART goal-setting skillWilling to travel within enterprise footprint including outside of the core operating region of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan (approximately 15%)Financial services or banking industry experience is a plus Benefits Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
