HR Manager: Diversity and Inclusion at 2U

What We’re Looking For:

In partnership with key stakeholders such as HR, HRIS and Talent Acquisition, you will use data to drive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) for the ZA, UK and Australia Regions. The initiatives that you are responsible for will support the implementation of 2U’s DEI & Transformation Strategy, which includes Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and Employment Equity (EE). 

You will be required to work collaboratively across various teams and to drive change which includes: the facilitation of Diversity Team Sessions;  supporting the business in preparation and consultation for the verification tracking of B-BBEE and EE initiatives in alignment with statutory requirements.

The HR Manager: DEI, B-BBEE & HR SOX Compliance will:

• Support the business in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce at 2U ZA, UK and Australia by project leading initiatives that will increase the awareness of DEI within the regions.

• Collaborate with the Vice President, DE&I and Global DE&I committee and Business Resource Networks to achieve the global DE&I goals set for 2U.

• Support the Director HR Specialist in the delivery of B-BBEE initiatives.

• Oversee and manage the HR SOX Compliance controls and audit periods.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

• Responsible for the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) & supports the implementation of 2U’s Transformation Strategy.

• Researches and recommends key trends in alignment with the Global DE&I plan. 

• Consults and supports the regional DEI policy and plan (in conjunction with the global DEI policy and plan).

• Conducts research and development for training initiatives to empower and inform key stakeholders on DEI trends and targets and how they can influence achieving them.

• Ensuring that DEI training is rolled out across the business by increasing DEI awareness and education through various initiatives, aligned with HQ on DEI and to empower and support the BRN’s in the ZA region.

• Report on DEI metrics in alignment with the HQ VP, DEI, HRBPs and SVP, People. 

• Responsible for being a change agent for DEI initiatives, and driving organisational change to support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Compliance: Employment Equity & BBBEE 

• Partner and support for the planning, consulting, preparing, developing and creating the 2U Employment Equity Plan in alignment with Legislative Frameworks. 

• Responsible for the management of learnerships and internships as part of the B-BBEE strategy. 

• Support the Director Human Resources on initiatives that support the Transformation Agenda. 

• Support and coordinate the relevant transformation initiatives that impact the transformation agenda.

• Identify opportunities for B-BBEE scorecard within 2U and make recommendations for improvement across all elements of the scorecard.

• Responsible for re-establishing an improved transformation committee with clear roles and responsibilities for all involved. 

• Support the Director Human Resources with the B-BBEE Annual Audit.

SOX 

• Responsibility for the HR compliant component of SOX.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Relevant tertiary education (Org psych, HR, Psych).

• Minimum 5 years HR related experience.

• Minimum 2 year DEI specific experience.

• Working knowledge of regional labour relations legislation including but not limited to: BCEA, LRA, EEA, Skills Development Act and BBBEE legislation.

• Experience in program and event planning, project management, and change management preferable.

• Research and development experience.