Job Description:

Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.

ITW’s differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance.

ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) employs 46,000 people with operations in 51 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, a cafe, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the facility, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more.  We are just a block away from the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and other activities.

More details on our benefits can be found on our website at https://www.itw.com/careers/benefits-compensation/

Position Summary:

ITW recognizes that reaching its full potential as an enterprise requires high-performing global talent with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and ideas, and inclusive workplaces where our colleagues can thrive and contribute their best work. Accountable to ITW’s Diversity & Inclusion Council and reporting to Sr. Director - Enterprise Talent, this position supports the enterprise strategy; specifically, building a deep pipeline with Great ITW Talent and ITW continuing to be recognized as a great employer.

The Director, Diversity & Inclusion works in close partnership with business, HR and ERG leaders to support the ‘Next Phase D&I Strategy’ with specific focus on enhancing leader capabilities and providing tools and resources to execute key actions across ITW’s global organization. The position further supports the D&I framework by monitoring, evaluating and communicating progress against desired outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership to the D&I Council on ITW’s execution and progress in the Next Phase D&I strategy. Serve as the primary support for the Council, including developing agenda topics and preparing Council meeting materials.Benchmark industry practices and maintain knowledge of global D&I trends, regulatory environments, and innovations.Build a close and collaborative partnership with HR and business leaders across the enterprise to support our capability building and actions to support an inclusive workplace.  Specific responsibilities include:Serving as an expert resource to leaders and HR on inclusionary practices and programs.Regularly engaging ITW’s global leaders to reinforce the enterprise’s talent priorities and the D&I framework and to gain insights/perspectives that will further enhance the organization’s D&I capabilities.Provide strategic oversight and governance for ITW’s eight employee resource groups (ERGs).  Manage relationships with executive sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise strategies. Facilitate communication among ERGs, the D&I Council and senior leadership.Lead, develop, and directly supervise the Manager of Diversity & Inclusion, whose primary responsibilities include equipping ERG leaders with tools, resources, and strategic guidance. This role also oversees the design and delivery of D&I learning initiatives, including the inclusive leadership series.Review, evaluate and deploy the best ‘80’ tools, frameworks and processes to support our HR and people leaders’ capability building and actions to support an inclusive workplace.Partner with Talent Communications to elevate ITW’s employer brand globally, positioning the company as an employer of choice across all markets.Continue enterprise-wide efforts to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging by actively engaging stakeholders, aligning D&I initiatives with organizational goals, and integrating inclusive practices into the employee experience and talent strategies.Evaluate the effectiveness of engagement and feedback mechanisms to better understand and address the evolving needs of our workforce and employee resource groups.Partner with Director, Talent Attraction to evaluate external partners and organizations to enhance recruitment channel expansion.Partner with HRIS, Talent Communications and HR business partners to create a positive employee experience through effective communication of our commitments and measurement of employee sentiment.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree and relevant HR experience required.Minimum 10 years of experience in human resources, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role and championing diversity and inclusion efforts.3+ years attracting, developing and retaining direct reports; people leadership.Ability to build highly effective and collaborative relationships across all levels of an organizationAbility to work 5 days a week onsite at the Glenview corporate campus with flexibility in hours.Cross-cultural experience; able to influence in multiple countries/regions.Excellent communication skills – verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation along with written message developmentExcellent analytical skills and experience in metric development, analysis and reportingAbility to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10-25%)

Skills & Competencies:

Strong strategic thinking with a focus on execution and results.Effective consultative skills to guide and advise leadersStrong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Exceptional leadership skills, with a focus on talent development and cross-functional collaboration.Ability to work proactively while balancing multiple priorities and workload.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and measure performance.

Compensation Information:

The compensation package for the role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $145K - $190k annually. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.

ITW considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, geographic location, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, ITW employees in the U.S. are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance programs. We also provide a 401k plan with both a company match and additional employer contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Commuter benefits, Adoption Assistance, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, vacation, sick time, and 11 Paid Holidays.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.