Contract DEIB Program Consultant (ongoing recruitment; can be located anywhere)

Shockingly Different Leadership; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

A strategic human capital consultancy is seeking Contract DEIB Program Consultants for ongoing projects. The ideal candidates should have significant experience in DEIB practices and project management. Responsibilities include driving strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance with laws, and collaborating with Global HR Leads. Positions can be full-time or part-time, typically lasting 2-12 months, with flexible work arrangements available. Rates vary; candidates should provide their expected rates during the application process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in DEIB practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive DEIB strategic initiatives for clients.
• Interface with Global HR Leads across time zones.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and engagement with leadership.
• Present information effectively to executive-level audiences.

Skills

Project management experience

DEIB background

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in diverse cultures

Presentation skills

Resilience

Independent work

Virtual team work

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Contract DEIB Program Consultant (ongoing recruitment; can be located anywhere)

Job Openings Contract DEIB Program Consultant (ongoing recruitment; can be located anywhere)

About the job Contract DEIB Program Consultant (ongoing recruitment; can be located anywhere)

Who is SDL? At Shockingly Different Leadership, we are changing the way HR-functions scale up their teams during peak periods of work! SDL is a global strategic human capital consultancy which provides the best consulting expertise in the areas of Talent Development, Organizational Development, Change Management, and Human Resources on an on-demand, project, or flexible basis. We've hired the best proven experts across the globe, made our services competitively affordable, and added a high dose of empathy to "meet clients where they are", no matter how ambiguous or complicated their initiative. Our clients deserve a partner who co-creates with them to deliver great work that achieves "shockingly different" results! See our full suite of services: https://www.shockinglydifferent.com/human-capital-services/

Description of Contract Opportunity

SDL has an ongoing need for contract DEIB consultants for our clients. The typical goal of their initiatives is to advance their DEIB strategic goals through interventions, workshops and other experiences. They also want to ensure the company remains compliant with federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations. You would be responsible for helping move target initiatives forward and serve as the point person driving this effort. The ideal candidate should have strong DEIB practitioner experience and stakeholder management skills, as they may be interfacing with Global/dispersed HR Leads and coordinating across multiple time zones and cultures.

Both full-time and part-time contract positions are typically available and vary in length from 2-12 months.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree required

Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of appropriate experience

Required Skills

• Must have strong project management experience (change management experience is a plus)
• Background in Human Capital, HR, and/or DEIB
• Experience engaging with Global Leads/stakeholders is a plus
• Ability to effectively coordinate with individuals in multiple time zones and cultures
• Adept at facilitating cross-functional collaboration and engagement with leadership across the organization
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills
• Ability to easily package and present information in a consumable manner at the executive level
• Must be a resilient and a "go-getter", willing to roll‑up your sleeves and be hands‑on
• Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast‑paced and results‑driven environment
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Ability to collaborate to build successful relationships
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
• Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Targeted Pay Rate

Varies based on client. Be sure to submit your hourly and daily rate during the application process.

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