Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity

About us

At Udemy, we're on a mission to improve lives through the power of learning. We're a leading global learning company and one of the world's largest education platforms, with more than 59 million learners. Our goal is to provide flexible, effective skill development to empower organizations and individuals.

Talented people are everywhere, and the right opportunity can be hard to come by. That's why we're focused on revolutionizing learning, using our skills and expertise to help others develop theirs and reach their full potential. Individually, we bring our unique perspective to reimagine the way we share knowledge. Together, we can improve lives by making learning more accessible for our learners, our instructors, and businesses around the world.

Udemy is headquartered in San Francisco with global offices in Australia, India, Ireland, Türkiye, and the US. Learn more on our company page.

About you

You're a connector who puts people first and values the lasting partnerships you'll build. You're an active listener who cares about the stories people share and are energized by communication and collaboration. You love learning new things and are known for bringing innovative perspectives and questions to the table. You're deadline and results-driven, passionate about creating new processes, systems, and best practices that help your internal partners do their best work.

About this role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Director of Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (BEDI) to lead and champion our Global diversity and inclusion strategy and initiatives. In this strategic role, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Team, People Team, and employees at all levels to develop and implement programs that promote a sense of belonging, equity, and inclusion throughout the Global Udemy organization. The Director of BEDI will play a critical role in shaping our company culture, strengthening our commitment to diversity, and driving positive change within the organization.

What you'll be doing:

• Strategy Execution: Drive a comprehensive BEDI strategy aligned with the company's mission, vision, and values by conducting regular assessments to measure progress and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement
• Diversity and Inclusion Programs: Collaborate with Learning & Development, Recruitment and the People Partners Teams to manage, review and update policies, procedures, and practices to ensure fairness, inclusivity and equitable workplace
• Employee Engagement and Support: Support, drive and oversee employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a supportive community and address specific needs
• Recruitment and Retention: Partner with hiring managers to attract and retain diverse talent across all levels of the organization
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Partner with the Employee Experience team to collect and analyze relevant diversity and inclusion data, providing insights and recommendations; leveraging industry best practices and emerging trends
• External Partnerships: Partner with Recruiting to build relationships with external organizations and networks to promote diversity & inclusion - including participation in relevant conferences, seminars and industry events

What you'll have:

• Proven global experience (15+ years of work experience) leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in a corporate setting, preferably in the tech industry
• Deep understanding of global diversity and inclusion concepts, best practices, and relevant legislation
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing global diversity and inclusion strategies
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels - internally and externally
• Analytical mindset with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive informed decision-making
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!

Life at Udemy

We aspire to be as vibrant and dynamic as the communities we serve, as inquisitive as those who use our platform, and as revolutionary as the future we strive to open for everyone. Here are some of the things we love about life at Udemy:

• We're invested in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. From creating employee resource groups, ensuring we're a Fair Pay Workplace, and building a flexible work culture, our belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI) initiatives always put our people first. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to work because when we all do, we're better for it.

• Learning is what we do – inside and out. Our Learning & Development team is second to none, helping ensure your journey is one of continuous progression. You'll also have unlimited access to Udemy courses, monthly UDays (meeting-free professional development days), and a generous annual professional development stipend.

• Our reason to exist is to revolutionize learning – that calls for taking risks and learning from failures. Whether it's our hackathons (a company-wide effort to envision new possibilities for our product) or sharing our prototypes, we see experimentation as a crucial step on the path to success.

• We're committed to creating world-class employee experiences and are proud of the recognition of this by Great Place to Work. Learn more about our certification here and find out what it's like to work at Udemy on our blog.

Of course, the best thing about being part of Udemy is knowing your work makes a difference for people and organizations around the world. You've got the skills; why not use them to help others develop theirs?

At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our Benefits Start With U

Our benefits package at Udemy "starts with U" and is grounded in mission-driven benefits that intentionally align with our core values. Here's a sneak peek at just a few highlighted benefits if you're a full-time Udemate based in the United States:

• Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverage

• HSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre-tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributions

• Transgender Benefits: Expanded medical coverage for gender-affirming care

• Parental Benefits: Financial assistance for fertility (including egg-freezing), adoption, and surrogacy expenses; twelve weeks of paid family bonding for birth, surrogacy, adoption, and foster placement (plus up to six to ten weeks of paid disability leave for birthing parents) as well as a two-week "ease-back" program that enables parents to return part-time at full pay

• Whole U: Fully paid memberships for meditation/mindfulness, therapy/coaching visits, financial planning, fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, menopause care, breastmilk shipping, and caregiving support

• Learning: Free access to Udemy and Udemy Business plus a yearly stipend to spend on professional development

• Retirement: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contribution

• Charitable Giving: Corporate charitable match for eligible nonprofits and charities

• Vacation: Flexible vacation for salaried Udemates and fifteen days per year for hourly

• Holidays: Twelve paid holidays throughout the year

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