Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Responsibility Partner

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Responsibility Partner (DEISR) Partner
• Job Summary: This DEISR Partner role will support our global DEISR efforts by acting as a regional representative, supporting regional team members and enhancing our inclusion efforts to resonate locally. While our DEISR efforts are global, it is important to support locally.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Act as DEISR Team liaison to support employee engagement operations in the United Kingdom and European operations, supporting London and Dublin-based employees.
• Point of contact to lead partnerships with existing and prospective charity partners in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
• Foster knowledge and adoption of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics and best practices.
• Support DEISR in culture and DEI to establish an inclusive and equitable culture, and participate in a culture of belonging to enhance inclusive and engaging experiences for all employees.
• Engage with the Facilities team to curate and facilitate ERG-related employee events and volunteer activities.
• Compile statistics, metrics, and reports to assess the progress and effectiveness of diversity and corporate social responsibility initiatives, as needed.
• Collaborate with the Global DEISR Team, People Team and other internal partners to ensure a common message.
• Partner with the fellow DEISR cohorts to increase employee engagement in company volunteering and giving opportunities while engaging our Employee Resource Groups.
• Support oversight corporate charitable giving and engagement programs including volunteer opportunities for London and Dublin-based employees.

What you’ll bring

• Five (5) – seven (7) years of related professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
• DEIASR, Employee Culture or related field experience.
• Strong experience in written communications; experience with or willingness to learn SharePoint.
• Experience planning events and logistics from project planning to execution.
• Experience in journalism or internal communications is helpful; ability to turn written content quickly and accurately; a knack for simplifying complex concepts and compelling storytelling.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized with the highest level of quality standards; ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize them, and carry them out.
• Goal-driven with the ability to pro-actively take initiative. Works well with deadlines.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity, with influence and dedication to building trust-based relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and knowledge of SharePoint.

How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An employee first culture
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs
• Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between £58,000.00 - £68,400.00. The full range is £58,000.00 - £86,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
• Generous paid family leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching
• UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
• Fitness reimbursement
• Commuter benefit
• LinkedIn learning
• Comprehensive relocation package
• Hybrid work environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

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