Associate Manager, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (Finance)

Job Description

ABOUT KENDO

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group. A play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

• "Can Do" Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
• Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone's voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
• Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It's our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
• Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
• Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

The salary range for this position is $78,200 - $86,900 per year based upon a San Francisco location. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and location. Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks in the summer and July and December wellness/shutdown weeks for applicable positions.

The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, KVD Beauty, Lip Lab, Ole Henriksen.

Job Title: Associate Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Director of Talent Development and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging)

Position Summary:

The Associate Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging will support and drive key DEIB initiatives across the organization. This role will focus on project coordination, program support, and the development and implementation of DEIB strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with internal partners and stakeholders to create an inclusive environment that promotes equity and belonging for all employees.

Key Responsibilities:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

• Establish and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with internal partners to drive DEIB initiatives.
• Develop and manage team agendas and track upcoming deadlines to ensure timely execution of DEIB programs.
• Assist with the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the effectiveness of DEIB courses and projects.
• Help execute internal DEIB training and learning events, including logistics coordination and material preparation.
• Support the development and implementation of DEIB programs and strategies.
• Draft and design DEIB-related communications and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Capture and assemble updates and stories on DEIB progress for monthly updates and reports.

Event Management:

• Align on program dates with key stakeholders and update the master communications calendar.
• Schedule and block out DEIB team event calendars for content creation, run-through meetings, and event preparation.
• Send calendar invites to vendors, speakers, key stakeholders, and leaders; reserve rooms if needed.
• Draft and finalize the Run of Show (ROS) and create post-event surveys.
• Share vendor forms with speakers/talent and collect necessary promotional materials.
• Source and coordinate catering, videographers, photographers, and other event-related vendors.
• Determine and manage volunteers and support staff for events.
• Create and share roles and responsibilities documents, conduct prep calls, and ensure readiness for events.
• Track and update all event expenses and DEIB volunteering metrics.

Communications:

• Create and send event invites, marketing materials, and creative assets for DEIB events.
• Creatively design engaging internal/external communication for placement on intranet and LinkedIN
• Share final updated ROS, speaker logistics, and Zoom backgrounds with speakers and internal teams.
• Send follow-up thank you emails to speakers and manage gratis/shipping logistics.
• Create Zoom registrations, confirm event details, and manage Zoom logistics for events.

Post-Event Management:

• Conduct event debriefs, draft event recaps, and share with key stakeholders.
• Schedule internal debrief meetings and complete expense reports.
• Update training/programming trackers and wrap up total budget spent for events.
• Collect and organize all materials used for events and update inventory sheets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years previous experience coordinating/supporting DEI initiatives or programs
• Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.
• Collaborate and shares a willingness to contribute new ideas to the DEIB programs and resources being offered to employees
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work within a matrixed organization.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and customer service-oriented environment.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.