Director of Engagement

We are Assembly, a leading global omnichannel media agency that merges data, talent and technology to catalyze growth for the world’s most esteemed brands. Our holistic approach weaves together compelling brand narratives with a comprehensive suite of global media capabilities, driving performance and fostering significant business expansion. Our initiatives are powered by STAGE, our proprietary operating system, and executed by a dedicated global team of over 2,300 professionals across 35 offices worldwide. Committed to purposeful action, we lead the way in social and environmental impact within the agency realm. As a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network designed to revolutionize marketing, Assembly continues to set new standards of excellence.

ICYMI Assembly was named Campaign US 2024 Media Agency of the Year and Ad Age’s Purpose Agency of the Year. Our innovative work has also earned prestigious accolades, including The Webby Awards, Effies, Cannes Lions & the Festival of Media Awards.

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We are seeking a passionate and dynamic leader to join our team as Director of Employee Engagement to drive meaningful connections, inclusion, and impactful change across our North America teams. This role champions Employee Engagement, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity (BI ED), and Social Impact initiatives, enhancing workplace culture and aligning with our company values. Partnering with leaders across the organization, you will shape a culture of belonging, equity, and growth, blending strategic vision with hands-on collaboration to create lasting impact.

In this role, you will combine creativity, strategy, and execution to design and evaluate initiatives that foster a positive, connected employee experience where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Employee Engagement

• Develop and Implement Engagement Strategy Co-create and execute the North America (NA) engagement strategy, including programming and performance measures to foster engagement and belonging across the agency.
• Survey Leadership and Action Planning Co-lead the NA Engagement Survey process, including design, delivery, data analysis, and development of actionable plans based on feedback.
• Design and Launch Engagement Programs Create programs focused on recognition, well-being, growth, community, volunteering, and moments of joy to surprise, and support employees.
• Data-Driven Program Improvement Collect and analyze feedback to continuously refine and enhance engagement initiatives while ensuring they align with employee needs.
  
  
  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Develop and Drive BI ED Strategy Create and implement the BI ED framework, programming, and metrics to advance employee engagement, belonging, and diversity goals.
• Lead and Support ERGs Oversee NA Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), plan recognition events and serve as a liaison between ERGs and Senior Leadership to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Policy and Workforce Diversity Advocacy Advise on policies promoting diversity, equal opportunities, and inclusion, while collaborating with teams to diversify talent pipelines and enhance retention of a high-performing workforce.
• Training and Communication Deliver DE&I training, update internal and external communication materials to ensure inclusivity, and train hiring managers on evaluating and managing diverse talent.
• Measure and Evaluate Progress Track diversity metrics, assess BI ED initiatives, identify areas for improvement, and communicate achievements and challenges across the organization.
  
  
  

Social Impact

• Support people initiatives for NA’s B Corp submission Work closely with Assembly’s Global Head of Impact to drive and coordinate progress on People and Community initiatives to increase NA’s B Corp score
• Seven to ten years relevant professional work experience in Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and/or Social Impact
• Excellent command of contemporary diversity, equity and inclusion concepts and issues with formal training or coursework in multiculturalism, intercultural communications, or related topics
• Successful record of leadership and experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within a complex organization - including the leading Employee Resource Groups that foster safe spaces for staff
• Demonstrated ability to serve as an internal resource and consultant, collaborating with multiple stakeholders with different perspectives
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to translate metrics, research and trends into strategy
• Demonstrated success and interest in professional development and engagement programming with and for diverse audiences; experience bringing unique, progressive ideas and partners to the table
• Excellent communications skills, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated ability to cross organizational and cultural boundaries with ease, adapting language and style to the context both in person and at a distance
• Demonstrated judgment, analysis and decision-making skills
  
  
  

Why Assembly?

• We care about your growth - we offer competitive salaries, & annual compensation reviews
• We recognize and celebrate your success…all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated
• We’re truly a people-first organization. That’s why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy that puts you in control of your work-life balance, as well as market-leading primary and secondary caregiver and parental leave policies
• We have a hybrid in-office/remote working policy that focuses on bringing people together in-person when it’s needed most, i.e., team strategy brainstorms, learning & development opportunities, and company meetings
• We care about social and environmental Impact - we have dedicated Impact Champions who collaborate globally to make sure we’re leaving the world better than we found it
• We have an amazing group of Employee Resource Groups who form close knit communities and are committed to guiding the agency to become more inclusive, diverse, and representative of the world around us
• We’re part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We’re nimble and digital-first, and we’re quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy hold cos
• In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Assembly and the location where you work.
  
  
  

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Assembly and the location where you work.

At Assembly, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $130,000-$150,000 USD. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.