Business Partner Belonging & CSR

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win.

As Business Partner Belonging & CSR you will be a key strategic partner for business leadership, Human Resources, and team members at TII - consulting, advising, providing internal/external insights, or giving leaders and team members the guidance that they need to be successful. You’ll make a positive impact on building a safe and inclusive work environment where all dimensions of difference are valued and represented.

Segment Strategy Partnership

• Partner on Managing & Evolution of ERG Work: Partner to elevate the role of ERGs in improving team member sense of belonging and community, while supporting their strategy and alignment with broader Belonging and Enterprise strategy and goals.
• Bring alignment on interaction model between ERGs and other parts of the Belonging Ecosystem, and create governance in ERG processes & driving outcomes
• Partner with relevant HR and non-HR partners (including but not limited to TA, EB, P&B, Events, CRE etc) to influence systems & practices that drive equitable opportunities & inclusive experiences for historically marginalized / under-represented populations
• Offer DE&I Consultancy on Programs like Udaan, Upcurve, BounceBack

Belonging & CSR Program Management

• Translate strategic Belonging & CSR initiatives into appropriate plans, scopes and frameworks to effectively prioritize & operationalize the programs for impact
• Ensure executional excellence by setting up and maintaining systems to appropriately structure and keep track of progress on projects & programs,. Create institutional knowledge through appropriate repositories & documentation
• Ensure that the impact of Belonging & CSR work is appropriately communicated through the right channels & to the right audiences (internal & external)
• Plan & operationalize the key events for Belonging & CSR with resource efficiency (i.e. utilizing relevant org resources including leveraging the right people) across the board to meet timelines
• Create plans as well as reporting, review & governance mechanisms to ensure judicious utilization of Belonging & CSR budget. Clarity & Guidance for relevant partners & stakeholders to ensure that adequate support is provided - process steps, timelines, and documentation.

Belonging & CSR External Partnerships

• Identifying & Leveraging External Partnerships to stay connected, leveraging industry trends & best practices to influence, support, and facilitate progress on Belonging & CSR

Volunteering Strategy & CSR support

• Partner on managing & evolution of the Volunteering Council: Partner to elevate the role of VC in improving team member ownership & engagement of volunteering work
• Partner with relevant CR captains to ensure smooth operationalization of mutually beneficial & impactful volunteering opportunities for TMs

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
• 4–8 years of overall experience, ideally with exposure to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) or a blend of DE&I and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Broader HR experience is also welcome, provided the candidate has been actively involved in DE&I initiatives or programs

We are looking for someone with good ability to build partnerships & collaborate, good communication, ability to learn, problem-solving, planning & organization and a passion for Belonging / community impact.

Useful Links-

Life at Target- https://india.target.com/

Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits

Culture- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/diversity-and-inclusion