Manager Inclusion & Diversity Business Partner

About the role

This role is an Inclusion & Diversity Subject Matter Expert to champion best practices and operationalize them within our organization. In this pivotal role, you'll be the primary contact for embedding I&D strategies into the business, requiring a deep understanding of our priorities, challenges, and specific I&D needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main liaison between business areas and I&D; collaborate with HR, L&D, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide I&D expertise and develop tailored strategies across business units, managing all aspects of I&D program execution, including scoping, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Assess risks, manage bottlenecks, provide escalation, and balance team capacity.
• Lead scope of work with business leaders, Inclusion Business Champions, and HRBPs to embed and implement key I&D initiatives across all aspects of the employee experience, enhancing inclusion and belonging within the business.
• Offer advice on I&D priorities and action plans, focusing on effective action plan implementation.
• Coach leaders to improve inclusive leadership and team effectiveness through in-person and virtual channels.
• Enhance work relationships, morale, and productivity while supporting employee engagement and retention.
• Collaborate with business leaders and Directors of Talent Development on talent and succession planning, including HIPO identification and development.
• Tactical support to leaders and internal partners including creation of I&D resources, team activities, discussion guides, and recommended courses and webinars to boost I&D skills and knowledge.
• Use data and metrics to provide I&D data-informed insights and drive I&D improvements and provide actionable insights.
• Analyze feedback and key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of inclusion and diversity programs.
• Engage in cross-functional projects for continuous I&D advancement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred.
• This position requires 7+ years of experience with business partner and project management planning.
• Demonstrated experience advancing inclusion and belonging strategies, with deep knowledge of diversity and inclusion principles and a proven ability to partner effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven experience influencing leaders, driving inclusive workplace practices, and partnering across diverse employee populations to advance business outcomes and customer experiences.
• Skilled at applying inclusive leadership and change management strategies to strengthen culture, engagement, belonging, and organizational effectiveness.
• Proven experience managing complex projects independently and with cross-functional or virtual teams.
• Expertise in working within large, diverse organizations and with people from varied backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and energetic team player, adaptable and diplomatic.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and thriving in fast-paced, fluid environments.
• Skilled in navigating matrixed organizations and rapidly changing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership with a track record of achieving results and influencing others.
• Strong analytical, technical, and project management skills, including proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel).
• Effective communicator with experience working with executive management and handling confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, re-prioritize as needed, and drive completion using project management tools.

Pay

$75,500.00–$142,700.00 (base salary range; actual pay based on skill, geographical location, and experience).

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Performance Based Incentive Plans
• Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution (up to 9.5% total employer contribution)
• Mental health support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environments