Manager Inclusion & Diversity Business Partner

Job Posting End Date: August 21

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.
• Provide 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; advance degree preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
• Mental health support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environments
• Performance-based incentive plans

All benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $75,500.00 - $142,700.00. Actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location, and experience.

About the company

Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA — plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.