Job Description

About the Role

We operate within a large-scale, technology-driven organisation where people, culture, and inclusion are core to long-term growth and operational excellence. Across global teams, digital platforms, product environments, and customer ecosystems, our commitment to diversity and equity shapes how we innovate, collaborate, and serve our communities.

The Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a key strategic leader responsible for designing and advancing enterprise-wide DEI strategies that strengthen organisational culture, attract diverse talent, reinforce equitable practices, and enable a sense of belonging at every level. This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of strategic vision, operational discipline, cultural intelligence, and executive presence.

This leader will partner across People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Operations, and executive leadership to embed DEI into business processes, leadership development, workforce planning, and organisational capability building. The role is ideal for an executive passionate about shaping inclusive workplaces within complex, global environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organisation’s long-term DEI strategy aligned with corporate goals, workforce needs, and cultural priorities.

• Oversee enterprise-wide DEI programs, frameworks, and initiatives supporting representation, equity, development, and retention.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, and Leadership teams to strengthen equitable hiring practices, inclusive recruitment strategies, and diverse talent pipelines.

• Collaborate with Learning & Development teams to design inclusive leadership programs, cultural intelligence training, and bias-reduction initiatives.

• Lead the creation of DEI analytics dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting to track progress and support data-driven decision-making.

• Advise executive leadership on DEI trends, emerging practices, and regulatory considerations.

• Support employee resource groups (ERGs), affinity networks, and inclusion councils with structure, resources, and strategic alignment.

• Partner with Communications to enhance internal storytelling, transparency, and community-building around DEI efforts.

• Conduct audits on policies, processes, and systems to reinforce equitable and inclusive practices across the organisation.

• Engage external partners, educational institutions, and strategic networks to expand diversity initiatives and community impact.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Diversity & Inclusion, People Strategy, Organizational Development, or HR Leadership roles.

• Strong experience within technology, global operations, enterprise environments, or large-scale organisations.

• Demonstrated success designing DEI strategies, change management initiatives, and measurable inclusion programs.

• Strong understanding of workforce analytics, DEI metrics, and data-driven decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees in HR, Organizational Psychology, or related fields preferred.

• Excellent communication skills with experience influencing senior executives.

• Strong understanding of employment practices, inclusive leadership models, and cultural transformation frameworks.

• Experience with global or matrixed organisations is a strong advantage.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Visionary mindset with the ability to translate DEI principles into scalable enterprise strategies.

• Strong emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and relationship-building capability.

• Skilled facilitator able to lead discussions across diverse groups and leadership levels.

• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret data and build measurable DEI reporting systems.

• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable leading through ambiguity and organisational change.

• Credible executive presence with the ability to build trust at all levels.

• Passionate advocate for inclusion, equity, and belonging.

Strategic Support

• Serve as a senior advisor to the CHRO, CEO, and executive leadership on DEI strategy, workforce planning, and culture evolution.

• Support organisational transformation initiatives by embedding inclusion into systems, leadership development, and operational practices.

• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Operations teams to strengthen equitable processes and performance management frameworks.

• Provide insights on market trends, evolving DEI expectations, and global best practices.

• Lead executive-level DEI reviews, strategic planning sessions, and culture assessments.

Working Conditions

• Remote-first role within the United States with occasional travel for leadership meetings, culture summits, and enterprise workshops.

• Requires collaboration with distributed teams and global partners across multiple time zones.

• High-accountability environment with visibility across all levels of senior leadership.

• Fast-paced, mission-driven climate focused on cultural and organisational transformation.

Job Function

• Lead enterprise DEI strategy, governance, and execution.

• Strengthen culture, inclusion, and workforce equity across global teams.

• Influence senior leadership and drive cultural transformation with measurable impact.

• Ensure alignment between DEI principles and business outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $355,000 – $415,000

• Annual executive performance bonus

• Long-term incentive eligibility (equity, LTIP, stock awards)

• Comprehensive executive benefits, including:

  • Health & wellness programs

  • Retirement plan participation

  • Executive leadership development

  • Paid executive leave

  • Remote-work technology support

  • Mental health & wellbeing initiatives

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape culture at scale across a large, innovative, globally-reaching organisation.

• Influence strategic decisions at the highest level and work directly with executive leadership.

• Build a legacy of meaningful cultural impact, inclusivity, and workforce transformation.

• Remote-first flexibility within a highly collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

• Clear growth pathways into VP, SVP, or enterprise People & Culture leadership roles.