Sr Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

December 12, 2025
$275000 - $323000 / year

Job Description

About the Role

We operate across a global, high-performing environment where innovation, collaboration, and human-centered leadership are at the core of our culture. As the organization continues to evolve, the commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) remains a strategic priority—driving employee experience, leadership development, and organizational belonging.

The Senior Director, DEI Officer plays an essential role in strengthening this commitment by shaping enterprise-wide DEI strategy, embedding inclusive practices into operational frameworks, and enabling leaders to build and sustain cultures where every individual feels valued and empowered.

This role influences executive decision-making, enhances workforce programs, and partners closely with HR, Talent, Operations, Legal, and Executive Leadership to advance measurable progress. It is ideal for a forward-thinking DEI executive with the skill to balance cultural leadership, strategic planning, and evidence-based program development.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, execution, and continuous enhancement of the organization’s DEI strategy across all business units.

  • Develop enterprise DEI frameworks, policies, and metrics to support belonging, representation, and equitable systems.

  • Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Operations to embed inclusive practices across the employee lifecycle.

  • Establish measurable goals and dashboards to track DEI progress, outcomes, and organizational impact.

  • Oversee programming focused on leadership training, cultural education, inclusive communication, and employee engagement.

  • Engage directly with executive leaders to advise on DEI risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities.

  • Lead employee resource group (ERG) strategies, governance models, and support structures.

  • Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to maintain alignment with regulatory expectations and ethical workplace standards.

  • Represent DEI perspectives in major corporate initiatives including workforce planning, digital transformation, and global growth.

  • Drive continuous improvement efforts that modernize and expand DEI capabilities.


Job Qualifications and Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in DEI leadership, HR strategy, organizational development, or related fields.

  • Proven ability to design and implement large-scale DEI programs in enterprise environments.

  • Strong understanding of DEI analytics, workforce insights, and impact measurement methodologies.

  • Experience influencing senior executives and leading cross-functional initiatives.

  • Strong communication, facilitation, and change-management skills.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, or related fields preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive cultural issues with professionalism and integrity.


Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

  • Strategic thinker who can connect DEI priorities to business and workforce outcomes.

  • Strong interpersonal influence and ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders.

  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead complex cultural conversations.

  • Analytical mindset with an approach focused on evidence, outcomes, and sustainability.

  • Skilled communicator capable of engaging diverse audiences with clarity and sensitivity.

  • Passionate advocate for inclusion with a balanced, business-informed leadership style.


Strategic Support

  • Act as a senior advisor to executive leadership, ensuring DEI considerations guide talent strategy, operational decisions, and cultural priorities.

  • Support long-range workforce planning by identifying representation gaps, future talent needs, and development opportunities.

  • Partner with Communications teams to shape messaging, impact reporting, and storytelling aligned with DEI strategy.

  • Influence enterprise programs related to leadership pipelines, digital transformation, and organizational growth.

  • Provide strategic insights that support compliance readiness, global expansion, and policy modernization.


Working Conditions

  • Remote-first role with periodic travel for leadership workshops, cultural programming, and strategic summits.

  • Requires collaboration with global stakeholders across multiple time zones.

  • High-visibility position with executive-level accountability for cultural impact and DEI outcomes.

  • Fast-paced environment focused on growth, innovation, and organizational development.


Job Function

  • Lead and advance enterprise DEI strategy.

  • Develop inclusive leadership capabilities and workforce programs.

  • Influence organizational culture through data-driven and human-centered approaches.

  • Enhance representation, belonging, and equitable systems across the organization.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $275,000 – $323,000

  • Executive bonus opportunities

  • Comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs

    • Retirement plan participation

    • Paid time off and flexible remote options

    • Leadership development and coaching

    • Mental health and wellbeing support

    • Remote technology reimbursement

  • Additional long-term incentives may be available based on performance and scope.


Why Join Us

  • Influence culture at scale and lead meaningful, high-impact DEI initiatives.

  • Partner closely with executive leadership to shape the future of workforce strategy.

  • Work within a progressive, people-centered environment committed to employee experience.

  • Opportunity to build programs that support global growth and organizational transformation.

  • High visibility and long-term career pathways within executive HR, culture, and talent leadership.