Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Brand: Bath & Body Works

Location: Columbus, OH, US

Location Type: Hybrid

Job ID: 047M3

Job Area: Human Resources

Employment type: Full-time

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

The Sr. Manager of DE&I will leverage strategy, communication, project management and collaboration skills along with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) expertise to support internal and external DEI initiatives and storytelling that will drive progress, strengthen culture and embed inclusion into business processes across the organization.

Responsibilities

Strategy (30%)

• Provide strategic leadership in the creation and implementation of the company’s DEI goals and outcomes

• Attend cross-functional business partner meetings to ensure awareness and strategy alignment to DEI programs and initiatives

• Support in development of project briefs for cross-functional business partners Provide strategic input on evolving DEI narrative and program calendar

• Monitor DEI storytelling best practices and conduct DEI program patterning to share with key partners

• Partner with DEI team members to strategically embed DEI into talent management, learning and development, HR, marketing, communications, community/philanthropy, stores, distribution centers and home office associate support

• Assist Chief Diversity Officer in developing strategic approach to identifying new external awards and recognitions and continuing existing ones that support the company’s DEI values and culture of inclusion

• Ensure ongoing DEI leadership development programs are available to all associates including creating program strategy, identifying partner organizations, managing relationships internally and externally, and driving awareness and participation

Content (30%)

• Support Chief Diversity Officer in drafting content on DEI initiatives and programming and cultural community moments to be leveraged by cross-functional business partners

• Assist in the development and distribution of DEI newsletter, heritage month communications including posters, event dates and registration links

• Assist in the review of content from IRG communication leads, as needed

• Assist Chief Diversity Officer in the development and crafting of DEI reporting content (i.e. ESG report, DEI report); partner cross-functionally with Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) team

• Lead the content development and consolidation of information across the enterprise as needed to complete annual business awards and recognition (i.e. Corporate Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC).

Project Management (30%)

• Provide ongoing project management guidance and support in the creation and implementation of company DEI programs and initiatives

• Assist in marketing and communications process development and evolution

• relationships and foster cross-functional collaboration

• Manage partnership with Learning and Development team to drive DEI learning and training content and create ongoing IRG leader training.

• Manage integration of DEI into AOS and pulse surveys

Misc. (10%)

• Support event planning and execution, as needed

• Provide tactical project support to the DEI team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience with preferred expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including experience writing, proofreading, and editing communications focused on AP style

• Proven project management skills

• Cross-functional collaborator and facilitator

• Proven strategy and analytics skills

• Ability to communicate at all levels

• Self-starter; motivated to take action and independently identify solutions

• Preferred

• Employee Resource Group and Employee Branding experience

• Event planning

• Team or cross-functional team leadership

• Experience in a retail environment

• Special Requirements

• Occasional travel

• Experience in Journalism, Marketing or Human Resources

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communication, Journalism, Marketing

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility

• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

• Observe, Engage & Connect

• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

• Deliver Business Results

Benefits

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to eligible Bath and Body Works associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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