Senior Director - Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement (Head of D&I)
At a glance
Director-level Employee Relations & Culture role at Condé Nast. 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY · full-time · $170,000–$200,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set global D&I and engagement priorities, then turn them into work tied to business goals
- Guide employee resource groups worldwide and help them deliver value for employees and the organization
- Work with executives on inclusive hiring, succession plans and fairer talent development across markets
- Track inclusion and engagement through measures, reports, listening sessions and the yearly D&I publication
- Lead inclusion learning and address sensitive workplace concerns involving diversity and culture
What you bring
- You have worked across both D&I and talent, with substantial knowledge of inclusion practice
- You have influenced senior leaders while delivering strategic work across global organizations
- You bring expertise in ERG oversight, talent inclusion measures and organizational change
- You can analyze employee data, communicate clearly across cultures and handle sensitive situations
Who this fits
This director-level leadership role suits someone with deep D&I expertise who can work across talent functions and influence senior stakeholders internationally. The position is based in New York, with office attendance required four days each week, Monday through Thursday.
From the employer
Job Description
Location:
New York, NYThe Global Talent, Diversity & Inclusion team brings talent, capability, leadership, inclusion, and employee insight together to strengthen how the organization performs and grows. As Senior Director - Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement, you will define and execute the overarching global D&I strategy, driving systemic change, culture transformation, inclusive leadership, and enhanced employee engagement and experience across all global markets and brands. Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).
Reporting directly to SVP - Global Talent, Diversity & Inclusion, the Senior Director will lead global D&I strategy as well as our employee engagement and listening strategy. As part of this role they will oversee Employee Resource Group (ERG) governance worldwide, partner with the broader Talent, D&I team on strengthening and building diverse talent pipelines, and partner with senior executive stakeholders across all business units and geographies to embed diversity, inclusion and employee engagement into core business operations.
This is a highly-visible, leadership role for a strategic D&I & Talent leader who brings deep subject matter expertise, strong cross-cultural agility, and a proven track record of leading large-scale cultural and transformation in global organizations.
What will you be doing?
- Define, lead, and execute the global Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement strategy aligned with overarching business priorities.
- Provide executive leadership and strategic governance for global ERGs, empowering employees and maximizing business impact.
- Partner with executive leadership to champion inclusive hiring practices, succession planning, and equitable talent development initiatives worldwide.
- Establish robust accountability frameworks, KPIs, and reporting to measure D&I progress and engagement across all markets.
- Oversee global employee engagement strategies, and enterprise-wide inclusion learning initiatives.
- Lead the delivery and publication of the annual D&I report to track progress and transparently communicate outcomes.
- Implement global employee engagement surveys and employee listening forums to capture feedback and inform inclusion strategies.
- Constructively navigate and resolve sensitive employee issues related to diversity, equity, and workplace culture.
About you
- Experience working across both D&I and Talent functions, with deep understanding and interest in Diversity & Inclusion specifically.
- Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders to influence and execute global strategic initiatives.
- Deep expertise in D&I best practices, ERG governance, talent inclusion metrics, and organizational change management.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills across diverse geographies and cultures and levels.
- You are highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong time management skills.
- Strong technical and analytical proficiency, to lead overall employee reporting, measure impact, track D&I metrics, and produce the annual D&I report.
- High level of emotional awareness and crisis management expertise to navigate sensitive situations and complex organizational challenges effectively.
The expected base salary range for this position is from $170,000 - $200,000 Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.