AVP, Enterprise Diversity & Inclusion

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Human Resources

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$145,400.00 - $240,000.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

By creating a welcoming environment that brings people with different backgrounds and perspectives together, we enable new ideas, innovation and a culture in which employees feel valued, respected and supported. The Assistant Vice President, Office of Diversity & Inclusion leads and manages the ongoing advancement and implementation of Travelers Diversity & Inclusion strategies. This role manages others.What Will You Do?

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise-wide D&I strategy that drives a culture of inclusion, innovation and employee engagement.
• Consult with and support key Business and HR stakeholders to ensure D&I strategies are reflected in business plans and Travelers culture.
• Collaborate with all HR Business Partners and centers of excellence to deliver the D&I strategy, specifically promoting external experiences and D&I education to impact a diverse workforce.
• Manage the Diversity Speaks speaker series and other D&I educational programming
• Ensure alignment of D&I education options into toolkit for business partners, field councils, and D&I champions
• Monitor internal and external diversity trends and legal developments and serve as a subject matter expert to partner on diversity and inclusion with all key Business and HR stakeholders.
• Develop, lead and leverage external partnerships with key diversity associations.
• Leverage data and analytics to provide insights to key Business and HR stakeholders that result in innovative and dynamic ideas to advance D&I strategies.
• Manage approach to internal diversity councils to ensure we meet broader D&I strategic objectives.
• Provide thought leadership and consultation to our Diversity Networks (ERGs) Leadership Teams and Executive Sponsors.
• Represent the Office of Diversity & Inclusion through internal and external speaking events and public panels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• 10 years of relevant work experience in a corporate environment preferred.
• 4 years of management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and background in the D&I space.
• Demonstrated interest in D&I, talent management, advocacy efforts, and/or other related fields.
• Strong knowledge of current talent and D&I strategies and approach. Solid professional network in the D&I space preferred.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community, partner organizations, and/or vendors.
• Experience developing strategic initiatives which align with long-term strategy goals and budget.
• Excellent project management skills. Results-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders. Possesses ability to translate sometimes ambiguous goals into operating plans and supporting initiatives.
• Expertise in drawing meaningful insights from data to create strategy, tell a narrative and operationalize solutions. Able to identify and track metrics of success.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence key partners; gets results through collaboration.
• Skilled facilitator, able to navigate tough conversations with a senior audience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create content and deliver correspondence and effective presentations.

What is a Must Have?

• Minimum of seven years of experience in a Human Resources related role.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a D&I role.
• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) required.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services, life coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you're eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.