BRG & DEI Experiences Specialist

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a BRG & DEI Experience Specialist in Bolingbrook, IL to help shape a multi-year DEI strategy aligned with business goals. You will partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Communications and HR to deliver impactful BRG programs.

You will develop DEI training materials, manage signature BRG programs, track milestones, and report on metrics while advising BRG leaders. A Bachelor’s degree and DEI experience are required.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion or experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Project and program management experience with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, timelines, communications, or implementation activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing a multi-year BRG strategy aligned with Ulta Beauty’s business strategy, People Success goals, and corporate social impact initiatives.
• Help establish a BRG governance and intersectional collaboration model to enable associate success and drive business priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure DEI efforts are embedded in the organizational culture and align with the brand’s purpose.
• Collaborate with BRG leadership, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Communications, and HR Business Partners to develop and deliver BRG programs and initiatives.
• Assist in planning and executing BRG signature programs and events; track and measure milestones; manage key stakeholders; and execute communication plans.
• Facilitate regular BRG leader meetings and listening tours to maintain strong connections with BRG leaders and communities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of engagement calendars and project plans.
• Develop metrics to measure the impact of BRG initiatives and conduct post-program evaluations.
• Provide strategic thought partnership and advisory support to BRG leaders, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in DEI and BRG management to inform strategy and program development.
• Support internal and external communication efforts to promote DEI initiatives and BRG achievements.
• Participate in DEI team meetings and contribute to the overall DEI strategy and initiatives at Ulta Beauty.
• Provide administrative and operational support to BRGs and the DEI team, helping coordinate day-to-day activities, communications, and program needs.
• Maintain BRG documents, leadership rosters, calendars, and governance documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

OVERVIEW

Authentic. Supportive. Fun. To experience human resources at Ulta Beauty is to step out of the mundane and into an environment alive with optimistic energy. After all, success breeds opportunity, and the opportunities to help drive an organization at the top of its game to even greater heights are as uncommon as they are satisfying.

It’s fast, it’s ambitious, it’s anchored in trust. With the chance to move or flex based on new or existing interests and passions. If you want that rare culture of lived values, where “team” truly means something. Where the drive for excellence is balanced with a genuine desire to help and encourage. And where the mark you make will be seen and recognized—we challenge you to dream bigger. To imagine the possibilities.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE

Our Business Resource Groups (BRG) & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Experience Specialist, will play a pivotal role in driving our BRG strategy forward. This role will assist in developing and executing a multi-year BRG strategy that aligns with Ulta Beauty’s business objectives and social impact goals. Responsibilities will include partnering to establish a robust BRG governance model, fostering, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and collaborating with departments such as Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Communications to deliver impactful BRG programs and initiatives. Additionally, the BRG & DEI Experience Specialist will manage and execute signature BRG programs and events, create dynamic DEI training materials to support our diversity and inclusion roadmap, and analyze data from DEI and BRG engagement surveys to provide actionable insights and measure the effectiveness of our initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Support BRG Strategy Implementation

• Assist in developing and executing a multi-year BRG strategy aligned with Ulta Beauty’s business strategy, People Success goals, and corporate social impact initiatives.
• Help establish a BRG governance and intersectional collaboration model to enable associate success and drive business priorities.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure DEI efforts are embedded in the organizational culture and align with the brand’s purpose.
• Collaborate with BRG leadership, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Communications, and HR Business Partners to develop and deliver BRG programs and initiatives.

Program and Event Management

• Assist in planning and executing BRG signature programs and events; track and measure milestones; manage key stakeholders; and execute communication plans.
• Facilitate regular BRG leader meetings and listening tours to maintain strong connections with BRG leaders and communities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of engagement calendars and project plans.

Reporting

• Develop metrics to measure the impact of BRG initiatives and conduct post-program evaluations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide strategic thought partnership and advisory support to BRG leaders, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in DEI and BRG management to inform strategy and program development.
• Support internal and external communication efforts to promote DEI initiatives and BRG achievements.
• Participate in DEI team meetings and contribute to the overall DEI strategy and initiatives at Ulta Beauty.
• Provide administrative and operational support to BRGs and the DEI team, helping coordinate day-to-day activities, communications, and program needs.
• Maintain BRG documents, leadership rosters, calendars, and governance documentation.

THE ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, History, Political Science, Communication, or other liberal arts disciplines.

Experience

• Genuine passion or experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Project and program management experience with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, timelines, communications, or implementation activities.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and at all levels.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, while planning, coordinating, and tracking critical activities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Demonstrates strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining high quality.

The pay range for this position is $68,200.00 - $80,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

ABOUT

AtUlta Beauty(NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.