Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture Director

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite with flexibility

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Culture (DEIC) Director for our Indianapolis-based, onsite role with relocation assistance. The role sits at the intersection of AI, workforce analytics, DEIC strategy, and enterprise consulting, shaping how we build a more inclusive and accessible workforce.

You will translate data into practical strategies, develop scalable tools, and lead communications to advance inclusion across the organization, partnering with leaders and global teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience advising senior leaders and shaping enterprise strategies.
• Experience translating workforce data into meaningful business insights.
• Proven ability to build inclusive teams and lead cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex data and AI developments into practical DEIC strategies.
• Develop tools and governance for inclusion and accessibility across the organization.
• Lead integrated DEIC communications and partner with enterprise Communications.
• Advise Centers of Excellence and strengthen analytical capability across regions.
• Guide enterprise consulting and executive-level decision support.

Skills

Strategic synthesis

Applied AI fluency

Data-driven decision-making

Executive communication

Implementation & capability building

Global business acumen

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

DEI certification

Job description

We are looking for a talented Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Culture (DEIC) Director to join our Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture organization. In this emerging, enterprise-facing role, you will operate at the intersection of artificial intelligence and emerging technology, workforce analytics, DEIC strategy, external intelligence, strategic communications and enterprise consulting. The DEIC Director will translate complex data and emerging developments into practical strategies, scalable capabilities and clear business implications that strengthen workforce decisions and organizational outcomes. This position is onsite with flexibility and will be based in Indianapolis, Indiana with relocation assistance is provided.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the DEIC AI and emerging technology strategy by identifying responsible, practical applications that improve how the function operates and create scalable capabilities supporting a more inclusive and accessible workforce.
• Transform workforce data and external intelligence into action by synthesizing analytics, research, global developments and emerging trends into clear insights, risks, opportunities and strategic recommendations for DEIC and enterprise leaders.
• Develop, test and scale practical tools and frameworks that help leaders and employees apply inclusion and accessibility principles in everyday decisions, processes and interactions, while establishing appropriate approaches for governance, adoption, measurement and continuous improvement.
• Advise Centers of Excellence and strengthen analytical capability by integrating DEIC considerations into people strategies, policies, systems, measures and decision frameworks, while equipping DEI Partners to identify patterns, investigate root causes and evaluate outcomes.
• Lead an integrated DEIC communications strategy that translates priorities, insights, progress and emerging issues into clear, relevant and accessible messages for leaders and employees in partnership with enterprise Communications.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strategic synthesis and sound judgment: The ability to connect complex and sometimes competing information, distinguish important signals from noise and convert insights into clear implications, priorities and recommended actions.
• Applied AI and emerging technology fluency: The ability to identify valuable use cases, experiment with or configure practical solutions, assess responsible application considerations and collaborate effectively with technology, analytics, privacy and other subject-matter experts.
• Data-driven decision-making: Strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative workforce information, assess data validity, recognize patterns and communicate conclusions that support informed business decisions.
• Enterprise consulting and executive communication: The credibility, organizational savvy and communication skills to advise senior leaders, ask challenging questions, navigate complex stakeholder dynamics and influence decisions without relying solely on formal authority.
• Implementation, change and capability building: A demonstrated ability to move from strategy and experimentation into implementation, adoption and measurable outcomes, while developing tools, learning resources and sustainable practices that build capability across the organization.
• Global business, financial and cultural acumen: Strong understanding of organizational dynamics, workforce systems, inclusion and accessibility, combined with experience managing budgets and operating plans and the cultural agility to adapt approaches across regions, perspectives and business environments.
• People leadership and organizational capability building: Significant experience leading and developing teams within a complex, matrixed organization, including coaching talent, managing performance, building inclusive team cultures, and strengthening organizational capability to achieve strategic business objectives.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Enterprise strategy, consulting and executive influence: Significant experience advising senior leaders, synthesizing complex information and shaping enterprise strategies across organizational and functional boundaries, with the ability to move from strategic direction through implementation, adoption and sustained results.
• Applied AI, workforce analytics and insight development: Demonstrated experience identifying and advancing practical AI or emerging technology use cases, translating workforce data and research into meaningful business insights, and partnering effectively with technical, analytics and functional experts. Deep software engineering, machine learning or data science expertise is not required.
• Business leadership, financial planning and organizational transformation: Significant leadership experience managing strategic priorities, operating plans and budgets; coordinating complex enterprise deliverables; guiding change; and building the capability of teams and partners within a global, matrixed organization.
• College, university or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience, required.

• DEI certification preferred.

Compensation

• Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.