Manager of Employee Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity

1001 Sabre GLBL Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre is seeking a seasoned Employee Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity Manager to design and drive programs that elevate the employee experience across the organization. You will partner with the People Team and leadership to craft initiatives that boost morale, retention, and belonging, while championing inclusive practices across a global workforce.

The role requires strong storytelling, program design, and data-driven decision making to create measurable impact within a rapidly evolving tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or inclusion roles.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives aligned with culture and priorities.
• Partner with People Team and executives to support morale, retention and experience.
• Lead campaigns and recognition programs to boost inclusive behaviors.
• Analyze engagement data to identify trends and actionable improvements.
• Develop internal content across channels to inform and inspire employees.

Skills

Internal communications

Employee engagement

Inclusion & diversity concepts

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world’s largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide. At Sabre, connection isn’t just a corporate buzzword. It’s the fuel that keeps us moving forward. As our new Employee Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity Manager, you won’t just oversee strategies – you’ll steer them and spark real, meaningful connections across our entire organization. In partnership with the rest of our Internal Communications team, you’ll be the driving force behind a culture that elevates the everyday employee experience. Your goal? Making sure every single person feels they belong here, exactly as they are. We’re looking for someone who pairs brilliant communication skills with a relentless passion for people. You understand the core principles of inclusion and diversity, and you know exactly how to use them to bring a global team closer together and leave ordinary behind. Ready to help us build a culture that can't be ignored? Let’s get going.

What you’ll do

• Employee Engagement Strategy Design and implement employee engagement initiatives that align with business priorities and organizational culture
• Partner with People Team and executive leadership to create and support programs that enhance employee experience, morale, and retention
• Support enterprise-wide engagement moments such as campaigns and recognition programs
• Analyze engagement data (e.g., surveys, feedback) to identify trends and recommend actionable improvements
• Inclusion & Diversity Support inclusion and diversity initiatives through effective communication and employee engagement strategies
• Partner with People Team and I&D group leaders and executive sponsors to promote inclusive behaviors and awareness campaigns
• Ensure communications reflect diverse perspectives and foster a sense of belonging across the workforce
• Help integrate inclusive practices into engagement strategies and messaging
• Stakeholder Collaboration Work cross-functionally with HR, leadership, and business teams to align engagement and inclusion efforts
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on engagement best practices and communication approaches
• Support change management and organizational initiatives through targeted engagement strategies
• Communications In partnership with your Communications colleagues, develop and execute integrated internal communication strategies that inform, inspire, and connect employees
• In partnership with your Communications colleagues, create compelling content across channels (email, intranet, video, leadership messaging)

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 5-8+ years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, inclusion, culture or related roles
• Strong writing, storytelling, and content development skills
• Experience designing and executing engagement programs or campaigns
• Familiarity with inclusion and diversity concepts and how they influence employee experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using engagement survey tools or analytics is a plus

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Exceptional communication and storytelling
• Employee-centric mindset
• Collaboration and influence
• Data-driven decision making
• Cultural awareness and inclusivity

What Success Looks Like

• Increased employee engagement and participation in key initiatives
• Clear, consistent, and impactful internal communications
• Strong alignment between leadership messaging and employee experience
• Observable enhancement in culture, connection, and sense of belonging

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW #LI-Hybrid#LI-MEN

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.