Manager I&D Business Partner

Unum•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

This role is an I&D Subject Matter Expert to champion best practices and operationalize them within our organization. In this pivotal role, you’ll be the primary contact for embedding I&D strategies into the business, requiring a deep understanding of our priorities, challenges, and specific I&D needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, advance degree preferred.
This position requires 7+ years of experience with business partner and project management planning.
Proven experience managing complex projects independently and with cross-functional or virtual teams.
Expertise in working within large, diverse organizations and with people from varied backgrounds.
Strong commitment to advancing equity and fostering a culture of belonging.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Collaborative and energetic team player, adaptable and diplomatic.
Comfortable with ambiguity and thriving in fast-paced, fluid environments.
Passionate about diversity, inclusion, social justice, and equity with experience working across diverse communities.
Skilled in navigating matrixed organizations and rapidly changing environments.
Demonstrated leadership with a track record of achieving results and influencing others.
Strong analytical, technical, and project management skills, including proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel).
Effective communicator with experience working with executive management and handling confidential information.
Ability to manage multiple projects, re-prioritize as needed, and drive completion using project management tools.
Travel requirements are estimated at 30-35% overall but can vary throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Act as the main liaison between business areas and I&D; collaborate with HR, L&D, and other key stakeholders.
Provide I&D expertise and develop tailored strategies across business units, managing all aspects of I&D program execution, including scoping, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
Assess risks, manage bottlenecks, provide escalation, and balance team capacity.
Lead scope of work with business leaders, Inclusion Business Champions, and HRBPs to embed and implement key I&D initiatives across all aspects of the employee experience, enhancing inclusion and belonging within the business.
Offer advice on I&D priorities and action plans, focusing on effective action plan implementation.
Coach leaders to improve inclusive leadership and team effectiveness through in-person and virtual channels.
Enhance work relationships, morale, and productivity while supporting employee engagement and retention.
Collaborate with business leaders and Directors of Talent Development on talent and succession planning, including HIPO identification and development.
Tactical support to leaders and internal partners including creation of I&D resources, team activities, discussion guides, and recommended courses and webinars to boost I&D skills and knowledge.
Use data and metrics to provide I&D data-informed insights and drive I&D improvements and provide actionable insights.
Analyze feedback and key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of inclusion and diversity programs.
Engage in cross-functional projects for continuous I&D advancement.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments