Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Are you passionate about advancing equity and creating meaningful change to support employees and the communities where we live and work? We're seeking an experienced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader to collaborate across the organization to strengthen inclusive workplace culture, support leadership and employee learning, and advance workforce equity initiatives that foster belonging, engagement, and inclusion. In this role, you will help embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles into organizational strategies, practices, and decision-making as the enterprise continues to grow and evolve.

At Washington Dental Service (WDS), our vision is for everyone to enjoy good oral and overall health, with no one left behind. Achieving this requires both external advocacy and internal growth, and our success in promoting oral health equity depends on a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and Tri Forza believe everyone deserves good oral and overall health, with no one left behind. We succeed because of a shared commitment to a set of values that guide everything we do - for our customers, for our communities, and for each other. We are Accountable. We lean in with Courage.

We stay Curious. We are Inclusive. We act with Integrity.

We offer highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans as well as offering a generous 401k match, and all employees start accruing vacation and sick time from their very first day. This position will also be eligible for our annual bonus plan. We empower employee development through our tuition reimbursement plan, professional development plans, and employee-led communities.

The base pay range for this position in Western Washington varies between $133,100 - $218,600. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and Tri Forza Corp., intends to offer the selected candidate a base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay will also be adjusted based on the candidate's geographic location.

Essential Responsibilities include the following: The list of responsibilities listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and Tri Forza reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or without notice.

• Lead the development and evolution of enterprise Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and priorities, partnering across affiliate organizations to align approaches with workforce needs, operational priorities, and business objectives.
• Support integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion priorities and accountability measures into enterprise planning, governance, operational processes, and the ongoing rhythm of the business.
• Partner with the Health Equity team to liaise with our Community Advisory Council and support Health Equity Accreditation efforts.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the enterprise, serving as a trusted advisor on workforce inclusion, organizational culture, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion related priorities and opportunities.
• Partner with senior leaders, HR, Talent, and cross-functional stakeholders to integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles into organizational planning, people practices, decision-making processes, and employee experience strategies.
• Design and support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion governance, leadership learning, and capability-building initiatives for senior leadership and governance audiences, including Boards of Directors and executive teams.
• Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion learning and development initiatives for leaders, employees, and subcontractors - including Groundwater Framework, Trauma-Informed Care, and Cultural Competency training, in partnership with Learning & Development and Health Equity teams
• Conduct analysis of workforce, employee lifecycle, and organizational data to identify trends, assess…