Manager I&D Business Partner

Job Posting End Date: September 12When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:

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

All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans .And that’s just the beginning…With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!General Summary: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.Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Minimum 2 day a week in Unum Office.Excel in a fast-paced environment by:

Independent Work: Demonstrating the ability to work autonomously with minimal direction, taking initiative and making decisions effectively.

Implementing Best Practices: Proactively identifying and applying leading-edge I&D strategies.

Driving Change: Leading the way in embedding I&D practices and navigating change management efficiently.

Strategic Planning: Setting clear objectives and guiding teams to meet them while managing quality, scope, time, and effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement: Partnering with key business leaders to align I&D initiatives with strategic priorities, balancing diverse expectations, and adapting strategies to meet stakeholder needs.

Strategic Leadership: Leading and implementing complex projects and bodies of work, demonstrating strong critical thinking and project management skills.

Principal Duties and 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.

Job Specifications

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.

#LI-LR1#LI-HybridIN1Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.$75,500.00-$135,900.00Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.Company:UnumUnum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.