The Vitamin Shoppe is currently looking for a Director of DEI People & Culture to lead the DEI center of excellence for the Company. They will be responsible for developing and leading the DEI business strategy, partnering with leadership across lines of business and providing subject matter expertise on relevant inclusion practices, and enhancing our inclusion brand both inside and outside the company.

The Director, DEI People & Culture reports to the VP, People Experience.

• Provide subject matter expertise and DEI counsel to problem solve, design, and deliver strategic, solutions and partner with DEI leaders across enterprise-wide initiatives
• Oversee and provide support in the areas of talent identification process, governance, KPIs, budget, annual planning, quarterly reporting, membership, and activations
• Partner with key stakeholders on an integrated DEI strategy connected to all HR functions
• Develop strategies to streamline and connect DEI and company priorities
• Partner and collaborate with Business Leaders to assure that our strategy and engagement is meaningful and impactful across the company
• Conduct ongoing research on best practices and recommend strategies for continuous improvement of diversity initiatives
• Lead the DEI Action Team to guide them on DE&I practices and individual development
• Identify, develop, and foster relationships with industry thought leaders, consultants, vendors, and partners to apply best practice thinking
• Share best practices to support the development of an inclusive environment across the enterprise for leaders

• Proven track record of ability to influence and partner with business leaders to successfully drive large scale organizational initiatives and gain their commitment and support
• Effectively exhibits active and empathetic listening skills
• Demonstrates the desire and ability to strategically act on feedback
• A natural orientation for collaboration, with inherent understanding about when to lead and when to support
• Evidence of managing a wide array of stakeholder communications and relationships (internal and external) in a complex business environment
• The ability to garner trust from stakeholders at all levels
• Goal-oriented and possesses the ability to prioritize regularly in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically, while maintaining a results-driven approach
• A unique combination of analytic and strategic analysis capabilities to leverage research and set measurable goals
• Superior cognitive ability: ability to simplify complex situations and make sound judgments
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills, written and oral
• Self-starter, resilient attitude with an ability to work cross-functionally
• Familiarity with key aspects of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, L&D, and training
• Possess essential soft skills including Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution
• Strong strategic development skills
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership behaviors
• Ability to lead effective meetings

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of professional work
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working on DE&I initiatives, projects and/or strategies
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing leadership, organizational & change management initiatives, or similar initiatives and ability to successfully engage in and manage community relationships required
• Remote position with Travel to Corporate HQ as needed

The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.

Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative. We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.