Inclusion and Diversity Specialist

Job Description

This role qualifies for a remote work arrangement but requires in-person expectations and regular travel throughout the year to attend business meetings.

OVERVIEW

Advance Sheetz’s Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) strategy with a strong focus on managing and enhancing the Employee Resource Group (ERG) program and ensuring alignment to company goals, policies, and governance. Shape consistent I&D branding and engagement across the company, ensuring equity and accessibility are represented throughout internal and external platforms and initiatives. Support the Senior Manager of Inclusion & Diversity in enhancing leadership development across the enterprise. Closely collaborate with Talent Management and Learning & Development teams to integrate inclusive practices into leadership pathways and training programs. Serve as a subject matter expert, represent I&D internally and externally, and continually look for opportunities to enhance engagement, belonging, and alignment with Sheetz’s business priorities and culture as the company grows and evolves.

RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

1. Lead ERG Program Management & Governance by overseeing strategy, governance, operations, processes, toolkits, and resources; and directing annual planning, budgets, programming, and events aligned with I&D and company objectives.

2. Support ERG Leadership Transitions and Development by providing coaching and guidance to strengthen professional competencies, inclusive leadership skills, and operational effectiveness.

3. Advance Enterprise Leadership Development by partnering with the Senior Manager of I&D, Talent Management, and Learning & Development to integrate equity, accessibility, and inclusive leadership practices into leadership pathways, manager training, and enterprise programs.

4. Ensure Consistent I&D Branding, Messaging, and Representation across all organizational platforms by partnering with Internal Communications, Talent Recruitment Branding, Marketing/Brand & Creative, Community Relations, Public Relations, and Engagement & Employee Events.

5. Manage the I&D Master Calendar to ensure ERG and I&D events align with broader business priorities, cultural moments, and company-wide initiatives.

6. Develop Communication Strategies with Internal Communications to promote I&D and ERG programs, strengthen awareness, and enhance employee engagement across internal and external audiences.

7. Represent Inclusion & Diversity at Key Company Events as a credible and professional ambassador, ensuring aligned messaging, branding, and presence across major business activities and employee touchpoints.

8. Provide I&D Consultancy to the Business by serving as a subject matter expert to departments, leaders, and teams, offering guidance on equity, accessibility, inclusive practices, and embedding I&D principles into processes, programs, and decision-making.

9. Manage I&D Projects and Initiatives from concept through execution, partnering with Business Insights, Consumer Insights, and cross-functional teams to analyze data, identify opportunities, and recommend strategies that strengthen belonging, engagement, accessibility, and inclusion.

10. Support Supplier Diversity & Drive Continuous Improvement by partnering on supplier diversity processes, monitoring best practices in inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, and recommending enhancements to evolve and mature the I&D strategy and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field required

• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of progressive responsibility in human resources, organizational development, employee engagement, leadership development, or talent management required

• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated success in human resources or inclusion & Diversity program development and execution required

• Experience managing or supporting Employee Resource Groups or similar employee engagement programs preferred

• Experience integrating inclusion, equity, and accessibility concepts into leadership development, training programs, or organizational practices preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• None required

Tools & Equipment

• General Office Equipment

ACCOMMODATIONS

Sheetz is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Sheetz is committed to considering all applicants regardless of disability who can perform all essential job duties with or without accommodations.