Director, Inclusion Business Partner

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Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

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Job Description

The Director, Inclusion Business Partner, serves as a strategic advisor to Business Functions, integrating inclusion into business strategy, leadership practices, and day-to-day operations. The role partners with leaders to embed inclusion across functional strategies, policies, governance, customer engagement, and operational processes. By influencing decisions, strengthening culture, and connecting ERGs and Inclusion Networks to business priorities, the role turns inclusion efforts into measurable business and talent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Business-Aligned Inclusion Strategy  

• Lead the development and execution of inclusion strategies for Business Functions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, workforce priorities, and enterprise goals. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Business Function leaders by shaping decisions, leadership behaviors, and team practices. Embed inclusive approaches across functional strategies, policies, governance, and operations. 

• Translate business objectives into scalable inclusion interventions that support performance, engagement, and talent outcomes. 

• Advise Business Functions, including Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Marketing, and Communications, to integrate inclusion into functional strategies, policies, governance, customer engagement, operating decisions, and business operations.

ERG & Inclusion Network Connectivity (Business Function Scope)  

• Serve as a strategic connector between ERGs, Inclusion Networks, and business leaders to align employee insights with organizational priorities. 

• Guide functional Inclusion Councils, Inclusion Champions, and other designated partners so their priorities and activities align with global inclusion strategy, governance, and direction. 

Data, Insights & Accountability  

• Influence leaders to take action based on data, insights and emerging workforce trends 

• Translate insights into executive-ready narratives, recommendations, and action plans. 

• Establish clear success measures, review progress with functional leaders, and recommend course corrections to keep inclusion priorities on track. 

Cross-Functional Partnership  

• Advise Business Function teams on integrating inclusive practices into functional strategies, policies, governance, customer engagement, and operational processes. 

• Partners with People Business Partners, People Analytics, Talent, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, Communications, and Regional Inclusion Business Partners to identify and deliver the top one or two inclusion priorities for each function, integrating them into core talent and operating processes. 

• Partner with the function’s Business Planning and Operations lead to align inclusion priorities with business plans, clarify ownership, and support effective execution. 

Leadership & Enablement  

• Coach functional leaders to translate inclusion priorities into specific leadership actions, team practices, and accountability measures. 

• Model inclusive leadership and strong enterprise partnership. 

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business priorities and workforce data into practical strategies, executive-ready recommendations, and measurable action plans. 
• Experience leading through influence across complex, matrixed, and global organizations. 
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, judgment, and issue-resolution skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive matters with discretion. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in human resources, business, organizational development, technology, product management, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience in inclusion, human resources, talent, organizational effectiveness, business partnering, technology, product, or a related discipline, including experience advising senior leaders.
• Advanced degree in human resources, business, organizational development, technology, product management, or related field.
• Experience partnering directly with Technology, Product, or corporate functions such as Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Marketing, or Communications.
• Working knowledge of inclusive design, responsible AI, digital accessibility, and equitable user experience principles.
• Experience using workforce analytics, engagement data, and GenAI or digital tools to generate insights, improve workflows, and scale impact.
• Experience establishing governance, success measures, budgets, or investment frameworks for enterprise inclusion, talent, or employee network initiatives.
• Proven success coaching leaders, facilitating cross-functional alignment, and delivering measurable business, talent, culture, or engagement outcomes.

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $179,000 to $232,000 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.