Director, Community & Belonging

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. Job Title: Director, Community & BelongingReports to: Chief Administrative & Legal OfficerLocation: US - Goleta, CA Hybrid (Preferred) or Los Angeles The RoleAs Director, Community and Belonging, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening connection, inclusion, and belonging across Deckers’ global employee community. You’ll lead the design and delivery of programs, workshops, and moments that bring people together, fostering trust and engagement across regions, teams, and cultures. Working closely with People Experience partners, ERG leaders, and business stakeholders, you’ll translate company priorities into meaningful, people-centered experiences. You’ll drive strategy and execution of community and belonging initiatives, including cultural programming, learning experiences, and the global employee resource group network, ensuring efforts are relevant, inclusive, and locally resonant. With a global lens and hands-on approach, you’ll create spaces where employees feel connected, supported, and able to contribute fully, reinforcing Deckers’ culture and values through intentional community-building.We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.Your ImpactLead, develop, deliver, and expand global Community & Belonging (C&B) strategy, programming, and initiatives aligned with corporate purpose and valuesInfluence, mentor, and coach ERG leads responsible for day-to-day implementation of C&B initiativesOversee budget related to C&B initiativesPartner with leaders and employees to embed C&B mindset into leadership practices, team norms, and ways of working, including ERGs, mentorship initiatives, and organizational effortsIdentify learning opportunities and design, deliver, and oversee experiences that build C&B competence, psychological safety, and inclusive leadershipServe as senior advocate and practitioner to leaders, addressing concerns related to bias or inequity and supporting restorative resolutionEnsure all C&B concerns raised by employees are promptly escalated to People & Experience (PX) for follow-up and resolutionPartner with PX team to ensure policies, programs, and leadership practices reflect inclusive thinkingCollaborate with Corporate Communication team to shape and execute communication strategies that authentically represent C&B employee experiencesStay abreast of best practices, external partnership opportunities, technology, and tools to inform belonging initiativesWho You AreBachelor’s degree in organizational development, human resources, social work, sociology, or related fields (master’s preferred)10+ years of experience leading belonging and inclusion initiatives in a global organizationDemonstrated experience creating a vision, translating it into executable strategy, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver in alignment with articulated strategyExperienced in creating and delivering strategic recommendations to leaders based on data-driven conclusionsProven track record for progressing enterprise people initiativesEstablished experience in assisting and growing ERGs and employee engagementExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including press releases, internal/external communications, and presentationsPeople-centered leader who believes in the power of connection, inclusion, and communitySkilled at building strong partnerships and collaborating across a global, matrixed organizationEmpathetic, inclusive leader who can coach, guide, and inspire othersAction-oriented and collaborative, able to move ideas into practice and bring leaders and teams along through clear communication, trust, and shared ownershipWhat We'll Give You – Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extrasGrowth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.#LI-AJ1$154,700.00 - $208,800.00The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in: Goleta, CaliforniaIndividual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.