Sr. Manager, Talent & Belonging

Job Summary As Sr. Manager, Talent and Belonging at Intuitive, you will shape how we engage and support our employees, building a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed. Reporting to Intuitive’s Global Talent Management Organization, you will support a broad range of employee communities and ensure our talent programs reflect the full diversity of our workforce and the patients we serve. You will drive the growth and vitality of these communities through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), partnerships with external organizations, and close collaboration with HR functions and teams across the organization. In this role, you will help shape an integrated people strategy that strengthens our culture and empowers every employee to do their best work. The right candidate brings a holistic, business‑grounded approach to talent, and will help embed belonging principles into Intuitive’s broader talent work – from leadership pipeline development and succession planning to how we identify, develop, and advance talent across the organization. Key Responsibilities Serve as a lead for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Intuitive. Advise and monitor all aspects of ERG health, including membership growth, employee engagement strategies, leadership and resource planning. Provide ad hoc coaching and advice to ERG leaders on an ongoing basis. Partner with ERGs, Marketing, Employee Communications & Engagement, and other stakeholders to develop and execute key cultural moments throughout the year. Act as a belonging, inclusion, and diversity advocate and resource for other HR functions such as Total Rewards, Global Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners, influencing programs, practices, and support offerings. Partner with Global Talent Management to embed Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity principles into talent review cycles, succession planning, and high‑potential identification processes, ensuring equitable access to development opportunities across underrepresented groups. Partner with HRBLs and business leaders to support talent reviews, calibrations, succession planning, and additional talent management practices and services for assigned U.S.‑based teams, bringing a belonging lens to how talent is identified, developed, and advanced. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to design and implement inclusive hiring practices, diverse sourcing strategies, and structured interview frameworks that reduce bias and improve representation across all levels of the organization. Supervise external agency supporting these strategies. Identify and establish partnerships with external organizations that provide support and resources for underrepresented groups. Effectively connect these partners with internal stakeholders to maximize and measure the value of these partnerships, and ensure financial investments provide ROI. Represent Intuitive in external organizations and benchmarking processes in assigned areas of expertise. Use data and analytics to track program effectiveness, surface workforce insights, and build a compelling narrative around the impact of belonging initiatives on talent outcomes and business results. Actively research and share external best practices with the broader HR organization. Work with internal teams – such as Public Affairs, Intuitive Foundation, Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility, Marketing, Supplier Diversity, Facilities, and others – to drive positive awareness, engagement and change for employees and customers from underrepresented groups. Contribute to cross‑team projects and initiatives, such as events, newsletters, trainings, and other key deliverables. Qualifications Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: Minimum 10 years of professional experience and three years in Talent Management and/or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) or related roles. Experience with employee resource groups (ERGs) and how to best support and advocate for employees from underrepresented identities within a corporate environment. Passionate about talent management practices including succession planning, performance calibration, career pathing, and leadership development, with the ability to identify and address equity gaps within these processes. Experience designing or contributing to talent programs such as mentoring, sponsorship, rotational assignments, or leadership acceleration programs aimed at increasing representation and retention of underrepresented talent. Experience in public speaking with small and large‑sized groups (in‑person & virtually). Strong communication, facilitation and influencing skills necessary to collaborate and influence all levels of the organization, including VP+. Proven success maintaining relationships with external organizations, vendors and consultants, including budget oversight. Ability to build strong, clear written and visual content in formats including Word and PowerPoint; visual design capability a plus. Experience measuring the effectiveness of employee belonging, inclusion and diversity efforts and adjusting strategies based on data and feedback. Strong collaboration and cross‑cultural skills to work across stakeholders, organizations and geographies. Proven ability to translate program data into meaningful business insights and narratives. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits and equity. Vaccination Requirements Due to the nature of our business and the role, Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases, including COVID‑19. Details can vary by role. Equal Employment Opportunity Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. Export Controls U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf. For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed Technology Control Plan (TCP) prior to the prospective employee’s start date. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Geographic Preference Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee. Compensation Base Compensation Range Region 1: $190,800 USD - $274,600 USD Base Compensation Range Region 2: $162,200 USD - $233,400 USD Shift: Day Workplace Type: Set Schedule – this job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intuitive Surgical, Inc.