Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

About Us Integral Creative Solutions (ICS) is a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are seeking a Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to design and lead an enterprise DEI strategy that produces measurable improvements in hiring, retention, and belonging. You will partner across the business to embed equity into talent processes, culture, and leadership accountability. What You’ll Do ● DEI Strategy: Design and own the enterprise DEI strategy, roadmap, and goals. ● Talent Integration: Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR to embed equity across hiring, development, and promotion. ● Culture & Belonging: Build programs, ERGs, and education that foster an inclusive, high-belonging culture. ● Accountability: Establish DEI metrics, dashboards, and leadership accountability mechanisms. ● Advisory: Advise executives and managers on inclusive leadership and complex situations. ● Measurement: Track and report measurable improvements in representation, retention, and inclusion. What We’re Looking For ● Experience: 8+ years in DEI, HR, or organizational development, including program leadership. ● DEI Expertise: Proven track record building DEI programs with measurable outcomes. ● Talent Fluency: Understanding of how equity integrates into the full talent lifecycle. ● Analytical: Ability to use data to set goals and measure DEI progress. ● Influence: Skilled at influencing executives and driving cultural change. ● Communication: Exceptional facilitation and communication skills. ● Education: Bachelor's required; advanced degree or DEI certification a plus. Bonus Points ● Measurable Impact: A portfolio of DEI initiatives that improved hiring and retention. ● Change Management: Experience leading organization-wide culture change. ● Global: Experience designing DEI across multiple geographies. ● ERGs: Experience building and scaling employee resource groups. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $325,000 to $360,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan.