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 & Belonging Reports to:
Chief Administrative & Legal Officer Location:
US
- Goleta, CA Hybrid (Preferred) or Los Angeles The Role As 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 Impact Lead, develop, deliver, and expand global Community & Belonging (C&B) strategy, programming, and initiatives aligned with corporate purpose and values Influence, mentor, and coach ERG leads responsible for day-to-day implementation of C&B initiatives Oversee budget related to C&B initiatives Partner with leaders and employees to embed C&B mindset into leadership practices, team norms, and ways of working, including ERGs, mentorship initiatives, and organizational efforts Identify learning opportunities and design, deliver, and oversee experiences that build C&B competence, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership Serve as senior advocate and practitioner to leaders, addressing concerns related to bias or inequity and supporting restorative resolution Ensure all C&B concerns raised by employees are promptly escalated to People & Experience (PX) for follow-up and resolution Partner with PX team to ensure policies, programs, and leadership practices reflect inclusive thinking Collaborate with Corporate Communication team to shape and execute communication strategies that authentically represent C&B employee experiences Stay abreast of best practices, external partnership opportunities, technology, and tools to inform belonging initiatives Who You Are Bachelor'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 organization Demonstrated experience creating a vision, translating it into executable strategy, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver in alignment with articulated strategy Experienced in creating and delivering strategic recommendations to leaders based on data-driven conclusions Proven track record for progressing enterprise people initiatives Established experience in assisting and growing ERGs and employee engagement Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including press releases, internal/external communications, and presentations People-centered leader who believes in the power of connection, inclusion, and community Skilled at building strong partnerships and collaborating across a global, matrixed organization Empathetic, inclusive leader who can coach, guide, and inspire others Action-oriented and collaborative, able to move ideas into practice and bring leaders and teams along through clear communication, trust, and shared ownership What 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 extras Growth 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.
00 The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in: Goleta, California Individual 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity. More than Just a Footwear Company From our corporate offices to our global retail stores, there's a curious, independent spirit that's distinctively Deckers Brands. We're about giving people the freedom to pursue their passions. And we're committed to helping them succeed; to become their best selves. That's why we're about more than work, the 9 to 5 or daily grind. We're about opportunity
- opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact.
As we work to become better at everything we do, how we better the world matters, too. Our products and brands are loved, no doubt about it. But the difference we make in people's lives begins with our people, right here at Deckers Brands. We're adventurous, spirited, unafraid of new challenges and willing to take chances. We are always ready to rally around a cause. Put simply, we want all of our people to thrive
- to reach their full potential and have fun while doing it.
Because in the end, Deckers thrives when our people thrive.
