Program Manager – Diversity, Engagement, and Inclusion

Regal Rexnord is seeking an experienced Program Manager, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion to own the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives that shape associate experience, strengthen inclusion, and bring our culture and values to life. This role is critical in building a listening-driven organization that translates associate insights into meaningful action, while also enabling Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and delivering impactful, inclusive communications.

This role requires strong cross-functional partnership with HRBPs, HR leaders, Talent, Communications, Analytics, and business leadership teams. It requires strong program management competencies, stakeholder influence, and an ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a matrixed environment.

This role reports to the Sr Director, Talent Management who oversees Talent Management, Early Career, and DEI.

Core Responsibilities:

Associate Engagement and Continuous Listening

• Refine and execute a 3-year continuous listening strategy, including engagement surveys, pulse surveys, lifecycle listening, and targeted insights to understand associate experience across the enterprise.
• Empower company leaders and HR to translate listening insights into action. Help set standards to identify priorities, enable action planning, and drive measurable improvements in engagement, inclusion, and retention.
• Own engagement measurement and reporting, including dashboards, trend analysis, segmentation, and executive-ready insights tied to business outcomes.
• Deploy manager toolkits that strengthen local ownership of engagement (e.g., team conversations, action planning, follow-through).
• Identify enterprise-wide themes and partner with stakeholders to design scalable interventions that improve associate experience and culture.

Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

• Partner with ERG leaders and executive sponsors to assess needs, triage issues, and co-create solutions.
• Establish and reinforce ERG governance and operating rhythm, including charters, annual planning, role clarity, and sponsor engagement expectations.
• Gather and report ERG metrics, including participation, membership growth, and event effectiveness; identify opportunities to increase impact and engagement.
• Ensure ERG efforts are aligned to enterprise culture priorities and integrated into broader Talent, Engagement, and Inclusion strategies.

Inclusive Communication

• Develop and deliver inclusive communications and campaigns that support enterprise DEI priorities, including heritage months, cultural observances, and key moments that shape associate experience.
• Create leader-facing toolkits, messaging, and talking points to enable consistent, inclusive communication across teams and geographies.
• Own and manage an annual DEI communications calendar, ensuring alignment with business priorities and global applicability.
• Partner with Communications and HR to amplify associate stories and voices that reinforce inclusion, belonging, and cultural connection.
• Ensure communications reflect inclusive language and are accessible, relevant, and actionable for a diverse, global workforce.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 7 – 10 of experience in employee engagement/employee experience (EX), DEI, talent management, organizational effectiveness, communication, or related HR disciplines.
• Strong experience designing and executing employee listening strategies (surveys, insights, action planning, and measurement).
• Proven ability to translate data into insights and executive-ready recommendations.
• Strong program management capabilities, including planning, organizing, and executing initiatives to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating toolkits, communications, and presentations.

Preferred:

• Data-driven mindset with experience in program measurement and continuous improvement.
• Preferred
• Experience in a global manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with engagement and listening platforms – e.g., CultureAmp, Perceptx, Qualtrics, WTW.  
• Experience supporting or leading Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Exposure to culture transformation, change management, or inclusion str