Culture & Belonging Manager

Inside the Role

Responsible for executing DTNA's Culture & Belonging vision and strategic framework, advancing initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, workforce effectiveness, and organizational performance. Lead the development and implementation of programs, training, recruiting initiatives, and employee experience efforts that enhance talent attraction and retention while supporting a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture. Partner across the organization to embed these principles into business processes, leadership practices, and employee interactions.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $128,000 - $164,000 USD 

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​ 

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Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; eligible for the use of a company vehicle; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age.; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA

• This is a hands-on management role where you will personally be heavily involved in project management, presentations, training, consulting, ideation and all other aspects of C&B strategy within DTNA with a small support team with 1 direct report in the US and 1 indirect report in Mexico. You will work closely with key partners including Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) leaders and teams to work on critical strategic projects.
• The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and disciplined executor who can identify, develop, and implement initiatives that strengthen talent attraction, engagement, development, and retention across DTNA. This individual must effectively translate innovative concepts into scalable solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.
• Given finite resources, success will depend on applying a disciplined approach to prioritization, focusing efforts on initiatives that deliver the greatest value and measurable outcomes. Strong organizational influence and a well-established network will enable the candidate to build alignment, secure support, and mobilize resources necessary to advance the Culture & Belonging strategy while supporting DTNA's business goals and workforce success.
• Works closely with the Chief Belonging Officer and C&B Council to set vision and ultimately develop and implement strategies to move towards the vision.
• Provide coaching and guidance to DTNA’s EBRG (Employee Business Resource Group) team leads nationwide. Ensures that activities and initiatives involving all business units and EBRGs and related organizations within DTNA support the strategic direction of the Company's Culture & Belonging Strategy.
• Develops, organizes and plans for C&B programs and events along with the C&B team.  Examples include: Day of Understanding, Day of Awareness, C&B Champions Programs, C&B for People Leaders trainings, and the ‘Our People Awards’.
• Consults to improve our organization’s environment; ensuring we foster a culture that is inclusive, innovative, willing to take risks, that proactively leverages all dimensions of diversity.
• Working with internal or external partners, develops education and learning platforms based on organizational needs and in keeping with evolving best practices.
• Develops a C&B communications strategy that will keep team members informed about the C&B programs and policies using multiple internal communication channels. (C&B Newsletter, Staffbase, “HeyDTNA”, etc)
• Aligns DTNA efforts with other Daimler affiliates as needed. Works directly with C&B Manager from Daimler Truck on global initiatives.   Also represents DTNA as part of the Global C&B Advisory Board.
• Develops metrics to drive desired outcomes that are specific to the business needs and culturally appropriate for various regions of the world.
• Ensures all C&B related efforts on behalf of the company are performed in the spirit of best practices in accordance to company and legal standards to demonstrate compliance.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school required
• 5+ years of experience developing an