Human Resources - Global ERG Governance & Inclusion Operations, AVP

Blackstone • New York, NY

21d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President, Global ERG Governance & Inclusion Operations is a key member of Blackstone’s Diversity & Inclusion team and reports directly to the Head of Diversity & Inclusion. The role focuses on the operational management, governance, reporting, and execution of the firm’s global Employee Resource Group (ERG) ecosystem and related inclusion initiatives.

The AVP leads program and project management efforts to promote consistency, accountability, and operational excellence across ERGs and global D&I initiatives. The position partners with ERG leaders, HR stakeholders, Talent teams, and business leaders to support scalable engagement strategies, governance frameworks, and communications. It is suited to an organized, execution-focused professional skilled in program management, stakeholder coordination, executive reporting, and process execution in a complex, fast-paced, global environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 6 years of experience in Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Program Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Operations, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading enterprise-wide ERG programs, including strategy development and execution.
• Demonstrated AI fluency, including experience integrating AI tools into day-to-day work to improve efficiency, decision-making, and execution.
• Experience building and managing relationships with senior executives, influencing and partnering with senior leaders in a matrixed environment.
• Strong project and program management skills, including managing multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience developing reporting frameworks, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience interpreting workforce, engagement, or program-related data.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating and influencing stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Strong organizational and operational management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
• Experience working in global organizations and across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management and governance of the firm’s global ERG structure, including processes, leadership coordination, annual planning, and program oversight.
• Establish and maintain ERG governance frameworks, standards, policies, operating procedures, and engagement guidelines across regions and business areas.
• Manage ERG project plans, timelines, deliverables, budgets, communications, and stakeholder coordination to support consistent global execution.
• Partner with ERG leaders on annual goal setting, strategic planning, event coordination, leadership transitions, and engagement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain centralized reporting processes and dashboards tracking ERG participation, engagement metrics, program effectiveness, and inclusion activity.
• Analyze workforce, engagement, and ERG-related data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, summaries, and briefing materials for senior leadership, HR stakeholders, and governance meetings.
• Support enterprise-wide D&I reporting, including participation metrics, engagement trends, benchmarking, and leadership updates.
• Coordinate and facilitate global ERG leader meetings and operational working sessions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and align inclusion initiatives.
• Manage communications and documentation related to ERG governance, policies, leadership resources, calendars, and program updates.
• Conduct external benchmarking and research on ERG and inclusion best practices to support program and operational improvements.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Head of Diversity & Inclusion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Certain employees may be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior