BRG & DEI Experiences Specialist

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • Bolingbrook, IL

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About The Position

The BRG & DEI Experiences Specialist supports Ulta Beauty’s Business Resource Group (BRG) strategy and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The role helps develop and execute a multi-year BRG strategy aligned with business objectives, People Success goals, and corporate social impact initiatives. It also supports a BRG governance and intersectional collaboration model, builds stakeholder relationships, and partners with teams including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Communications, and HR Business Partners to develop and deliver programs.

The Specialist helps plan and execute BRG signature programs and events, facilitate BRG leader meetings and listening tours, and maintain engagement calendars, project plans, and governance documentation. The role develops metrics and conducts post-program evaluations to assess initiative impact; provides thought partnership and operational support to BRG leaders and the DEI team; monitors industry trends and best practices; and supports communications promoting DEI initiatives and BRG achievements.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, or relevant experience and skills in areas such as DEI, project and program management, communications, organization, and stakeholder relationship-building. The listed annual pay range is $68,200 to $80,000, with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation under the company bonus plan. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off and health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, History, Political Science, Communication, or another liberal arts discipline.
• Genuine passion for or experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Project and program management experience, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, timelines, communications, or implementation activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with people from varied backgrounds and at all levels.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while planning, coordinating, and tracking critical activities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining organization, attention to detail, and high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing a multi-year BRG strategy aligned with Ulta Beauty’s business strategy, People Success goals, and corporate social impact initiatives.
• Help establish a BRG governance and intersectional collaboration model to support associate success and business priorities.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to embed DEI efforts in the organizational culture and align them with the brand’s purpose.
• Collaborate with BRG leadership, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Communications, and HR Business Partners to develop and deliver BRG programs and initiatives.
• Assist in planning and executing BRG signature programs and events, tracking milestones, managing stakeholders, and executing communication plans.
• Facilitate regular BRG leader meetings and listening tours.
• Assist in developing and maintaining engagement calendars and project plans.
• Develop metrics to measure the impact of BRG initiatives and conduct post-program evaluations.
• Provide strategic thought partnership and advisory support to BRG leaders, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Monitor industry trends and DEI and BRG management best practices to inform strategy and program development.
• Support internal and external communications promoting DEI initiatives and BRG achievements.
• Participate in DEI team meetings and contribute to the organization’s DEI strategy and initiatives.
• Provide administrative and operational support to BRGs and the DEI team, coordinating day-to-day activities, communications, and program needs.
• Maintain BRG documents, leadership rosters, calendars, and governance documentation.

Benefits

• Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
• Health insurance for eligible full-time associates.
• Dental insurance for eligible full-time associates.
• Vision insurance for eligible full-time associates.
• Life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
• Disability benefits for eligible full-time associates.
• Eligible associates may earn additional compensation pursuant to the company’s bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

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