Human Capital Initiatives Director

Berkshire Hathaway Energy - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Senior

Richmond, VA

Utilities

About the position

Berkshire Hathaway Energy is comprised of locally managed businesses that share a vision for the energy future. The businesses deliver low-cost, safe, reliable service each day to more than 12 million customers and end-users throughout the U.S., Great Britain and Alberta, Canada. At Berkshire Hathaway Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. Berkshire Hathaway Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. MidAmerican Energy Company has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

Responsibilities

• Provide support and leadership to assess and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, identify barriers, and uncover systemic inequities.
• Develop data-driven action plans, benchmark progress against global standards, and collaborate with the Chief Diversity Officer to guide leadership in fostering inclusive behaviors.
• Advise HR, Learning & Development, and senior leaders on transformative diversity, equity and inclusion workforce strategies aligned with global trends.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with industry peers, academic institutions, and diversity organizations to support long-term goals and establish global alliances focused on research, innovation and workforce readiness.
• Design and deliver tailored learning journeys to business outcomes for employee development and inclusive recruitment practices.
• Leverage data insights to embed fairness, accountability, and belonging into accelerating career pathways for underrepresented talent to remove advancement barriers and integrate diversity principles to impact performance acceleration.
• Lead the creation and progress of internal and external meetings, including executing the annual Professional Development Summit alongside the Chief Diversity Officer.
• Develop change management plans and recommend strategies to enhance business outcomes by advancing recruitment, talent acceleration, and employee development, focusing on fostering a high-performing, diverse workforce.
• Collaborate with the VP of Communications to develop and execute an inclusive employer brand strategy highlighting Berkshire Hathaway Energy as an employer of choice driven by diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Recommend talent development initiatives, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through mentorship, skill-building, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field.
• Eight years of leadership experience in driving human capital strategies focused on diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Change management experience, leading and influencing matrixed organizations to successfully implement complex transformation initiatives.
• Advisory expertise in cultivating and managing strategic relationships with industry leaders, government entities, and academic institutions.
• Ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative analysis, translating insights into actionable recommendations to drive business outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and oral, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.