VP & Workplace Community & Engagement Manager - Human Resources

WesBanco Bank•Bowie, MD

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About The Position

The VP & Workplace Community & Engagement Manager develops and executes enterprise-wide strategies to promote an inclusive, engaging, and connected workplace culture. The role partners with leaders across the organization to advance inclusion and engagement initiatives, strengthen diverse talent pipelines, support employee engagement, and oversee Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). It serves as a strategic advisor to leadership, using data, employee insights, partnerships, and best practices to foster an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to organizational success. The position leads the Bank’s Inclusion, Retention & Engagement strategy and Inclusive Leadership Team; advises leaders on inclusive workplace policies and practices; partners across Human Resources, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, business units, Risk Management, and community organizations; and uses workforce metrics and employee feedback to assess and communicate program impact. It also provides strategic oversight of ERG goals, governance, budgets, programming, and success measures. The role requires compliance with applicable banking laws, rules, regulations, and Bank policies, as well as timely completion of assigned compliance training. The stated annual wage range is $97,000–$102,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of progressive experience leading workplace inclusion, employee engagement, organizational development, talent management, human resources, or related initiatives.
Experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders to drive organizational change and strategic initiatives.
Experience developing and using workforce metrics, analytics, and reporting to drive decision-making.
Demonstrated leadership, project management, and relationship-building skills.
Strong executive presence and emotional intelligence, with the ability to lead through change, make thoughtful decisions, communicate empathetically, and maintain credibility, trust, and alignment among diverse stakeholders.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
High degree of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to acquire and maintain proficiency in the Bank’s policies and procedures and adhere to applicable banking laws, rules, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources certification preferred.
Professional certifications related to inclusion, leadership development, human resources, or organizational effectiveness preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Bank’s enterprise-wide Inclusion, Retention & Engagement strategy, aligned with business objectives, talent priorities, employee engagement goals, and organizational culture initiatives.
Foster a culture of belonging by educating, influencing, and partnering with leaders and employees across the organization.
Lead the Bank’s Inclusive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight of its initiatives and activities.
Collaborate with senior leaders, Human Resources, and business units to embed inclusive practices across recruitment, development, retention, learning, and engagement.
Develop strategies to enhance workforce representation and support diverse succession planning.
Advise leadership on policies, programs, and practices that promote an inclusive workplace and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Partner with Learning and Development to assist in and deliver education, training, and development programs that increase awareness and adoption of inclusive workplace practices.
Use workforce data, analytics, and employee feedback to measure program effectiveness, identify improvements, and communicate progress to leadership.
Establish and maintain enterprise metrics and dashboards tracking employee engagement, advancement, retention, leadership participation, and program impact.
Partner on relevant employee relations issues.
Execute enterprise community and engagement events and lead, execute, or partner with business-line leadership on a regular cadence of employee engagement events.
Collaborate with Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) partners and business leaders on initiatives that strengthen relationships and opportunities in underserved communities.
Monitor industry trends, emerging best practices, and legislative developments related to workplace inclusion and engagement.
Partner with Risk Management and other stakeholders to support fair lending initiatives and related inclusion efforts.
Partner with Talent Acquisition on inclusive sourcing and recruitment initiatives, including work with HBCUs, educational institutions, community organizations, and professional associations to strengthen diverse talent pipelines.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, and business leaders on mentorship, leadership development, career growth, and workforce development strategies.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with external organizations and community partners to advance the Bank’s inclusion, engagement, and talent objectives.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all ERGs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, talent strategies, employee engagement goals, and inclusion initiatives.
Partner with ERG leaders and Executive Sponsors to establish annual goals, governance structures, budgets, programming plans, and success measures.
Support ERG initiatives that foster employee engagement, leadership development, networking, professional growth, cultural awareness, and community involvement.
Monitor and evaluate ERG effectiveness through participation, engagement, business impact, and employee experience metrics.
Ensure consistent governance, accountability, reporting, and strategic alignment across ERGs.
Maintain proficiency in Bank policies and procedures and comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; complete assigned compliance training on time.

Benefits

27 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)
5 days of Short-Term Disability
11 annual paid holidays
1 floating holiday
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Care Flexible Spending
Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Transportation Fringe Benefit Plan
Group Life
Long-Term Disability
Optional Life
Voluntary benefit products, including Cancer, Term and Universal Life, Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness policies
Other ancillary benefit products
401(k) with employee match