Senior DEI Business Partner

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Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include:

Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2024

Best Places to Work by Built In 2024

Great Place To Work Certified™ 2023

Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023

Financial Times The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023

We see a profound opportunity for data to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations, and hope you consider joining us on this exciting journey. 

Click here to learn more about Samsara’s cultural philosophy.

About the role:

The Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Business Partner, will support company-wide DEI efforts while closely partnering with senior leadership and HR. Reporting to the Senior Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the DEI Business Partner will have a strong delivery record and proven DEI stakeholder management, leadership business partnership, and project management experience to own strategic, cross-functional DEI initiatives and programming.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Area (125 mi. radius from 1 De Haro St, San Francisco) and NYC Metro Area (50 mi. radius from 131 W 55th St, New York).

You should apply if:

  • You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
  • You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
  • You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
  • You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

Click here to learn more about Samsara’s cultural philosophy. 

In this role, you will: 

  • Represent diversity strategy efforts amongst technical teams to engage and retain world-class talent by ensuring awareness, involvement, and contributions as appropriate.
  • Leverage data — quantitative, as well as anecdotal — to identify root causes and barriers to inclusion, and to define and evaluate the success of structural, and programmatic interventions.
  • Define key performance indicators by partnering with People Operations, Leadership, and cross-functional teams to develop OKRs and metrics for core programs and processes and track delivery against program objectives.
  • Leverage data analysis using people metrics dashboards to inspire action and drive outcomes, which will include preparing meaningful diversity metrics and reports and communicating progress against plans that reinforce accountability.
  • Scoping and creating project plans, research and data analysis, developing processes, and driving execution.
  • Partner with recruiting to drive ongoing success in inclusive hiring practices.
  • Project manage and influence cross-functional working teams, including both HR and business team members, to launch on-time, effective DEI programs.
  • Engage effectively with senior leaders, utilizing facilitation, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Communicate new/updated programs, policies, and processes to leaders, employees, and cross-functional organizations.
  • Support & participation in companywide internal and external large-scale DEI initiatives (i.e. Diversity Recruiting Events, ERG Events, DEI & People Programs, etc.).
  • Facilitate and drive bi-directional communication within technical teams at Samsara:
    • OKR progress
    • Interface with department-specific DEI Champions
    • Solicit feedback
    • Drive change management and comms as goals/circumstances change
  • Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 10+ years of experience working specifically in Inclusion & Diversity; Consulting, Tech/Engineering DEI industry experience is preferred.
  • Effective communicator; demonstrates the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts, and proposals to engage team, peers, and management. Demonstrates strong presentation skills, and excellent oral and written communication.
  • Results-oriented and experienced in project management; influences others to achieve solutions to meet the organization’s objectives. Proactive in providing solutions, resolving issues, and overcoming hurdles to demonstrate results.
  • Strong analytical skills: Ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategy and improvement opportunities.
  • Intentionally collaborative; effectively works with partners to resolve issues. Ability to motivate, influence, and optimize senior leadership, stakeholders, and peer groups.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail, and a highly organized, process-focused aptitude are required to manage numerous responsibilities and deliverables. Ability to navigate ambiguity and potentially complex situations.
  • Strong interpersonal awareness, with particular emphasis on decisiveness, supportiveness, confrontation, listening, and group process. Demonstrates strong contracting skills. 

An ideal candidate also has:

  • Advanced degree is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Experience working in the tech/consulting industry.
  • Tableau/DEI Data platform super user.
  • Multiple language skills are a plus but not mandatory.

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles.  For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually. 

We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$105,018$158,850 USD

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Accommodations 

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working 

At Samsara, we have adopted a flexible way of working, enabling teams and individuals to do their best work, regardless of where they’re based. We value in-person collaboration and know a change of scenery and quiet space to work is welcomed from time to time, but also appreciate that the world of work has changed. Our offices remain open for those who prefer to collaborate or work in-office, but we also encourage fully remote applicants. As most roles are not required to be in the office, we are able to hire remotely where Samsara has an established presence. If a role is required to be in a certain location and candidates do not have work authorization for that location, Samsara will conduct an immigration assessment. If the role is not required to be in a specific location, Samsara will move forward with the remote location that works best for the business. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company. 

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