Pinnacol Assurance does just one thing, and does it better than anyone: provide caring workers’ compensation protection to Colorado employers and employees. And while we may be a little biased, we believe that our work shapes communities and changes lives.

We have big hearts and love big ideas. We’ve been around for more than  100 years, but don’t let that fool you. Pinnacol is committed to taking care of Colorado employers and workers in the most innovative ways. We celebrate continuous improvement, new ideas, compassion, teamwork, integrity and excellence.

With our number one priority to keep everyone safe, along with the heart of Pinnacol’s “culture of caring” to do what is right and not what is easy, we’re currently having our team members work from home. But we’re still making time for fun with virtual events like virtual painting classes, virtual yoga and Zumba classes, and virtual happy hours!

What you’ll do:

Pinnacol is on a journey to embody diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re committed to creating a culture that deeply values differences, where everyone feels like they belong and to reflect the diversity of the business and communities we serve.  While we believe it is everyone’s responsibility to drive this work and live these values, we will look to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director - a newly created position -  to provide leadership and vision across the organization. 

As a strategic leader, reporting to the Chief of Human Resources, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Director is the champion of Pinnacol’s overall DEI strategy.  They Collaborate across the organization and serve as a subject matter expert in identifying opportunities to reduce barriers to equity and advance cultural competency of our systems and processes. They encompass a strategic vision for continuing to elevate DEI throughout the organization, which includes partnering with stakeholders across the organization, including executives, employee resource groups and Pinnacol’s DEI advisory council to build structures, practices and behaviors that drive accountability at both the leadership level and throughout the organization. 

What you can expect:

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Leadership:  Lead the development and execution of Pinnacol’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy.

• Provide expertise and knowledge of DEI best practices effectively tailored to Pinnacol’s DEI vision and commitments.  
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to make changes in systems and practices to operationalize equity. Work collaboratively with functional business leaders and value streams to ensure a systems-level approach to Talent Systems, Culture and Business Ecosystems. 
• Ensure integrated outcomes and broad ownership of equity and inclusion goals and key performance indicators.   
• Collaborate with the DEI advisory council to develop DEI outcomes which will inform communication, change management work and accountability for goals. 
• Establish relationships with outside vendors and organizations to build ties in talent communities and continue to raise awareness of Pinnacol’s commitment to DEI.

Learning and Management Development -  Create a learning strategy to support the development of inclusive mindsets, behaviors, and practices across the organization.  Support the development of people leaders including their ability to effectively engage and educate others, and establish diverse teams. 

• In partnership with the DEI Advisory Council, and Learning and Organization Development team, oversee the design, coordination and delivery of DEI learning opportunities for comprehensive development which support the strategies developed within the organizational value streams.   .   
• Ensure all staff have opportunities for professional development on DEI topics. Tailor learning based upon levels within the organization.   
• Collaboratively develop communication strategies to support DEI awareness and engagement at all levels of the organization. 

Supplier Diversity -   Support implementation and enhancement of Pinnacol’s supplier diversity program which includes policies, procedures, objectives and communications to increase the opportunities for and the utilization of diverse suppliers. 

• Partner with teams to identify business opportunities to utilize diverse suppliers including understanding service requirements, and identifying/engaging qualified diverse suppliers for consideration. 
• Implement new and innovative methods to identify and qualify diverse supplier candidates.
• Support efforts to build relationships with various local and diverse organizations within the community. 
• Work closely with Pinnacol’s enterprise risk manager to measure and report diverse spend and activity including assisting in analyzing data and developing presentation materials. 

Cultural Change -  Ability to connect the DEI work plan to the larger organization strategy and influence decision making.   Understands the dynamics associated with the strategic implementation of DEI.  

• Build strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders to influence commitment to DEI and effectively coach others through challenges.  
• Help shape Pinnacol’s DEI journey and strategies through fostering relationships in all areas of the organization.
• Skilled in change management. Ensure leadership is aligned around the inclusive behavior and culture.  Collaboratively work with the DEI advisory council in shaping and continually communicating Pinnacol’s DEI journey, including vision and goals. 
• Lead by example and hold self and others accountable to Pinnacol’s DEI commitments, behaviors and values.   Model and execute inclusive behaviors and skills consistently and with everyone.  

Accountability, Monitoring & Measuring DEI effectiveness  - Develop processes and systems to help Pinnacol assess current state, evaluate progress and measure impact of DEI efforts. 

• Collect, analyze and act on data.  In partnership with stakeholders across the organization and the human resource team track and leverage data to identify gaps and trends, and measure change and impact over time.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present data in an easy-to-understand, visual format. Prepare and present to multiple audiences including senior management and the Board. 
• Work closely with the DEI Advisory Council, executives and leaders in the organization in setting and achieving Pinnacol’s DEI goals. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Keeps current on diversity programs and developments by maintaining contact with others in the field (e.g., professional association and educational groups and professional development efforts).
• Stays current on emerging issues and trends in DEI work and makes recommendations as there are opportunities.

What you need to be successful:

• Experience in leading, developing and monitoring initiatives around diversity, equity and inclusion.  Should have demonstrated examples of building out and implementing dynamic DEI plans for scaling organizations. 
• Experience with employee engagement/employee experience or organizational development is not required but preferred. 
• Strong network and knowledge of the DEI communities.
• Experience working with DEI committees and employee resource groups. 
• Passion: Passion and ability to build credibility and establish trust within the organization and engage with a variety of communities supporting elevating DEI efforts.
• Communication: Ability to effectively collaborate, influence and connect with individuals at all levels of the organization.  Strong influencing skills with the ability to shape, define, and present a complete and thorough picture to connect DEI initiatives to business needs.  
• Demonstrated advanced learning through education achievement and/or Professional certifications. 

We can’t do our work without people like you.
Our employees are extraordinary and committed to making a difference. Here’s some of the ways we show our appreciation.

• Our benefits go beyond the basics. You’ll get to choose from diverse benefit offerings for medical, dental and vision.
• We care about each other. We enjoy a positive, collaborative work environment. We are hard workers and high performers.
• We love who you are. Pinnacol is on a journey to embody diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re committed to creating a culture that deeply values differences, where everyone feels like they belong.
• Take a day (or 20!) off. Enjoy 20 paid days off your first full year plus 9 paid holidays.
• Take care of yourself. Sign up for unique wellness programs, including on-site, company-paid fitness facilities and classes
• Get your learning on. We promote a learning culture to help you master your current job and cultivate the skills of the future through a variety of on-site, online, and off-site professional development opportunities.
• Give back and get paid. Through our employee volunteer program, Pinnacol in Action, employees receive paid time off to volunteer with Colorado nonprofits.
• Share in our success. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a quarterly incentive, up to 20 percent of your annual base salary, when your team exceeds their goals and objectives.

When we find the right person, we try to put our best foot forward with an offer that excites you. We consider what you’d like to be paid, the skills and experience you bring, what similar jobs pay in the Denver area and make sure there’s equal pay for equal work among those you’ll be working with.  The compensation amount for this role is targeted at $134,150.00 - $141,500.00.  Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including your experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Want to love your work? Apply today!

Pinnacol is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected].