DEI Partner Lead
Wise
Job Description
You'll lead DEI across Wise's People function—partnering with leaders to diagnose challenges, co-create and deliver action plans, and drive measurable progress. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll need to think big picture and roll up your sleeves to make change happen.
What you'll be doing
People Partnering & Advisory
Partner with People COEs (Talent, L&D, Reward, Employee Relations, People Experience and Employee Brand) and business leaders to embed DEI in talent processes, policies, and culture and products.
Diagnose inclusion gaps through data and listening; co-create action plans with accountability
Coach managers and People Partners on inclusive leadership, bias mitigation, and complex DEI-related employee matters
DEI Programming & Capability Building
Design and deliver DEI training and learning journeys (in-person and virtual)
Build toolkits and resources that enable managers and teams to act on inclusion day-to-day
Support and govern Wise's employee communities (ERGs), ensuring alignment with business goals
Measurement, Reporting & Compliance
Own DEI metrics, dashboards, and narrative reporting for leadership and the Board
Manage global regulatory reporting (pay gap, EEO, workforce diversity) across jurisdictions
Track progress against DEI goals and surface insights to inform strategy
Strategy & Influence
Shape Wise's DEI roadmap in partnership with the People Leadership Team
Advise on risk, reputation, and opportunity related to DEI and take steps to mitigate.
Represent Wise externally and bring best practice back into the business
Work with Regional People teams to deliver local plans, acknowledging cultural and regional differences.