National Grid · 19 hours ago
Diversity Equity Inclusion Business Partner (NY)
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$136K/yr - $160K/yrNational Grid is a company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes and businesses. They are seeking a Diversity Equity Inclusion Business Partner to provide leadership and support on DEI initiatives within a business unit, ensuring measurable impact on DEI priorities while collaborating with various stakeholders.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Co-lead the creation of the BU/Functional DEI plan
Define accountabilities and ownership of DEI plan activity in partnership with CPO
Leverage and provide DEI insights from annual data sets (e.g Employee Engagement Survey, Leadership Index, etc.)
Provide thought leadership/advice to CPO and People Partners on DEI related matters
Lead on the delivery of high impact activity (based on size of audience/impact/seniority)
Identify and develop relevant DEI upskilling/training/initiatives and deploy in partnership with BU People Team
Create and oversee business DEI networks to cascade DEI work and provide DEI education
Undertake regular site / operational visits ensuring a field first approach
Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant COEs to broaden the DEI reach – i.e. internal communications, property, recruitment, health and wellbeing
Manage any allocated budget ensuring payments are processed efficiently
Represent the BU / Function on enterprise-wide related DEI initiatives
Communicate best practices and coordinate opportunities across the DEI Partner team; identify opportunities where a ‘country approach’ might be an efficient and effective solution
Contribute (via DEI Ops team) to enterprise wide activities i.e. external benchmarking opportunities, awards and submissions agenda, business reporting such as Responsible Business Charter, Annual Report, Grid:Home content [note if the activity is only related to the BU or Function it should be delivered by the relevant DEI BP]
Work with Global ERG Manager to ensure opportunities to increase ERG membership and elevate activity is leveraged across the BU
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate delivery and robust experience in similar roles in organisations with operational teams, wide geographical spread
Qualification
Required
Commitment and passion to Inclusion and Diversity
Strong subject matter knowledge of DEI best practice
Robust business knowledge and understanding of National Grid
Ability to flex style and approach based on audience/stakeholders
Adept at working with and influencing a range of stakeholders across the organization
Ability to build and nurture trust-based relationship and networks across the business
Experience of change management, implementing new ways of working
Ability to think innovatively, work independently in changing environments
Ability to deliver effectively through others/ delegation without authority
Track record of thriving and delivering in fast paced environments
Ability to focus on and deliver multiple/varied initiatives simultaneously
Proven track record of project management; ability to plan, execute and communicate
Adept at handling setbacks and bouncing back
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
Founded in 1990
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
2024 (37)
2023 (34)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
Leadership Team
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
Manager, Product Growth and NY Customer Energy Management Growth
Recent News
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2025-12-30
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