DEI & Social Impact Sr. Manager

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

The Thriving People Sr. Manager is responsible for furthering Tennant’s Thriving People vision and strategy as we continue our journey to embed DE&I into our culture and business and achieve our ESG commitments.  This role provides the opportunity to work at a strategic level along with the day-to-day execution of our DE&I and ESG initiatives as committed in Tennant’s Thriving People. Healthy Planet. strategy.    The role reports to the Sustainability Director.

Key Responsibilities

• DE&I Strategy & Execution.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead execution of Tennant’s DE&I strategy, roadmap, and activation plans in partnership with senior leadership and sustainability teams.
• Inclusive Culture Building: Champion a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Promote practices that enhance belonging and employee engagement.
• Program Management: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of DE&I initiatives. Ensure alignment with ESG goals and enterprise priorities.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use analytics to assess program effectiveness, identify gaps, and guide decision-making. Track progress against DE&I goals and report outcomes.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Support existing ERGs by expanding reach and impact. Create safe spaces for dialogue, advocacy, and community building.
• Leadership Coaching: Provide guidance and coaching to leaders and managers to strengthen inclusive leadership capabilities and build diverse, high-performing teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across departments and functions to drive DE&I integration. Influence senior leaders and partners to champion inclusive practices.
• Communication & Advocacy: Develop compelling communications to promote DE&I initiatives. Inspire commitment and allyship across all levels of the organization.
• External Collaboration: Engage with external partners and thought leaders to bring best practices into Tennant and amplify our DE&I impact.
  
  

Social Impact Leadership

• Corporate Philanthropy Alignment: Ensure Tennant’s giving strategy aligns with social impact goals. Partner with the Tennant Foundation Board and committees to guide grantmaking and governance.
• Committee Engagement: Actively support and coordinate across Social Impact committees, including Volunteerism, Equipment Donation, Signature Partnerships, and Scholarships.
• Program Integration: Connect social impact efforts with DE&I and ESG strategies to maximize enterprise-wide value and community engagement.
• Storytelling & Promotion: Communicate the outcomes and impact of social impact initiatives internally and externally. Elevate stories that reflect Tennant’s values and commitments.
• Partnership Development: Strengthen relationships with community partners and identify opportunities for deeper engagement and mutual benefit.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years in strategic program development and execution; DE&I or talent management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or philanthropic experience preferred.
• Experience leading cultural compentence development.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives and influence without direct authority.
• Strong project management skills and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for DE&I and social impact with a drive to make a meaningful difference.
• Skilled in program evaluation, impact measurement, and reporting.
• Ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including board members, community leaders, and corporate partners.
• Strong training and facilitation skills.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $111,400 - 172,300 Annualized
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.  
Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits  
Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits! 

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.