Manager, Inclusion & Culture

Overview

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys, we create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day.

We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: Mattel is seeking a Manager, Inclusion & Culture to play a critical role in advancing our cultural transformation. As part of the Organization Development & Inclusion team, this role is responsible for shaping, delivering, and scaling inclusion initiatives that foster belonging, engagement, and performance across the enterprise.

This role is ideal for a strategic doer who can translate vision into action, influence leaders at multiple levels, and design programs that bring Mattel’s values to life. You are a thoughtful change agent, strong collaborator, and compelling storyteller who connects people, purpose, and performance.

• Help share and execute Mattel’s global inclusion and culture strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Partner with leaders, People & Culture, and cross-functional teams to embed inclusion into talent practices, leadership behaviors, and everyday experiences.
• Design and deliver programs, campaigns, and activations that strengthen engagement and connection.
• Use qualitative and quantitative insights to measure impact of initiatives, communicate progress, and inform decisions.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging practices to bring forward innovative ideas and tools (interest in AI-enabled solutions is a plus).
• Stay ahead of trends — bringing fresh, bold, and innovative approaches.
• Develop and implement global inclusion and culture initiatives aligned to Mattel’s purpose, values, and business objectives.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives that support culture transformation and enhance the employee experience globally.
• Translate data, listening insights, and research into clear recommendations and compelling narratives for stakeholders.
• Stay attuned to industry trends, emerging research, and innovative practices — bringing forward new ideas to strengthen Mattel’s inclusion and culture efforts.
• Partner with People & Culture, Legal, and Employee Relations to ensure compliance and consistency across global operations.

• Purpose-driven and motivated by creating meaningful impact
• Collaborative and confident influencing senior leaders and peers
• Creative problem-solver who challenges convention and drives innovation
• Empathetic and grounded, with a strong sense of care, curiosity, and respect

• Strategic Mindset Ability to connect inclusion and culture initiatives to business and talent outcomes.
• Influence Builds trust and credibility across functions and levels.
• Insight-driven Uses data and storytelling to inform decisions and drive action.
• Innovation-oriented Brings fresh ideas and adapts to change.
• Empathy Leads with authenticity and emotional intelligence.
• A genuine passion for inclusion, belonging, and building cultures that perform.

• Demonstrated experience leading inclusion, culture, or organizational development initiatives in a global or matrixed environment.
• Background in consulting or client-facing roles, with strong stakeholder influence skills.
• Working knowledge of organization development, change management, and communication planning.
• Strong analytical skills with experience translating data into insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship building capabilities.
• Understanding of inclusion and belonging frameworks, regulatory compliance, and U.S. employment law.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Agile, creative mindset with comfort leveraging technology and emerging tools

Base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.…