Manager, Inclusion & Culture

Overview

Posting

Title:

Manager, Inclusion & Culture

Requisition Number: R234430

Company:
Mattel HQ, Inc.

Location:

El Segundo, California

Address: 333 Continental Blvd

Zip Code: 90245

Job Category:
People & Culture

Pay Range: USD $128,000 and $152,000 Yearly

The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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…