Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

at  PETCO

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!
If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong, working together across 1,500+ pet care centers, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, eight distribution centers and two support centers.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive DEI&B strategy aligned with the company’s mission, values, and business objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to integrate DEI&B principles into all aspects of the organization, including hiring, talent development, employee engagement, and business practices.
• Support the design and delivery of training programs and workshops to increase awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.
• Support Partner Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster year-round activation ad programming and support membership growth and engagement.
• Establish metrics and tracking mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of DEI&B initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with HR and other stakeholders to ensure that policies and practices promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to leadership and employees on DEI&B matters, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Cultivate relationships with external partners, organizations, and communities to advance diversity and inclusion efforts and enhance the company’s reputation as an employer of choice.
• Stay informed about best practices, trends, and developments in DEI&B and apply insights to continuously evolve and enhance the organization’s approach