Employee Engagement Specialist

Reports To: Human Resource Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Office

Job Summary

The Employee Engagement Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing programs to improve workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and connection to the company. Ultimately boosting productivity and retention by creating clear communication, and a positive work environment through activities like surveys, recognition programs, and training; they serve as a key link between employees and the KACI culture goals. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Develops and assists in implementing strategies to enhance motivation, satisfaction, and engagement.
• Ensures company goals and values are understood by employees.
• Works to improve internal communication, with all employees, across all shifts.
• Conducts employee stay and exit interviews; analyzes the data trends and areas for improvement.
• Assists in managing employee initiatives such as wellness, team building, and recognition programs.
• Partners with the HR team; aligning engagement efforts with broader HR strategies and business objectives.
•  Tracks key metrics and reports on program status and engagement KPIs.
• Types and proofreads routine correspondence, reports, and manuals for the department.
• Creates and distributes postings and announcements across a variety of platforms.
• Arrange for meetings or conferences and may take notes, set up snacks, and lunches.
• Post legal compliance material.
• Orders office and printer supplies, employee logo wear, and employee engagement items.
• Place and pick up orders from local vendors, as needed.
• Possess a genuine interest in creating a positive work environment.
• Good judgement, organization, and planning skills.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Education & Experience Required

• High school diploma plus administrative and/or secretarial experience.
• Excellent telephone skills and etiquette.
• Professionalism in dealing with customers, managers, and co-workers. Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Knowledge Microsoft Office.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be good at organizing and time management.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential data, materials and records.
• Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers. 
• Ability to project a positive image to the public and employees.

This job description may be modified at any time to encompass additional responsibility for meeting the needs of KACI. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.