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Employee Engagement Specialist

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    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • Lake Zurich

Requirements

  • At a minimum, you have...
  • Exceptional communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • 2+ years of work experience in a related field, HR, customer service, and/or coordinator position
  • Proficiency with Google Apps (i.e., Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets), Microsoft Suite, and video conferencing
  • Experience supporting general HR function strongly preferred
  • GED/HS diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity
  • Must be able to commute to and work from a field Distribution Center location
  • Bilingual/Multilingual candidates preferred

Responsibilities

  • Become the face of the growing Culture & Engagement Team at the local site and be part of a broader team to streamline initiatives across our different Brands and Distribution Centers.
  • Be responsible for a budget of up to $50,000 on Monthly Engagement Initiatives throughout the site.
  • Manage our Current Recognition Programs and help develop and roll out new initiatives in partnership with local site operations and HR teams.
  • Build and streamline local site programs to support an inclusive environment promoting effective and engaging two-way communication by leveraging various vehicles from TV and video to flyers, text messages, postings, and in-person meetings.
  • Assess the effectiveness of programs for continuous improvement, identifying gaps in systems and processes so you may propose/build solutions that best meet our employees' diverse needs.
  • Work directly with employees to collect feedback and find local ways to improve the culture.
  • Foster strong cross-functional partnerships and work closely with operations teams to support them in owning and improving the employee experience on their teams.
  • Partner with the local HR team to ensure all processes operate efficiently and effectively.
  • Support on ad hoc projects from the Human Resources Team or Operations Team.
  • This role is 100% on-site in the Distribution Center.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Employee Engagement Specialist?

The primary responsibility of the Employee Engagement Specialist is to become the face of the growing Culture & Engagement Team at the local site, managing engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and fostering effective communication to enhance the employee experience.

What budget is the Employee Engagement Specialist responsible for managing?

The Employee Engagement Specialist is responsible for managing a budget of up to $50,000 for monthly engagement initiatives throughout the site.

What types of programs will the Employee Engagement Specialist manage?

The Employee Engagement Specialist will manage current recognition programs and help develop and roll out new initiatives in partnership with local site operations and HR teams.

What skills are essential for the Employee Engagement Specialist position?

Essential skills include strong organizational skills, exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, a goal-oriented approach, and the capacity to build relationships and collaborate effectively within a team.

What are the minimum qualifications required for the Employee Engagement Specialist role?

The minimum qualifications include 2+ years of work experience in a related field, proficiency with Google Apps and the Microsoft Suite, a GED/HS diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred), and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Is the Employee Engagement Specialist position remote or on-site?

This role is 100% on-site in the Distribution Center.

Are bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred for this position?

Yes, bilingual or multilingual candidates are preferred for this position.

What type of work environment can the Employee Engagement Specialist expect?

The Employee Engagement Specialist can expect a collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company.

What benefits come with the Employee Engagement Specialist position?

Benefits include a competitive salary, 401K company match, flexible health plans with $0 monthly premium, discounts on subscriptions, monthly birthday celebrations, company-sponsored outings, and participation in Employee Resource Groups.

What other responsibilities might the Employee Engagement Specialist have?

The Employee Engagement Specialist may also support ad hoc projects from the Human Resources Team or Operations Team as needed.

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Mission & Purpose

HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever! From our 2011 founding in Europe’s vibrant tech hub Berlin, we’re evolving from the world’s leading meal kit company to the world's leading food solutions group. We delivered 243.3 million meals and reached 7.5 million active customers around the world in Q3 2022. HelloFresh Group consists of six brands that provide customers with high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Every ingredient needed for our meals are carefully planned, responsibly sourced and delivered to your door when it’s most convenient for you. Only HelloFresh gives you the tools to achieve something delicious every day. Making a meal a delicious achievement - not just fuel for your day - takes a lot of work and smart people. From Designers and Copywriters to Data Scientists and DevOps Engineers, to potato farmers, pasta makers and the people who ensure every box is perfectly packed for every customer, we’re collectively disrupting the food supply chain and the multi-trillion-dollar food tech industry. Our more than 21,000 high-performing and ambitious employees across the globe from New York to Berlin, London to Sydney and Toronto to Milan enjoy a number of benefits including flexible working arrangements, discounts on our boxes, health and well-being and learning and development programs.

Culture & Values

  • Speed and Agility

    We make quick but informed decisions, we iterate and move faster than everybody else. We get things done here.

  • Data Drivenness

    We are data-driven because data is our vehicle to learn and to make decisions based on fact rather than gut-feeling.​​​​

  • Learning Never Stops

    We value those with a mindset that learning never stops, who always seek to better themselves and those around them, on both small and large scale.

  • Egoless Environment

    We operate in an egoless environment, where we want you to speak up and challenge the status quo.​​​

  • Relentless Prioritisation

    We stay laser focused and prioritise even if there are 100 things that require our attention.

  • Customer Centricity

    Whether we are designing new products or engaging with customers, we strive to keep their needs and interests at the forefront of everything that we do.​​​​​

  • Long-Term Orientation

    We build for the long-term. We move with speed and agility today to create a scalable and sustainable organization for tomorrow.