Place of Business:
MHMR of Tarrant County

Position Description:
The employee engagement strategist will develop a positive, productive work environment where employees feel valued and supported. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and implementing employee engagement programs, as well as experience conducting employee surveys and focus groups. He or she will be a skilled communicator with the ability to build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. The position is responsible for understanding what factors contribute to engaged employees, influencing leadership behavior change, and helping our agency create culture of caring in which people want to stay. The employee engagement specialist will report directly to the Director of Culture and Belonging. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand the Agency’s employee engagement strategy and objectives and work with managers to ensure it is being executed.
• Conduct regular check-ins with employee relations office to gauge satisfaction levels and identify any areas of concern.
• Work with employee relations office and agency’s leadership to develop action plans to address any areas of dissatisfaction.
• Organize and facilitate monthly team building activities
• Plan and execute company-wide events aimed at boosting morale and fostering a positive work environment.
• At the direction of Director of Culture and Belonging maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in employee engagement and make recommendations for improvements to agency leadership.
• Keep abreast of changes in the company’s organizational structure and employee demographics and adjust engagement strategies accordingly.
• Collect data on employee engagement levels through surveys and analyze results to identify trends.
• As directed, prepare reports on employee engagement for upper management.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new employee onboarding programs.
• Assist in overseeing and directing the implementation of a comprehensive employee appreciation strategy at the agency and division level.
• Assists in Drive implementation of employee listening surveys, stay and exit interviews, conduct post-survey reviews, manager training, work with senior management in the development and implementation of agency and department-level action plans.
• Assist the HR department with hiring events, recruitment, retention and on boarding strategy.
• Provide support to employee relations managers with finding solutions and implementing positive changes in divisions and programs. 
• Seek out development opportunities and feedback to constantly improve service.
• Assist in overseeing and directing the development, preparation and analysis of reports pertaining to employee personnel information and data, including issues such as staffing levels and turnover.
• Create and deliver education and training opportunities for staff to expand their knowledge and practices and improve the overall cultural competence within the organization.
• Performance standards are performed as applicable with MHMR’s We CARE values “We Connect People in Our Community. We Provide Access to Services. We Link People to Resources. We Empower People.”
• Performs other job duties or responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Knowledge of Laws, Regulations, Policies/Procedures, Skills, and Abilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity, and belonging combined with a demonstrated ability to take action and achieve results integrating these principles into an organization’s identity.
• Experience utilizing strong facilitation, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills to build trust, engage and influence others, and build partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and the community; to maintain confidential and sensitive information; to develop and analyze human resource processes; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, and the community; and to communicate effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Training / Facilitation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple ongoing events, coordinating meetings, and working on diversity-related programs or initiatives.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Defined Education: Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration

Preferences: Master’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Substitutions: None

Years’ Experience: 3 Years 

Defined Experience: Diversity related programs. Preferred experience in government or non-profit corporations

License/Certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent certification is preferred

Special Courses: None

Supervisory Experience: None 

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