Goodwill Kentucky · 10 hours ago
Employee Engagement & Experience Manager
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, dynamic professional Employee Engagement & Experience Manager to join their team. The role involves developing and managing human resource strategies and programs to ensure an engaged workforce that supports Goodwill’s mission of providing employment and training for individuals with disabilities or other disadvantages.
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Responsibilities
Act as a collaborative partner with leadership to create and implement a positive, team oriented organizational culture that supports Goodwill’s mission of providing employment and training for people with disabilities or other disadvantages, while also attracting, motivating and retaining an outstanding workforce to support this mission
Works across the organization’s structure to build and foster a positive culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top results for the organization
Working across a decentralized, multi-facility organization, provides guidance and counsel to all levels of management, ensuring that the human resource function reflects best practices in the areas of compliance, human resources development, employee engagement, recruitment, benefits, compensation and employee performance
Provides oversight and guidance to HRBPs and leaders regarding the investigation of employee concerns asserted internally and externally
Provides an active role in the daily operations and administration of all human resource functions including employment, recruitment, compensation, payroll, benefits, employee relations, engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, human resources and organizational development, talent management, worker’s compensation, and compliance
Responds to and champions employee issues by identifying and implementing best practices to build employee commitment, foster a culture of employee recognition and appreciation, and promote positive employee experiences in the workplace
Educates all levels of management on employee relations, performance management, professional development, and effective team building as well as areas of risk mitigation
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years progressive HR experience having successfully managed and led a human resource department; preferably with a midsize to large company
Must have minimum of five (5) years of experience investigating concerns of egregious misconduct and behavioral issues including sexual harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, and conflicts of interest
Must have thorough knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local employment laws and regulatory compliance requirements as well as, federal EEO, ADA, and FMLA guidelines and regulations
Must have the ability to think and consult strategically and discreetly with diverse stakeholders, influence business decisions, and play an integral part in the success of the business
Preferred
PHR or SPHR certification preferred
Benefits
403(b) Plan
Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Company
Goodwill Kentucky
Goodwill Kentucky is a 101-year-old nonprofit organization that operates in 103 of Kentucky’s 120 counties.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.5MKey Investors
Charter CommunicationsU.S. Department of LaborJewish Heritage Fund
2024-09-18Grant
2023-06-28Grant· $4M
2023-03-09Grant· $0.5M
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