Metra Commuter Rail · 17 hours ago
Culture and Engagement Program Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMetra Commuter Rail is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, dedicated to providing safe and efficient commuter service. They are seeking a Culture and Engagement Program Manager to develop and implement strategies that promote employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with staff in the various divisions of Human Resources to ensure that all processes in recruiting, engagement, development, retention, rewards, and recognition foster high-performing, diverse, and inclusive strategies
Researching and developing and executing creative strategies and corporate alignment that foster the organizations DEI and engagement goals, initiatives, ongoing synergies and focuses, touching both internal and external stakeholders
Participate in employee engagement functions to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and enhance the ability to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing, diverse workforce
Manage Employee Resource Groups that provide insight on issues, policies, and practices; foster inclusiveness, support fellow members and the organization, and advance diversity; launch and support the groups ensuring their focus aligns with the organization's mission; track their progress; and promote their activities
Present training on The Foundation of Metra's Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Inclusive Recruiting, and Empathy to employees at all levels in the agency
Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Qualification
Required
8 years or more of required experience
Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategies that promote employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to lead Employee Resource Groups
Experience in partnering with Human Resources teams on recruitment and retention efforts
Ability to monitor and assess diverse data for inclusion in management reports
Experience in collaborating with staff in various divisions of Human Resources
Ability to research and develop creative strategies that foster DEI and engagement goals
Experience in participating in employee engagement functions
Ability to manage Employee Resource Groups
Experience in presenting training on cultural sensitivity, inclusive recruiting, and empathy
Ability to promote safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment
Company
Metra Commuter Rail
Metra is more than just a rail system. We are a team of professionals who help connect our community members to the people and places that matter most.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$104MKey Investors
CMAP
2025-06-18Grant· $104M
Leadership Team
Don Orseno
Executive Director/CEO
Kevin McCann
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Executive Director of Operations
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