Culture and Engagement Specialist

Iowa Donor Network•North Liberty, IA

4d•$71,000 - $88,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Designs and executes organizational strategies that foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture. This role is responsible for driving employee engagement, development, and organizational culture initiatives aligning to our mission and values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management, human resources management, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Three years’ experience in a human resources role required.
Must possess strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and have proven experience across a variety of HR functions.
Performs with a sense of urgency in pursuit of goals and achieving results
Strong initiative and self-direction
Balances multiple simultaneous projects and enjoys a variety of tasks
Strong focus on people, investing in team building and social dynamics
Engaging, empathetic communication style
Assertive and group oriented decision-making style
Assumes responsibility for actions, execution, and results
Guides, persuades, and motivates others to reach success
Must receive required vaccines based on outlined schedules to protect our employees, healthcare personnel, donors, recipients, and families with whom we may come into contact (e.g., Influenza obtained annually by December 1st)
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer in a stationary position
Regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching as job duties require
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, materials for meetings or events)
Ability to travel occasionally between locations to meetings or events
Work may be performed in a hybrid environment, requiring reliable internet access and the ability to participate in virtual meetings

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification desirable.
Specific experience in performance management, engagement, and/or organizational culture development preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs and administers annual engagement survey, analyzes results, and ensures effective action planning processes across work groups
Serves as champion of IDN’s Performance Management system which includes the annual performance cycle, goal setting, talent reviews, development, 360 reviews and succession planning processes
Supports HR initiatives through effective communications, training, and standard work documentation
Manages key HR surveys including 30-, 60-, 90-day check-ins, 1:1 and Rounding schedules, stay & exit interviews and other survey needs determined by the team or leadership
Analyzes HR metrics including engagement, turnover, survey data, and other key insights to inform decisions, recommend solutions, and drive actionable improvements
Develops, implements, and evaluates Buddy Program(s) to support onboarding, belonging, and knowledge sharing for new hires
Partners with HR leadership to manage employee relations issues and investigations, serving as a secondary point of contact ensuring proper documentation, follow-up, and timely resolution through facilitated conversations, coaching and guidance
Facilitates designated committee work to define purpose, structure, and planned initiatives that foster connection, enhance the employee experience, and strengthen organizational culture
Supports cross-functional HR duties and initiatives as needed
Ensures compliance with federal & state employment laws and regulations and IDN policies