Employee Engagement and Communications Specialist

Spring Venture Group • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

This position is dedicated to cultivating a positive and engaging employee experience throughout the employment journey. Working across departments, this specialist will help implement strategies that strengthen SVG's company culture and connection. Responsibilities include managing surveys and recognition programs, supporting social impact initiatives, creating internal and external content, overseeing SVG's content calendar, and assisting with engagement platform management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 2-4 years equivalent experience in Human Resources, communications, marketing, journalism, or branding.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Basic knowledge of PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Strong background in technology based communications.
• Experience with DSLR photography and videography equipment.
• Basic graphic design knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Director, Employee Engagement and Communications and Senior Content and Communications Specialist on the execution of content for strategic communication campaigns to promote company values, strengthen employee engagement, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Assist with the creation of content, including the execution of our content calendar and content strategy by writing, editing, and/or publishing updates on our communication vehicles to ensure employees are informed and updated on business initiatives.
• Assist with execution of social media strategies, creating and publishing content to a variety of platforms including but not limited to: LinkedIn, Instagram, Glassdoor and Facebook.
• Collaborate with the Employee Engagement Specialist to develop employee-driven content in alignment with SVG's recognition programs.
• Manage bi-weekly rotation of content for the internal digital displays at SVG Headquarters.
• Monitor SVG's intranet by auditing content, overseeing content authors, implementing new features, and addressing site mapping and configuration requirements.
• Manage internal ticketing process to manage incoming requests for internal/external communications and troubleshooting issues of SVG's intranet.
• Collaborate with Employee Engagement Specialist and local organizations to implement social impact initiatives, including volunteer activities, donation drives, and fundraising events.
• Work with Employee Engagement Specialists to coordinate and implement virtual and in-person SVG employee engagement events, such as the monthly in-office experience, All-Hands Meetings, SVG Soiree, and Industry Night.
• Responsible for management of SVG's Reward Gateway platform includes user account auditing, credit distribution, reporting, highlighting perks, and training new leaders on platform usage.
• Work with the Engagement and HRBP team to manage employee lifecycle and engagement surveys, develop dashboards for business leaders, analyze survey data, and present findings.
• Responsible for managing SVG's milestone recognition program including recognition and rewards for employees celebrating their first, fifth, tenth, and fifteenth anniversary.
• Assist with management of SVG Programs including: employee donation matches, new employee orientation, Spring Spotlight recognition program, department appreciation weeks, lunch with leaders, and KC Royals tickets distribution.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and vision benefits after a short waiting period
• 401(k) matching program
• Life Insurance, and Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Optional enrollment includes HSA/FSA, AD&D, Spousal/Dependent Life Insurance, Travel Assist and Legal Plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program starting off at 15 days your first year
• 15 paid Holidays (includes holiday break between Christmas and New Years)
• 10 days of Paid Parental Leave and 5 days of Paid Birth Recovery Leave
• Annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and a donation matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - health and well-being on and off the job
• Rewards and Recognition
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture
• Training program and ongoing support throughout your Venture Spring Venture Group career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees