Employee Engagement and Training Specialist - Office of Human Resources

Azusa Pacific University • Azusa, CA

389d • $59,342 - $68,245

About The Position

The Employee Engagement and Training Specialist at Azusa Pacific University focuses on enhancing employee engagement, training, recognition, and communication within the organization. This role involves coordinating professional development initiatives, delivering exceptional customer service to employees and job applicants, and providing administrative support to the HR team. The specialist will work closely with various HR functions to foster a positive workplace culture aligned with the university's mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• Three to five years of general office experience; experience and/or certification in human resources preferred.
• Experience coordinating, designing, and/or delivering business/training presentations.
• Experience in the development of content in various formats (e.g., websites, newsletters, flyers).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with HR software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities and tools for assessing and advancing the APU employee experience, including employee engagement surveys and exit surveys.
• Coordinates HR's employee recognition programs, including the annual employee recognition event and issuance of awards.
• Supports the HR department by answering incoming calls and directing them appropriately.
• Greets walk-in visitors to the HR office, answering questions and directing them as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service to employees with HR-related questions or concerns.
• Maintains professionalism in the HR office reception area, interfacing with campus constituencies.
• Creates, gathers, edits content for, and publishes APU's Engage! employee newsletter.
• Maintains, updates, and develops content for the HR website and other platforms.
• Coordinates office outreach and engagement efforts proactively.
• Tracks status of APU staff performance evaluations and communicates with employees and supervisors as needed.
• Manages university-wide compliance training modules for workplace harassment and discrimination prevention and FERPA.
• Assists with the development and delivery of training materials as needed.
• Coordinates other HR-related training, including scheduling and communication.
• Organizes APU's RideShare programs, facilitating monthly incentives and distribution of carpool stickers.
• Acts as the primary resource for the annual AQMD surveys for APU's certification.
• Maintains inventory and ordering for all HR office supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates the university's bereavement process, including ordering and distribution.
• Tracks and approves invoices within the HR office.
• Works cross-functionally with other HR functions, including HR Business Partners and talent acquisition.
• Supports other special projects and duties as assigned by HR leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $28.53 to $32.81.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree