Employee Engagement Manager

R.J. Corman Careers • Nicholasville, KY

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About The Position

The Employee Engagement Manager, reporting to the Director of People Services, is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving strategies that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture across the company. This role leads engagement measures and training, translates insights into actionable initiatives, and partners closely with key stakeholders to improve the employee experience from hiring to retirement. This Employee Engagement Manager uses data-driven approaches to evaluate program effectiveness, support change management and communications, and promote a positive and productive workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in employee engagement, HR, organizational development, internal communications, or related people-focused roles; experience designing and scaling programs across multiple sites/locations preferred.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, including the ability to present insights, influence leaders, and build trust with employees at all levels.
• General knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment laws (federal, state, and local)

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP, PHR or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute employee engagement strategies to align with company values and business priorities.
• Analyze engagement and retention metrics to identify key drivers, translate findings into actionable insights, and recommend initiatives that improve motivation, retention, and satisfaction.
• Partner with leaders and cross-functional partners to build action plans, coach managers on best practices, and track progress through measurable outcomes.
• Support the total rewards strategy (compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellbeing) by partnering with HR team members and leaders to increase employee understanding, adoption, visibility, and overall value of offerings.
• Partner with leaders and HR team members to enhance onboarding, employee development, employee evaluations, and career pathways to improve retention and performance.
• Directly support succession planning by designing and delivering talent development training initiatives (needs assessment, scheduling and facilitation, and measurement of participation and impact) in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Cross-train with colleagues to provide consistent employee support and coverage for key People Services processes as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees