Employee Engagement & Performance Specialist

Hope Credit Union • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Employee Engagement & Performance Specialist plays a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture by leading performance management initiatives and employee engagement efforts. Reporting to the SVP, Organizational Development & Learning, this role will be responsible for facilitating employee surveys ensuring timely execution, accurate data aggregation, and insightful analysis. Additionally, this role is responsible for overseeing the annual performance review process, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

• 9 + years of experience in employee engagement, performance management, or a related HR function.
• Experience designing and implementing performance review processes and engagement strategies.
• Experience leading company-wide engagement initiatives and culture transformation projects.
• Strong background in data analysis, reporting, and using HR metrics to drive decision-making.
• Proven track record of improving employee performance and engagement through structured initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).
• Strong background in HR technology implementation, including performance management and survey tools.
• Experience in a leadership or strategic HR role influencing senior management.

Responsibilities

• Supports Strengthening HOPE Initiative that values an organizational culture for open communication, innovation, associate engagement, and other traits that contribute to collaboration and high performance.
• Lead the annual performance review process, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Coordinate and execute employee engagement surveys, including data aggregation, analysis, and presentation of results.
• Partner with HR leadership to develop and implement action plans based on survey feedback.
• Train managers and employees on performance evaluation best practices, goal setting, and feedback.
• Design and refine performance appraisal tools and rating systems.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and leadership to improve communication and trust.
• Develop strategies for leadership engagement to promote a positive work environment.
• Analyze key workforce metrics (e.g., turnover, equity, recruitment, retention, and employee recognition) to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Manage recognition programs that celebrate achievements and reinforce company values.
• Prepare and distribute organizational communications related to surveys, HR initiatives, and engagement programs.
• Partner with managers to enhance team morale and workplace satisfaction.
• Support internal and external communication efforts, including feature articles and branding messages for social media and other channels.
• Assist in planning and executing employee engagement events.
• Ensure alignment of engagement strategies with overall corporate goals and values.
• Stay informed on best practices and trends in employee engagement and performance management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development

What This Job Offers

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