ER&D- Employee Engagement Specialist

Capitol City Produce•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Engagement Specialist is responsible for developing and supporting initiatives that enhance employee experience, engagement, communication, recognition, and workplace culture across the organization. This role partners closely with employees, managers, and HR leadership to strengthen morale, improve retention, support onboarding efforts, and promote a positive and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate is energetic, relationship-focused, highly organized, and passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences in a fast-paced operational environment.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Creative mindset with the ability to generate engagement ideas and initiatives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and presentation/design tools such as Canva or similar platforms.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
2–4 years of experience in employee engagement, HR, communications, event coordination, or related field preferred.
Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, or operational environments preferred.
Experience coordinating company events and employee recognition programs.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Experience with employee surveys and engagement platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate employee engagement initiatives aligned with company culture and values.
Plan and execute employee appreciation events, recognition programs, celebrations, and engagement activities.
Support initiatives that improve employee morale, communication, and workplace connection.
Partner with leaders to identify engagement opportunities and recommend solutions to improve employee experience.
Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture throughout the organization.
Conduct new hire check-ins and support onboarding experience initiatives.
Assist with employee retention strategies including stay interviews, pulse surveys, and feedback collection.
Monitor engagement trends and provide recommendations to HR leadership.
Support programs focused on employee wellness, recognition, and work-life balance.
Assist employees with general HR questions and direct them to appropriate resources.
Create employee communication materials including newsletters, flyers, digital announcements, presentations, and engagement campaigns.
Support HR communication strategies related to company initiatives, benefits, events, and organizational updates.
Assist with maintaining HR communication boards, breakroom materials, and employee-facing content.
Help strengthen employer branding internally and externally.
Assist with orientation and onboarding sessions for new employees.
Support leadership development and employee training initiatives.
Coordinate logistics for workshops, meetings, and employee development programs.
Track participation and feedback related to engagement and development activities.
Partner with HR team members and operational leaders to support employee-focused initiatives.
Assist with employee relations follow-up and employee concerns as appropriate.
Maintain engagement calendars, participation records, and event budgets.
Support special HR projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.