Employee Experience Partner

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•$115,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Kinder's continues to grow, creating exceptional employee experience is more important than ever. The Employee Engagement Specialist is responsible for designing and delivering programs that strengthen connection, engagement, and culture across the employee lifecycle, from pre-boarding and onboarding through recognition, development, and the moments that make Kinder's a great place to work. Partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, People Strategy, People Operations, and leaders across the business, you'll create meaningful employee experiences while supporting the systems and processes that help our teams thrive. You'll contribute to HR systems initiatives, maintain employee information, improve People processes, and ensure employees have access to accurate resources and communications through our People Team SharePoint site. This role is ideal for someone who combines creativity with strong organization and execution, enjoys building programs that bring culture to life, and is passionate about creating an outstanding employee experience.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, employee experience, internal communications, or a related role.
Proven experience designing and executing onboarding or engagement programs in a fast-paced environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to create content that is clear, engaging, and on-brand.
Collaborative, proactive, and highly organized with a strong ownership mindset.
Passion for people, culture, and creating experiences that feel authentic and human.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing SharePoint or similar internal communication/intranet platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, manage, and continuously improve the post-offer and onboarding experience to ensure every new hire feels welcomed, supported, and aligned with Kinder's values.
Partner with hiring managers to prepare onboarding plans and provide resources that set new hires up for success.
Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation, introductions, and cultural immersion activities.
Gather feedback and track onboarding metrics to measure effectiveness and identify improvements.
Maintain and update onboarding materials and templates across systems and channels.
Plan and execute company-wide engagement initiatives, events, and recognition programs that strengthen connection and belonging.
Lead and advise the Kinder’s Culture Crew through their projects and events in a meaningful way.
Manage milestone and appreciation programs, ensuring consistent recognition of employee contributions.
Partner with the Sr. Director of People & culture to coordinate engagement surveys and help translate feedback into action.
Create and distribute internal newsletter that highlight cultural moments, updates, and success stories.
Champion Kinder's values and culture across all engagement and communication efforts.
Own the People Team SharePoint site, ensuring it remains accurate, well-organized, and user-friendly.
Regularly update content, policies, and resources to reflect the most current information and programs.
Collaborate with People team members to keep information consistent across all internal communication platforms.
Develop creative ways to make the SharePoint site engaging and easy to navigate, reinforcing transparency and accessibility.
Support the Sr. Director of People & Culture in publishing People team updates, announcements, and program materials; including system, program and project updates through internal communications.
Act as a culture ambassador, modeling and reinforcing Kinder's values in all interactions and initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align engagement, onboarding, and communication initiatives with broader company goals.
Leverage data, feedback, and participation of metrics to continuously refine employee experience programs.
Research and recommend best practices for employee engagement and digital communication tools.