HR Employee Engagement Specialist

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

12d•$5,425 - $5,425•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Employee Engagement Specialist V performs advanced human resources work supporting employee engagement, talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, employee programs, and human resources initiatives. The position develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates assigned employee engagement programs, services, resources, and initiatives designed to enhance the employee experience, strengthen talent pipelines, and support a manager self-service environment. Responsibilities may include recruitment support, internship program and talent pipeline development, onboarding and retention initiatives, manager resources, community engagement activities, employer branding, human resources communications, stakeholder partnerships, and special projects. Works collaboratively with leadership, managers, educational institutions, community partners, and internal stakeholders to support department and agency objectives. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in human resources or closely related field.
Experience in creating written materials, resources, presentations, or communications.
Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, retention, outreach, internship programs or related activities.
Experience coordinating projects, programs, events, stakeholder partnerships, or process improvement activities.
Experience preparing reports, summaries, or recommendations.
Knowledge of employee engagement, onboarding, and retention best practices.
Knowledge of employer branding and candidate attraction.
Knowledge of manager self-service environments and customer service delivery models.
Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and applicable federal and state laws.
Knowledge of internship program management practices.
Knowledge of marketing, outreach, communication, and stakeholder engagement techniques.
Knowledge of talent acquisition strategies.
Knowledge of agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in program planning, coordination, and evaluation.
Skill in developing training, communications, resources, and process documentation.
Skill in building partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
Skill in project management and process improvement.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in reviewing and preparing reports.
Skill in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Skill in creating informational articles, training materials, and workforce communications.
Ability to develop and implement workforce and employee engagement initiatives.
Ability to analyze data and make recommendations for improvement.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Ability to translate complex information into practical guidance and resources.
Ability to develop innovative solutions for recruitment and retention challenges.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources Professional Certification Preferred: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRCI-PHR, HRCI-SPHR or other Human Resources Professional Certification.

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates assigned employee engagement programs, human resource initiatives, onboarding activities, retention strategies, manager engagement, internship program, community engagement efforts, and other employee-focused services.
Assists with planning, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of assigned programs and initiatives.
Supports recruitment, onboarding, employee transition, internship, and retention initiatives through outreach, employer branding activities, applicant and internship pipeline development, internship coordination, manager consultation, and employee and internship engagement activities.
Assists with identifying workforce needs and developing solutions that support attraction, development, and retention of talent in a self-service management environment.
Develops and maintains program frameworks, procedures, guidance documents, training materials, toolkits, presentations, articles, communications, promotional materials, and other resources supporting employees, managers, interns, and human resource initiatives.
Coordinates communications to increase engagement, awareness, and utilization of programs and services.
Builds, develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including agency leadership, managers, employees, educational institutions, professional organizations, job seekers, workforce agencies, community partners, and other entities.
Promotes participation in employee programs, talent pipeline initiatives, and recruitment efforts.
Participates in special projects, events, campaigns, research activities, process improvement efforts, and other activities as assigned.
Provides consultation and support regarding assigned program-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
Collects, analyzes, and evaluates assigned program and engagement-related data to assess effectiveness, identify trends, measure outcomes, and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
Prepares reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.