Senior Manager, Employee Engagement and Volunteer Programs

Genuine Parts Company•Atlanta, GA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Employee Engagement & Volunteer Programs will lead the strategy, development and execution of programs that activate GPC employees in meaningful community impact. This role oversees volunteerism (including skills-based service and board placements), employee charitable giving campaigns, matching gifts and Foundation-related employee benefit programs (hardship & relief, scholarship, tuition reimbursement) in partnership with HR. Aligned with the GPC Foundation’s core functional areas – corporate giving, volunteer engagement, employee charitable giving and Foundation supported employee benefit programs – this role is responsible for building scalable infrastructure, driving participation, tracking impact and enhancing employee pride in being part of Team GPC. The Senior Manager, Employee Engagement & Volunteer Programs will collaborate closely with HR, Communications and Foundation Operations to ensure programs are strategic, well-structured, measurable and aligned with GPC’s values, culture and giving priorities.

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience in employee engagement, corporate philanthropy, CSR, nonprofit leadership, or related field
Experience building or scaling volunteer programs and/or employee giving campaigns
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional partnerships (HR, IT, Communications, Finance, Operations)
Experience tracking participation metrics and reporting impact

Nice To Haves

Strong program management and organizational skills
Ability to design scalable frameworks and structured processes
Data-informed mindset with comfort using dashboards, reporting tools and volunteer management platforms such as Blackbaud
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and commitment to accountability
Collaborative and relationship-oriented leadership style

Responsibilities

Enhance and scale a strategic enterprise-wide volunteer program that complements and aligns with CSR and giving priorities
Develop and promote skills-based volunteerism opportunities aligned with employee expertise
Enhance and manage employee board service placement and representation with community organizations, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Design tools and processes for community mapping and strategic employee placement
Establish participation goals and track outcomes and impact
Develop scalable frameworks that support long-term growth and impact
Lead annual employee charitable giving campaigns
Implement and oversee a Foundation-supported employee matching gift program
Manage vendor/platform coordination for giving and matching gift programs
Track participation rates, funds raised and impact metrics
Continuously refine campaign strategy to optimize employee engagement and pride
Provide program oversight for: Employee Hardship & Relief, Scholarship programs, Tuition reimbursement (as applicable)
Support application processes, documentation workflows and governance alignment
Ensure clear program guidelines and transparent communication
Track utilization, outcomes and impact metrics
Develop and maintain dashboards to track: Volunteer participation, Skills-based engagement, Board placements, Employee giving participation, Matching gift utilization, Hardship and scholarship metrics
Analyze trends and identify opportunities to increase participation
Prepare executive-ready summaries and reports
Contribute data and storytelling insights to Foundation reporting and CSR efforts
Develop communications plans around volunteer initiatives and giving campaigns
Create toolkits and messaging for field leaders
Support internal announcements and storytelling efforts
Ensure clarity and consistency of messaging across platforms
Elevate visibility of employee impact while balancing brand humility
Support development of structured processes, guidelines and controls aligned with Foundation standards
Ensure appropriate documentation and audit-ready recordkeeping
Collaborate with Foundation Operations to integrate systems and reporting tools
Identify opportunities for process improvement, scalability and impact tracking