Employee Engagement Specialist (20 Hours/Week) – Part-Time, Hybrid

About the Position

Wonderland Child & Family Services is looking for an Employee Engagement Specialist who is passionate about creating an engaging, inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and connected. Working collaboratively with employees, supervisors, leadership, and community partners, you'll advance employee engagement, learning and development, and Wonderland's commitment to Inclusion & Care while helping foster a positive workplace culture.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Foster a positive work environment by ensuring employees feel valued, supported, and heard.
• Support employee engagement initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
• Administer employee feedback programs throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support initiatives that strengthen employee recruitment and retention.
• Aid in evaluating employee engagement initiatives and recommending improvements.
• Stay current on best practices related to employee engagement.
• Develop and deliver learning and development opportunities for employees.
• Coordinate employee orientation and onboarding.
• Administer and maintain the agency's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Coordinate required employee training and compliance programs.
• Attend and represent Wonderland at county/state-sponsored training events.
• Coordinate Wonderland's Inclusion & Care Taskforce and related initiatives.
• Maintain community partnerships and represent Wonderland in external meetings, collaborations and initiatives.
• Serve as a neutral resource for workplace concerns and employment-related inquiries.
• Conduct background research, interviews, and debrief meetings as needed.
• Identify possible resolutions to conflict.
• Maintain inquiry documentation and related records, as appropriate.
• Support organizational initiatives and special projects.
• Develop employee communications and resources.
• Aid in the implementation of organizational programs and initiatives.
• Research best practices and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Two years of professional experience in employee engagement, human resources, learning and development, or a related field preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly in Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin Chinese, Tigrinya, or Russian, are highly valued.
• Commitment to incorporating trauma-informed care practices into daily work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, communications, social services, or a related field or equivalent experience preferred.

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We value candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and cultural understanding. Bilingual and multilingual candidates, particularly those who speak Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin Chinese, Tigrinya, or Russian, are encouraged to apply.

Pay and Location

This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position with a starting hourly rate of $34.00 - $39.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This hybrid role is expected to be 80% remote / 20% onsite, subject to change based on agency need.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 18 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued annually
• Nine paid holidays that are separate from your Paid Time Off bank
• Paid winter closure the last week of the year from December 25th through January 1st
• Paid two-day summer closure in August
• Wellness and cell phone reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Annual pay increases

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.