Lead Associate, Culture & Engagement (P2)

Inclusion & Belonging

• Contribute to the development and execution of the agency’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy.
• Act as the primary liaison and support system for all Connection Groups, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Support the creation, implementation, and tracking of Connection Group annual workplans.
• Collaborate with Talent Development Advisors to design and deliver leadership development training for Connection Group leads, fostering inclusive leadership practices.

New Employee Onboarding and Orientation

• Coordinate operations of new employee onboarding and orientation program with Talent Attraction and Acquisition team to ensure new employees feel welcomed, informed, and connected.
• Coordinate and facilitate bi-monthly new employee orientation and monthly new employee brown bags.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the onboarding process to align with organizational culture to strengthen integration and retention.

Employee Engagement and Experience

• Support the planning, implementation, and communication of the annual Engagement Survey and supplemental Pulse Surveys, including logistics, vendor collaboration, and the distribution of results to leaders and employees.
• Coordinate and track the post-survey action planning process, ensuring clarity, accessibility, accountability, and follow-through on engagement commitments across teams.
• Plan and execute employee events including staff annual Founder’s Day celebrations and in-office connection activities.
• Communicate People & Culture initiatives and progress across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Professional level of specialized knowledge to manage complex tasks, programs or projects.
• Ability to work independently, organize and set priorities and handle multiple tasks.
• Experience organizing and facilitating staff training.
• Experience with learning management systems, survey tools, collaboration tools and HRIS systems.
• Strong analytical skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
• Creative thinker with a passion for culture-building and fostering belonging.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Pay

Compensation: Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

• Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $72,250 - $80,750 base salary.
• Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $65,450 - $73,150 base salary.
• Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $59,500 - $66,500 base salary.