Employment & Engagement Manager

George Fox University's Office of People and Culture is looking for a highly motivated individual to serve as a Employment & Engagement Manager.

About the Job:

In a dynamic and fast-paced setting, this role is dedicated to enhancing the overall experience of a designated group of university employees across the entire employment lifecycle. We seek a successful candidate who possesses exceptional attention to detail and communication skills, coupled with a people-centric and diligent approach. The ideal candidate not only exhibits a passion for cultivating a positive employee experience but also demonstrates a strong desire to learn and grow within the role.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the employee hiring, HR onboarding, and separation processes.
  • Collaborating closely with hiring managers to optimize and streamline the employee hiring process, ensuring a positive experience for applicants.
  • Executing and managing the day-to-day operational tasks associated with hiring, onboarding, and separations by overseeing the processing activities and facilitating clear communication between employees and internal stakeholders while adhering to company policies and employment law/regulations.
  • Taking a leading role in maintaining and optimizing onboarding processes, ensuring a consistent and seamless introduction for new employees.
  • Conducting thorough exit interviews to gather valuable insights, contributing to continuous improvement and employee satisfaction.
• Providing support to Student Employees and Student Supervisors.
  • Providing training, guidance, and comprehensive support to student employee supervisors, ensuring excellence in the management of student employees.
  • Overseeing a population of student employees, ensuring the maintenance of processes and procedures that support them in maximizing co-curricular opportunities.
  • Fostering a positive and inclusive environment for student employees, contributing to their overall success within the organization.
• Processing and Advising on Contractor Engagements.
  • Providing support for independent contractors, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Facilitating effective processing of contractor activities to seamlessly onboarding them into our systems, and collaborating with managers on the streamlined processing of agreements.
• Personnel Communication & Collaboration.
  • Showcasing a strong commitment to delivering exceptional employee service by promptly and professionally responding to phone calls, emails, and inquiries.
  • Fostering open communication channels to ensure a positive and transparent experience for employees, resolving queries in a timely manner.
  • Supporting training-related programs and initiatives focused on providing comprehensive care and development of our employees.
• Delivering the Be Known promise to students, employees and others on a daily basis.
• Managing and updating employee records with precision, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and relevant regulations. Maintain a streamlined and organized approach to HR data management.
• Contributing to project-based work as needed, offering support and expertise when requested to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Demonstrating flexibility and creativity in problem-solving, ensuring a proactive and dynamic approach to serving the needs of our community.
• Upholding a high level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee-related matters.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A commitment to working with a diverse population of people is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.
• Highly motivated, autonomous and proactive nature with a genuine interest in employee experience.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality, display discretion and protect the privacy of information.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated professional attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills in a business setting.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• At least 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
  • Hybrid scheduling available after a training period
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment
• Supervisor: Director of Engagement and Culture

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
  
  

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.