Employee Engagement Specialist

Scope

The Employee Engagement Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization's goals by performing a range of duties in the human resources department which support connection between our people and purpose.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly to the Employee Engagement Sr. Manager in the California and Arizona regions. This role will collaborate with human resources team members, executive leadership, and other employees to achieve their primary responsibilities and organizational goals.

Essential Responsibilities

Employee Experience and Culture

• Help develop initiatives that strengthen company culture and values.
• Directly and indirectly foster a sense of belonging and purpose among employees.
• Support efforts to monitor and improve employee morale, recognition, and satisfaction.

Engagement Programs

• Help administer engagement programs such as recognition, milestones, team-building, wellness, philanthropy/volunteerism, and social events.
• Help administer employee surveys (pulse checks, engagement surveys), track participation, and prepare summary reports.
• Support recognition programs to celebrate employee achievements, tenure anniversaries, and other milestones.
• Support the education and engagement of other organizational resources such as mentorship, training, etc.

Communication & Feedback

• Assist with drafting and distributing internal communications including newsletters, announcements, and intranet updates
• Help celebrate milestones such as birthdays, work anniversaries, and promotions.
• Assist with channels for employees to share their input, including stay-interviews, jobsite visits, etc.
• In coordination with other human resources staff, support employee resource groups.

Corporate Social Responsibility

• Supports efforts on volunteerism and days of service
• Supports philanthropic efforts including giving campaigns, scholarship programs, and nonprofit support

Essential Skills

Technical

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues.

Business and Management

• Effective organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Basic understanding of business operations and workflows.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting as required.

Interpersonal

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Professional demeanor and customer service orientation.
• Highly collaborative and can support cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Personal

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• High degree of integrity and accountability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, marketing, communications or related field preferred
• 1+ years of relevant experience in human resources, communications, or employee engagement preferred
• Passion for purpose-driven business, community involvement, and employee experiences
• Knowledge of photography a plus

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 30 lbs.
• Use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier, etc.).

Work Environment

• Primarily an office-based role with a standard Monday–Friday schedule
• This role will work out of our El Segundo or Irvine offices
• May involve occasional travel to other offices, jobsites, or event venues
• May involve working at an active construction site on select days
• Typical indoor working conditions with standard lighting and ventilation
• Hybrid work will be considered after a probationary period

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program

Building Great Relationships since % employee-owned general contractor. We build nationally, with locations in AZ, CA, CO, IL, TN, and TX.

W.E. O'Neil Construction has seen steady growth since its founding in 1925 in Chicago by the O'Neil family. Now 100% employee-owned (ESOP), we embrace people as our number one asset.

Our award-winning teams are recognized as industry leaders. Our longevity can be attributed to our excellent staff of professionals, our integrity, our commitment to customer satisfaction, and our ability to embrace technology. Our combination of the financial strength of a large national contractor and the responsiveness of a small company brings the best of both worlds to our clients.

Our experience covers virtually every commercial market sector using a broad range of project delivery methods including design-build, design assist, construction management at risk and lump sum bid.