People Experience Specialist

:

WE'RE HIRING!

People Experience Specialist

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Career Stage: Professional (3-7 years experience)

Department: People & Culture

Reports to: Director, People & Culture

Pay Range (national): $24.03 - 33.65/hour USD.

Final offer will be adjusted based on market rate criteria of your specific years experience, skillset qualifications, and geographic location.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, EAP, 401K, Accident, Hospital indemnity, Term Life, Short term disability. See full details below.

ABOUT US

Plant with Purpose is a global Christian organization that addresses issues of deforestation and climate change, while empowering people to lift their communities out of rural poverty. For more than 30 years, Plant With Purpose has been a leader in operating at the nexus of Environmental Restoration, Economic Development, and Spiritual Impact. We believe that we honor God when we honor people and our planet. Come join our growing team and make a difference at this critical time in human history.

OUR NEED

We are searching for a passionate and empathetic People Experience Specialist who will be the primary person to foster open communications and a positive inclusive work environment that embodies our core values of collaboration, leadership, stewardship, innovation, empowerment, and sustainability. As the People Experience Specialist, you will play a vital role in enriching the entire team member journey, from initial onboarding to continuous engagement. In collaboration with the rest of the People & Culture team, your primary objective will be to create a culture that provides unwavering support, motivation, and appreciation for our team members, through thoughtful and intentional programming and support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be the primary point of contact for—and provide critical support to—new team members, interns, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure a world-class onboarding experience for newly hired staff and interns. Additionally, you will execute the engagement plan throughout the onboarding journey, manage the end-to-end onboarding process, and ensure a smooth start for new hires into their roles.
• You will collaboratively create and implement people engagement strategies and initiatives which promote distributed, remote workplace success through the use of staff intranet systems, staff-community relationship building activities, and frequent and thoughtful engagement opportunities for people at all levels and locations of the organization
• You will participate in the investment of staff professional development and the learning of our mission by coordinating yearly staff visits to our international partners that promote upskilling, increased retention and strengthened international relationships as a key engagement and learning strategy
• Ensures effective recognition programs are carried out and trained on to enhance the people experience at Plant With Purpose
• You will facilitate the overall employee engagement survey cycle, including analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the rest of the People & Culture team to proactively provide recommendations, identify trends, and implement programs.
• You will work in partnership with the People Operations Team to develop and promote a holistic wellness strategy and program, that incorporates all dimensions of wellbeing, as a benefit and engagement tool
• You will assist with administering Plant With Purpose's SEEDS performance development system, including co-leading training and sending reminders to staff to ensure high participation rates
• You will administer and organize assorted HR data systems
• You will represent the P&C Team on select inter-departmental initiatives
• You will collaborate with the People & Culture department on other various intentional culture building and leadership development activities

WHAT WE'LL LOVE ABOUT YOU

• You hold a Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology/Development, or related field. Additional certifications or relevant training in employee engagement is a plus.
• You have proven experience in driving the people experience and engagement plans with demonstrated understanding of staff needs and creating a positive inclusive work environment.
• You strive to be an inclusive ambassador in your organization, regardless of your position, and actively equip others in your organization to cultivate an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• You are empathetic and approachable, with a genuine desire to support staff in their growth and well-being.
• You have a creative mindset with the ability to design engaging communications, programs, and initiatives that resonate with staff.
• Experience with content creation and delivery, including email, intranet content, newsletters, website content, videos and presentations.
• You have experience working with HR data and metrics from analytics to interpretation and visualization
• You have lived overseas, and/or have worked in a cross-cultural context.
• Project management skills and/or formal training a plus
• A degree of informal event planning skills will be needed
• High fluency with technology systems

TEAM MEMBER COMPETENCIES

We are a collaborative, interdependent team that relies on relating and supporting each other to achieve our goals. Through the way we live within and shape our culture, we try to build community and a sense of belonging in our local, national, and global families. We are excited by people who bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences to the work we do. Diversity helps make our system-improvement efforts more informed.

We collectively expect that all Plant With Purpose team members will embody and embrace the below essential human competencies and attributes:

• We keep our mission and organizational Core Values at the center
• We intentionally create our culture
• We work every day to build an equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture
• We intentionally build community and a team mentality
• We trust each other
• We bring joy to our work
• We build each other up

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Health, dental, and vision insurances (employee premiums at a base plan rate is 100% covered by Plant With Purpose)
• Group life insurance
• 401k match, up to 8% after a 6-month waiting period
• 15 paid vacation days
• 8 paid sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• $75/month home office stipend
• Education reimbursement plan
• Wellness app membership; seasonal team wellness challenges

START DATE :

Approximately February 12, 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

December 31, 2025

If this sounds like you, please apply on our website here. Please include a Cover Letter with your application that shows us how you are a great fit for this position, the organization, and our culture.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to the field, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest and what you hope to bring to this role.

Plant With Purpose is an EEO/AA employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees.

If you have any questions regarding this position, or need reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application, please email the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. No phone calls please.

#LI-Remote