Manager of Culture and Employee Engagement
We are seeking a Manager of Culture and Employee Engagement to join the team of a prominent organization headquartered in Greenwich. This newly created role is highly visible and championed at the highest levels of the company. The ideal candidate will lead the charge in shaping a unified culture, driving DEI initiatives, and aligning leadership and employee engagement strategies with the new mission and values.
What You'll Do
- Engagement Strategy: Build and execute tailored employee engagement strategies that connect and inspire teams across multiple offices.
- DEI Leadership: Develop a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, including launching Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that reflect the unique needs of each location.
- Mission Integration: Embed the new mission and values into cultural initiatives, HR processes, and leadership programs.
- Event Oversight: Plan and manage global events that celebrate company culture and reinforce core values.
- Collaboration and Partnerships: Partner with office leaders and employees across the U.S. to create a cohesive yet customized approach to engagement for approximately 400 team members.
- Strategic Planning: Develop a centralized strategy and budget to track best practices, secure resources, and deliver results-driven initiatives.
What Makes This Role Exciting
- Visibility and Support: This role is backed by senior leadership and offers an incredible opportunity to shape the cultural identity of the organization.
- Dynamic Environment: Travel to different offices to understand their unique cultures and build solutions that work for everyone.
- Impactful Work: Create meaningful, lasting change that aligns employees' day-to-day experiences with the mission and vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Build relationships with employees and office leaders to identify cultural needs and develop site-specific initiatives.
- Execute employee engagement programs, such as volunteering opportunities and localized events.
- Champion DEI and launch ERGs; ensuring that diversity strategies resonate with all employees.
- Plan and oversee global events, from celebrations to team-building activities, ensuring alignment with cultural priorities.
- Collaborate on leadership development programs that reinforce our mission and values.
- Measure success through data analysis, surveys, and employee feedback, continually refining strategies for improvement.
Your Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years in culture, organizational development, or HR strategy roles. Experience in financial services is a plus.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Sociology, or related field.
- Skills: Proven ability to lead impactful culture programs in complex environments. Strong communication, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Mindset: A passion for creating inclusive workplaces, inspiring engagement, and championing organizational values.
Work Location and Schedule
- Based in Greenwich, CT with the flexibility to work from home on alternate Fridays.
- Requires 10% travel, primarily during the onboarding period, to connect with office teams across the U.S.
Why Apply?
This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the cultural heartbeat of the organization. You'll collaborate with passionate teams, create meaningful programs, and ensure that the mission and values come to life in every employee experience.