As an Employee Engagement Manager at Meritus Credit Union, you will be an integral member of the Human Resources department, focusing on the people side of the organization and reporting directly to the VP of Human Resources. You will impact the total employee experience by developing and managing programs to foster a culture of people helping people. You will manage the activities to create a positive work environment and ensure our employees live our core values to the fullest.

Core Values: Integrity/Honesty, Compassion, Authenticity, Responsibility, Education, and Humble Service

About You:

Are you passionate about using your leadership, HR experience, and creativity to bring our core values to life? Would people describe you as having positive energy, motivating, excelling at connecting with others, can bring people together, and a person who tends to step up and take the lead when planning events? If so, read on to learn more about an exciting new opportunity with Meritus Credit Union.

What You Will Do Everyday

Build positive relationships and take the lead on all aspects of employee engagement initiatives across the credit union to improve employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.
Manage the training department, which includes the Training Coordinator. Oversee training initiatives, and work with departments and branch managers to assess training needs and the annual All Staff Training Day.
Facilitate new hire onboarding and manage communication and coordination with department leaders to create a seamless transition for all new members of our team.
Manage and create excitement around employee recognition and rewards programs, Wellness Programs, and employee birthdays and anniversaries.
Lead and encourage community involvement and philanthropic and charitable efforts to get employees involved in the community.
Plan and facilitate high-quality employee holiday functions and events that are exciting, bring everyone together and create a sense of belonging across multiple branch locations, and drive organizational culture initiatives.
Create and produce engaging internal communication, such as the monthly team newsletter.
Supports and facilitates internal communication efforts and acts as a change agent to ensure alignment with our strategic plan and goals.
Promote Diversity and Inclusion throughout all credit union branches.
Conduct employee engagement surveys, evaluate the feedback, and create recommendations and actions to improve the work environment.
Interpret and apply understanding of Employee Handbook policies and practices, employment law, and other regulations to provide guidance or clarification for HR matters.
Stay attended to organizational and operations changes across the credit union to identify potential employee relations issues and risks and proactively develop plans to address them.

You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
A combination of a least 5 years of human resources and leadership experience.
PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across organizational lines.
Experience managing the content, communications, and execution of events and/or employee engagement initiatives.
A desire to grow professionally within the HR department.

What We Offer

Health Benefits

Meritus Credit Union pays 100% of the employee’s premiums.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical & Prescriptions, $15 copay, $250 deductible.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical & Prescriptions, $25 copay, $500 deductible.
Dental and Vision Insurance
Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance $50,000*
Weight Watchers (WW) Online Membership, Free

Retirement:

CUNA Mutual 401k, up to 4% match

Other Perks:

Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave:
Competitive Salary plus Annual Incentive Plan

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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