Employee Experience Specialist, Communications and Events

Job Description

What We're Looking For

The Employee Experience Specialist at Baylor University is a key member of the Employee Experience team, reporting directly to the Director of Employee Experience. This role focuses on fostering effective communication to employees from Human Resources, managing HR-related events, and enhancing the employee experience at Baylor. The Employee Experience Specialist supports the planning, developing, and execution of strategic initiatives to maintain a culture of exceptional employee experience.

A Bachelor’s degree, one year of relevant experience, and an active Christian faith are required.  A Master's degree is preferred.

Additional preferred skills: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate to employees intergenerationally.
• Experience in event planning and execution
• Familiarity with Ignite or other cloud-based system is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in website maintenance, data lists, and communication tools.
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach to work.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis. 

What You Will Do

• Execute communication strategies through various channels including the HR newsletter, manager newsletter, and website updates.
• Collaborate with HR leadership, HR internal partners, and other Baylor departments to convey organizational information to employees. 
• Partner with Institutional Events on employee focused events such as Faculty and Staff Appreciation, All University Staff Meeting, Milestone Luncheon, and more. 
• Coordinate guest lists, speakers, volunteers, scripts, invitations, menus, signage, and presentations for events
• Propose new ideas, concepts, and resources to enhance the employee event experience.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications department to align communications and events with branding guidelines.
• Administer employee recognition programs through Awardco platform and other initiatives.
• Support the HR Service Center through process collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.  
• Ability to comply with university policies.  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance. 

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor  and our strategic vision, Illuminate .  Also, explore our great hometown of Waco  and the many opportunities to engage locally.   If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.  Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Info

• Job Identification 16322
• Job Category Staff
• Posting Date 03/04/2024, 03:04 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 700 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US