Based in Gainesville, travel throughout Alachua and surrounding counties.

JOIN THE ECS TEAM

At ECS, we help underserved children in Northeast and Central Florida build a solid foundation for educational success. Give a child a better start, and you dramatically increase the child’s odds of being a better person – of having a better life. Partner with us to we create opportunity so that the children we serve can achieve their full potential.

ECS has career opportunities available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida. Thank you for your interest in a career with Episcopal Children’s Services.

ECS offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term & short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• College tuition assistance
• Career development

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The HR Employee Experience Specialist will play a crucial role in shaping and enhancing the overall employee experience within ECS4Kids. The position will provide comprehensive support across multiple HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and performance management.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employee Engagement: Develop and implement initiatives to foster a positive work culture and improve employee engagement. Conduct regular surveys and feedback sessions to gauge employee sentiment and identify areas for improvement.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screenings, interviews, LiveScan, and job offers. Coordinate and conduct new hire orientations and onboarding processes to ensure a seamless integration of new employees.
• Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Mediate and resolve conflicts and grievances in a fair and consistent manner.
• Compliance & Policy Administration: Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies. Assist in the implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Performance Management: Support performance management processes, including performance reviews, goal setting, and employee development plans. Provide guidance to managers on performance-related issues and improvement strategies.
• Communication: Enhance internal communication channels to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and connected with company updates, initiatives, and changes.
• HR Projects: Participate in HR projects and initiatives, such as employee engagement programs, wellness and trauma informed care initiates, and diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on HR issues, providing guidance and support to staff across the organization, staying informed about changes in laws, regulations, industry standards, and emerging risks that may impact business processes, and proactively advise management on best practices for risk management and compliance.
• Culture: Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement by promoting awareness of HR best practice standards throughout the organization.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field or HR certification required
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in an HR generalist or similar role, with a solid understanding of HR practices and employment laws.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with employees at all levels of the organization
•  Strong problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of employee engagement and retention strategies
•  Empathetic, proactive, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
•  Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
•  Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
•  Familiarity with HR software, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
•  Upholding high ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information, and using thoughtful professional judgement.
•  Commitment to ongoing professional development.

CERTIFICATIONS:

•  Valid Driver’s License
•  Certificates of acknowledgement required: Conflict of Interest, Code of Ethics, Confidentiality agreements, IT Systems and Security, Anti-Fraud, HR Employee Acknowledgement Form
•  Applicants must successfully pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment
•  Completion of a minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development per year

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

•  Works inside in an office environment
•  Local travel to multiple sites required
•  Overnight and weekend hours as needed to fulfill the requirements of the position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

•  Typical Physical & Mental Demands: Requires prolonged sitting with some bending, stooping and stretching, and eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other office equipment.
•  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate with clients and staff.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)