Employee Experience Specialist

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Springfield, IL
Junior
Insurance
The Role
The Employee Experience Specialist will enhance employee engagement and uphold a high-performing culture by collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen HR strategies, manage surveys, track KPIs, and coordinate employee events. Responsibilities include improving existing programs, administering recognition initiatives, and fostering diversity and inclusion efforts.
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Employee Experience Specialist will be instrumental in shaping and sustaining a positive employee experience and driving an inclusive, high-performing culture that aligns with our core values at Horace Mann.  The role involves partnering with Employee Experience team and key stakeholders and organizational leaders to address talent and culture priorities.

Responsibilities:

  • Partners with VP, Manager, and Consultant to support HR strategies and provide sound deliverables on all related initiatives that drive employee engagement.
  • Identify and recommend enhancements to existing programs, ensuring they deliver measurable value and resonate with employees across the organization.
  • Support the development, distribution, analysis, and execution of employee engagement surveys (e.g., pulse surveys, annual engagement surveys) in partnership with the Consultant.
  • Gains organizational insights and advocacy through leading committees, workgroups, and focus groups as to support the best employee experience.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to foster a culture of equity, belonging and inclusion, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Track department metrics and key performance indicators (KPI’s) and leverage metrics to inform decision making and optimize processes.
  • Takes ownership of the coordination and enhancement of volunteering and community engagement programs. Develops opportunities for HM employees to participate and build stronger community connections.
  • Maintain up-to-date Job Aids and SharePoint pages for our program offerings. Ensures they are user friendly and accessible.
  • Administers recognition and rewards programs that have cultural impact and value. Ensures HM offers opportunities to recognize and reward our valuable employees and foster a culture of recognition, growth and support.  Evaluates programming engagement and effectiveness and updates as needed.
  • Create content and presents on key programs, initiatives, trends, etc. across the organization in various formats as needed.
  • Proactively manage and coordinates employee events across all office locations. Ensures they are impactful, well-executed, and align with company culture and values.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organization development, business, or related field required.
  • Master’s degree in human resources, business or related field, preferred.
  • Two (2) years of experience in employee engagement, employee experience or related HR experience required.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Innovative and consultative approach to process improvements and strategy implementation.
  • Creative problem- solving ability and with a focus on data informed decision-making.
  • Ability to move multiple engagements forward while working at a detailed level.
  • Hybrid work schedule with periodic travel to Springfield, IL office.

Salary Range 

       $58,300.00 - $91,600.00/annually 

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Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow.  And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth:  We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.

We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs.  We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them.  This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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The Company
HQ: Springfield, IL
1,189 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name.

At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families.

Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States.

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