Employee Engagement Specialist

2025, 2024 & 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!

Wendell Foster is seeking an organized, engaging, and detail-oriented Employee Engagement Specialist to support recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives. This role plays a critical part in creating a positive new-hire experience while ensuring compliance with employment requirements. Join our team of #DifferenceMakers and help shape the employee journey from day one.

What Matters to You

• Competitive pay
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
• Employer-paid life insurance (one-time annual salary coverage)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and immediate family members
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-the-job training
• Employee recognition and engagement activities throughout the year

What Matters to Us:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in a related field preferred, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in staff training, development, recruiting, onboarding, or related HR functions (equivalent experience considered)
• Coordinate recruiting and onboarding, including job postings, interview scheduling, job offers, and pre-employment paperwork
• Conduct and review background checks, drug screenings, TB testing, and E-Verify to ensure compliance
• Send new-hire orientation, payroll, and onboarding communications
• Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation and support required staff training
• Enter, update, and maintain employee data in UKG, JazzHR, Talent, CDS, and other systems
• Approve new-hire paperwork and maintain accurate personnel files, including auditing I-9 documentation
• Assist employees with retirement and benefits elections
• Coordinate 90-day mentoring programs and evaluations; serve as a 90-Day Mentor for new hires
• Teach and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (or obtain instructor certification upon hire)
• Ensure compliance with required staff documentation, including IDs, driver’s licenses, car insurance, education, CPR/First Aid, and COVID documentation
• Process promotions, uniform stipends, and other personnel changes
• Participate in Recruitment & Retention (R&R) events and employee engagement initiatives, including recognition, birthdays, and anniversaries
• Maintain a professional presence while communicating effectively with employees, leadership, and external partners; demonstrate strong organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills

Equal Opportunity Employer
Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.