Employee Engagement Specialist

Job description

The Employee Engagement Specialist partners closely with the Employee Engagement Manager to bring engagement programs and events to life. This role plays a hands-on part in shaping the employee experience by executing meaningful initiatives that connect employees to Ace’s mission, values and purpose. This position leads the company’s volunteerism program and supports employee events and recognition efforts, enhancing the employee experience and fostering engagement. This role sits within Human Resources and contributes directly to retention, culture and engagement. What You’ll Do: - Lead and grow Ace’s employee volunteerism and community involvement programs - Manage and execute annual and quarterly volunteer initiatives, including Ace Cares Week - Develop communications, support materials and sign‑up processes for volunteer programs - Support planning and execution of employee engagement events, serving as a liaison with internal partners - Work with the Events Team and Ace Hardware Foundation Team with employee events and opportunities - Support company recognition programs and related initiatives such as articles, awards and internal programs - Partner with the Communications Te...