Employee Engagement Program Coordinator

Employee Engagement Program Coordinator Location Lawrenceville, GA :

Class Summary The HR Program Coordinator is responsible for executing programs and initiatives that foster employee engagement and contribute to a diverse and dynamic workforce. In the Employee Engagement Section, this position plays a key role in organizing significant events, managing intern programs, and supporting HR process improvements. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our organization's culture and employee satisfaction. Essential Duties

• Support the coordination and execution of the annual Career From Here County-wide hiring event and employee appreciation event.
• Assist in managing the Empower Gwinnett summer youth intern program and NextGen Government ongoing internship programs.
• Contribute to process improvement projects within the HR department.
• Participate in new hire and exit survey processes, including data collection and analysis.
• Attend job fairs to promote the organization and attract potential job applicants.
• Engage in cross-departmental collaboration to support engagement initiatives.
• Provide support for employee relations inquiries or investigations as needed.

Public Speaking Duties The HR Program Coordinator is expected to possess strong public speaking skills, as this role will frequently require presenting at meetings, training sessions, and workshops. This role will be responsible for developing and delivering presentations that communicate HR policies, strategies, and best practices to diverse audiences including HR staff, management, and broader employee groups. This position is grade 103. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Psychology, or a closely related field;
• Three years of related human resources experience;
• One year of project management experience in a similar role;
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR/SHRM Certification
• Project Management Certification
• One year of experience planning large-scale events.

Note : The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

Additional Information

Department of Human Resources It is Gwinnett County Human Resources' vision to build a culturally diverse and high-caliber workforce that contributes to the overall success of Gwinnett County Government through collaborative efforts and excellent customer service. We invite anyone who qualifies for this position to consider joining the Gwinnett County Human Resources team in providing excellent customer support for internal as well as external customers. About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity : We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email [email protected].

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

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