The Employee Experience Specialist partners with Sr. Manager, Employee Experience to help plan and execute strategic engagement activities and support consistent company culture throughout our U.S. and Canadian operating areas. This role will serve as a liaison across all divisions of the company and provide assistance and support to further develop a variety of programs and initiatives through the Rush Enterprises employee lifecycle.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are a part of the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America representing truck and trailer manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute "Moments that Matter" programs (Rush Foundation, recognition programs, etc.),
  corporate coin visit, community engagement initiatives, retention efforts, and employee lifecycle
  feedback projects.
• Support and execute employee experience program management.
• Create and maintain dashboards, program updates, quarterly and annual metrics for leadership
  reporting, budgeting and planning; also, provide survey tool and software management.
• Coordinate with the Senior Manager on engagement event scheduling, leader and employee
  communications, tracking participant registration, and project planning.
• Collaborate with Senior Manager and Marketing team for special event logistics.
• Drive employee engagement across corporate and field teams by promoting engagement and
  retention participation and support business goals and community impact initiatives
• Maintain documentation for review of partnership and sponsorship agreements to ensure rights
  and benefits are properly executed.
• Utilize metrics and data to drive efficiencies, process and program improvements, and
  implementation and adoption of quality programs.

Total Rewards & Compensation:

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration or related field is
  preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in employee engagement, progressively increasing
  responsibilities in community relations, HR programs, internal communications, and employee
  survey software (i.e. Qualtrics, Culture Amp, etc.); or applicable work experience in lieu of
  education is accepted.
• A valid driver’s license may be required, along with a driving record that meets the requirements
  of the company’s insurance provider.

Other Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledgeable with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Knowledgeable with project management, HR systems, and processes.
• Prior experience with employee survey software.
• Strong understanding of the best practices for employee experience principles.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, inter-personal and presentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate schedules and presentations for executive leadership.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources, Marketing,
  leadership, and other departments, to align employee experience initiatives with business goals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in employee
  experience and engagement to continuously improve programs and processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.