HR Generalist Employee Engagement

The HR Employee Engagement Specialist will lead the design and implementation of strategies aimed at fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. This role is pivotal in driving employee satisfaction, enhancing retention, and ensuring alignment with the company’s values. The ideal candidate will be passionate about employee well-being, have strong communication skills, and possess a deep understanding of organizational dynamics.

Competitive Benefits: 

• Health/Dental/Vision 
• Paid Time Off 
• 401(k), matched up to 4% 
• Short and Long Term Disability 
• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Referral Program 
• Pet Insurance 
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants 
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school 

• Employee Engagement Strategy
• Support and advise employee engagement strategies and programs to enhance morale, productivity, and retention.
• Conduct regular employee surveys and feedback sessions to assess engagement levels and identify areas for improvement.
• Culture & Diversity Initiatives
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging by partnering with leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) teams.
• Organize cultural events, recognition programs, and team-building activities aligned with company values.
• Communication & Change Management
• Act as a liaison between employees and leadership to facilitate open communication and address concerns.
• Support change management initiatives by ensuring employees are informed, engaged, and supported during transitions.
• Recognition & Rewards
• Design and manage employee recognition and reward programs to celebrate achievements and milestones.
• Collaborate with HR teams to integrate engagement strategies into performance management processes.
• Training & Development
• Work with Learning & Development teams to provide training that enhances employee engagement and leadership effectiveness.
• Facilitate workshops and seminars on topics such as team collaboration, communication, and leadership.
• Metrics & Reporting
• Track and analyze engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness of initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership on engagement trends and strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5 years of experience in HR, with a focus on employee engagement or organizational development.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful employee engagement programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Experience in managing DEI initiatives and fostering a diverse workplace environment.
• Proficiency in using HR analytics tools and platforms to measure employee engagement.
• Certification in HR or Organizational Development (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Who We Are: 

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management.  We are a family-run organization with more than thirty years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time.  As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years.  We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do: 

• Purpose 

• Give back to our communities 
• Celebrate diversity 

• People 

• Do the right thing 
• Treat people the way you want to be treated 
• Always do your best 
• Be accountable for our actions 

• Performance 

• Serve the highest quality food 
• Provide world-class service 
• Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients 

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promo