What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culture Specialist Bilingual position at Blount Fine Foods?
Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Culture Specialist to support the development and implementation of initiatives that enhance our organization’s workplace culture. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating an inclusive, engaging, and collaborative environment that aligns with our company values. You will work closely with leadership and other teams to execute programs that promote impactful and positive employee experiences. This position will facilitate programs and initiatives, events, and manage details daily with the ultimate mission of delivering the best experience for our employees. Delegate responsibilities to on-site staff during events in the absence of management. This position will be responsible for physically procuring items for events and will occasionally need to transport items to Warren location. On most days, this position will be juggling numerous tasks within different projects scopes and will end up re-prioritizing your tasks several times per day. This position will also be responsible for project managing events and initiatives and ensuring that timelines are met, and budget is adhered to. This position requires a high energy, positive, can-do attitude with exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Collaborate with leadership to define and promote the organization’s culture, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Develop strategies to integrate cultural values into all aspects of employee engagement, from recruitment to onboarding to daily operations.
- Monitor and assess the company culture regularly through employee surveys, feedback, and performance data.
- Design and implement initiatives to drive employee engagement, motivation, and retention.
- Develop programs that support employees’ personal and professional growth, including recognition programs, mentoring, and wellness initiatives.
- Create collateral using Canva to help communicate events and initiatives.
- Collaborate with departments across Blount to meet their employee recognition and experience needs and assist with implementing people recognition initiatives valued across the organization at all levels and ongoing ownership.
- Organize virtual and in-person training to promote employee engagement and help employees feel connected to company culture.
- Partners with leaders across the company plan and execute volunteer opportunities. Build a high degree of operational excellence and focus on opportunities that are impactful and a pillar of our employer brand.
- Ideate & Support employee events, touchpoints, projects, and experiences.
- Partner with our communications team to drive engagement and pride across the company.
- Responsible for daily briefings, arranging meetings, conferences, and calendar management
- Actively engage with employees and lead as a source of hospitality.
- Support Executive Support team as necessary for special projects.
- Efficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, UKG, Workplace and Canva.
- Generate presentations summarizing impact and progress on engagement initiatives to communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.
Education & Development:
- Two or more years working within a customer service environment or experience working in an office environment.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge with Canva, Microsoft Office – Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint and standard office administrative practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills supporting communication via phone, e-mail, and in person
- Event planning or event execution experience would be valued highly but not necessary.
- Proven experience in employee engagement, employee relations, corporate social responsibility, or similar role.
- Program management skills, with the ability to develop and facilitate engagement initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with Survey tools is preferred.
- A passion to serve others.
Our Total Compensation Package Includes:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 401k with Company match.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
- Education Assistance Program.
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.
