Baylor University

Employee Experience Specialist, Communications and Events


PayCompetitive
LocationWaco/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 16322

      What We're Looking For

      The Employee Experience Specialist at Baylor University is a key member of the Employee Experience team, reporting directly to the Director of Employee Experience. This role focuses on fostering effective communication to employees from Human Resources, managing HR-related events, and enhancing the employee experience at Baylor. The Employee Experience Specialist supports the planning, developing, and execution of strategic initiatives to maintain a culture of exceptional employee experience.

      A Bachelor’s degree, one year of relevant experience, and an active Christian faith are required. A Master's degree is preferred.

      Additional preferred skills:

      • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate to employees intergenerationally.
      • Experience in event planning and execution
      • Familiarity with Ignite or other cloud-based system is a plus.
      • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
      • Proficiency in website maintenance, data lists, and communication tools.
      • A collaborative and team-oriented approach to work.

      Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

      What You Will Do

      • Execute communication strategies through various channels including the HR newsletter, manager newsletter, and website updates.
      • Collaborate with HR leadership, HR internal partners, and other Baylor departments to convey organizational information to employees.
      • Partner with Institutional Events on employee focused events such as Faculty and Staff Appreciation, All University Staff Meeting, Milestone Luncheon, and more.
      • Coordinate guest lists, speakers, volunteers, scripts, invitations, menus, signage, and presentations for events
      • Propose new ideas, concepts, and resources to enhance the employee event experience.
      • Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications department to align communications and events with branding guidelines.
      • Administer employee recognition programs through Awardco platform and other initiatives.
      • Support the HR Service Center through process collaboration and knowledge sharing.
      • Build relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
      • Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
      • Ability to comply with university policies.
      • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

      What You Can Expect

      As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

      Explore & Engage

      Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

  • About the company

      Baylor University, or simply Baylor, is a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas.

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