Employee Engagement & Inclusion Specialist

Cetera Financial Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision & life plans

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Mental health benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cetera Financial Group is seeking an Employee Engagement & Inclusion Specialist in a hybrid Dallas-based role. You will coordinate ERGs, internship programs, and site-based engagement initiatives to foster belonging and a strong employee culture.

Collaborate with HR, Internal Communications, and business leaders to translate strategy into meaningful experiences, track impact, and drive participation and inclusion across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with HR certification.
• 3+ years in employee engagement, HR program management, or communications.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERGs, internship programs, or culture initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and execution of enterprise ERG programs, including planning, communications, budgets, events, resources, and analytics.
• Partner with ERG leaders to deliver programs that strengthen connection, belonging, professional development, and cultural awareness.
• Manage site engagement programs and local culture-building activities facilitating employee connection and collaboration.
• Coordinate employee experience initiatives across onboarding, recognition, engagement, and community involvement.
• Develop and execute employee events, volunteer initiatives, recognition programs, and culture reinforcement activities.
• Collaborate with universities and internal teams to support internship recruiting and onboarding activities.

Skills

Employee engagement

HR program management

Communications

Community-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Admin with HR emphasis

Active HR certification (SHRM or HRCI)

Job description

Employee Engagement & Inclusion Specialist

Job Description

The Employee Engagement & Inclusion Specialist plays a key role in delivering programs that foster connection, engagement, inclusion, and culture across the employee lifecycle. This position leads the coordination and execution of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), internship programs, employee engagement initiatives, and site-based experiences that strengthen belonging and enhance the overall employee experience. Working cross-functionally with HR, Internal Communications, business leaders, and employee volunteers, this role translates strategy into meaningful employee experiences that drive participation, connection, and culture. Success is measured through program effectiveness, engagement outcomes, employee feedback, and the consistent delivery of high-impact initiatives.

This is a hybrid role based in Dallas, TX, with a consistent in-office schedule (Mondays, Tuesdays, and 1st & 3rd Fridays), offering a great balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the administration and execution of enterprise ERG programs, including annual planning, communications, budgets, events, resources, and participation analytics.

Partner with ERG leaders to deliver programs that strengthen employee connection, belonging, professional development, and cultural awareness.

Manage site engagement programs and local culture-building activities that create meaningful opportunities for employees to connect and collaborate.

Coordinate employee experience initiatives across key moments in the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, recognition, engagement, and community involvement.

Develop and execute employee events, volunteer initiatives, recognition programs, and other experiences that reinforce company culture and values.

Partner with universities and internal teams to support internship recruiting, coordinate onboarding activities, anddeliver intern engagement programs.

Collaborate with Internal Communications and HR partners to develop communications that increase program awareness, participation, and engagement.

Monitor participation, feedback, and engagement trends to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Maintain program governance, documentation, calendars, budgets, vendor relationships, and reporting to support operational excellence.

Provide insights and recommendations that enhance employee engagement, strengthen inclusion efforts, and improve the overall employee experience.

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration with a Human Resources emphasis or Undergraduate degree with an active HR certification via SHRM or HRCI.

3+ years of experience in employee engagement programs and initiatives, HR program management, communications, or community-building programs.
Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.

Experience supporting employee resource groups, employee communities, internship programs, or culture-focused initiatives is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to analyze feedback and participation data, identify trends, and recommend program improvements is required.

OR equivalent combination of experience and education in lieu of above

About Us

About Us

What we give you in return:

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life. We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

• Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fostering.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
• Paid caregiver leave to provide time away from work when caring for an ill or recovering family member.
• Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits to provide extra peace of mind

About Cetera

Cetera Financial Group ® (Cetera) is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera's principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of Cetera). All the referenced entities are under common ownership.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

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