Employee Engagement & Inclusion Specialist

Cetera Financial Group Inc; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cetera Financial Group Inc. seeks an Employee Engagement & Inclusion Specialist to lead ERG programs, internship initiatives, and site experiences that strengthen belonging and culture in Dallas.

The hybrid role collaborates with HR, Internal Communications, business leaders, and volunteers to translate strategy into meaningful experiences, measure impact, and drive participation and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin or HR certification.
• 3+ years in employee engagement, HR programs, or related roles.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects in fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting ERGs, employee communities, internships, or culture initiatives.
• Ability to analyze feedback/data to identify trends and propose improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERG programs including planning, communications, budgets, events, resources, and analytics.
• Partner with ERG leaders to deliver programs strengthening belonging and development.
• Manage site engagement and culture-building activities.
• Coordinate employee experience initiatives across onboarding, recognition, engagement, and community involvement.
• Develop events, volunteer programs, recognition programs reinforcing culture.

Skills

Employee engagement

Program management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Event planning

People analytics

Education

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

HR certification (SHRM or HRCI)

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