Employee Engagement Manager

ACF Global Logistics; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Collaborative culture

Job summary

ACF Global Logistics seeks an experienced Employee Engagement Manager to drive strategies that attract, develop, engage, and retain talent across the organization. You will shape the employee experience from recruitment through career development while fostering a positive, high-performance culture.

You will lead programs for onboarding, learning, succession planning, and engagement measurement, partnering with leaders to improve retention and collaboration in a fast-paced, multi-location

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 5+ years in employee engagement, HR, talent acquisition, or organizational development.
• Proven experience leading recruiting, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across levels.
• Partner with hiring managers for staffing and workforce planning.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract candidates and manage screening/interviewing.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Relationship-building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Organizational Development

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Employee Engagement Manager to lead initiatives that attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent across our organization. This role is responsible for creating an exceptional employee experience from recruitment through career development while fostering a positive, high-performance workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is passionate about people, organizational development, employee satisfaction, and building programs that support both employee success and company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for all levels of the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and workforce planning requirements.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Manage candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Strengthen employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with recruiting agencies, educational institutions, and professional organizations.

Job Descriptions & Workforce Development

• Create, update, and maintain accurate job descriptions for all positions.
• Conduct job analyses to ensure role clarity and organizational alignment.
• Establish competency frameworks and career progression pathways.
• Support organizational structure reviews and workforce planning efforts.

Employee Onboarding & Training

• Design and manage comprehensive onboarding programs that accelerate new employee success.
• Coordinate orientation sessions and new-hire integration activities.
• Identify training needs and develop employee learning programs.
• Manage compliance, leadership, professional development, and skills-based training initiatives.
• Partner with department leaders to create succession planning and career development programs.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies that improve morale, retention, and productivity.
• Conduct employee surveys and analyze feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• Plan employee events, team-building activities, and company culture initiatives.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and employee well-being.

Performance & Retention

• Support performance management processes and employee development plans.
• Track employee engagement and retention metrics.
• Identify trends related to turnover, absenteeism, and employee satisfaction.
• Partner with leadership to implement retention strategies and improve workplace experiences.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and support positive employee relations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in employee engagement, human resources, talent acquisition, or organizational development.
• Proven experience leading recruiting, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience creating and implementing employee engagement programs.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Preferred

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or comparable HR certification.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and employee engagement platforms.
• Experience in fast-growing, multi-location, or service-based organizations.

Success Metrics

The successful candidate will be measured on:

• Employee engagement scores
• Employee retention rates
• Time-to-fill open positions
• New hire satisfaction and onboarding effectiveness
• Training participation and completion rates
• Internal promotion and career development metrics
• Employee recognition and culture program effectiveness

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Collaborative and people-first culture