Frontline Engagement & Communications Specialist

Schnellecke Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnellecke Group in Alabama is seeking a Team Member Engagement Specialist to support workforce engagement initiatives, coordinate communications, and track follow-up routines across the facility. You will maintain a strong floor presence, gather feedback, and escalate concerns to the proper owners to improve employee experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, HR, and leadership to plan recognition activities, manage engagement calendars, and ensure consistent execution of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-4 years of experience in operations, administrative support, employee engagement, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up capabilities.
• Ability to manage trackers, calendars, and routine reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and elevate appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular floor presence to build relationships with employees and Operations leadership
• Support and coordinate recognition programs, engagement activities, and listening sessions
• Capture general workforce feedback themes and engagement opportunities
• Support consistency of engagement routines across shifts and departments
• Escalate individual employee concerns or sensitive issues appropriately
• Coordinate and distribute approved operational communications
• Maintain workforce communication boards and engagement materials
• Support communication planning for engagement activities and operational updates
• Identify communication gaps and share improvement opportunities
• Route policy, payroll, benefits, safety, and employment-related questions to the appropriate functional owner
• Maintain and update weekly follow-up trackers confirming Supervisor and Manager review of attendance and safety reports
• Monitor completion of leadership follow-up actions and monitor outstanding items
• Provide visibility into follow-up status and gaps in execution
• Track completion only; does not calculate points or participate in corrective action
• Maintain engagement trackers, logs, and calendars
• Support preparation of engagement summaries highlighting trends and participation
• Track engagement activities, recognition programs, and follow-up actions
• Identify basic trends and share observations with Operations leadership
• Support post-onboarding site integration, including employee check-ins and connection touchpoints
• Assist with new-hire experience tracking (30/60/90-day check-ins)
• Support engagement initiatives focused on retention and employee connection
• Assist with coordination of events and engagement logistics
• Support teamwear distribution, tracking, and issue escalation
• Maintain accurate records for engagement activities and participation
• Assist with coordination of engagement calendars and events
• Support site-level engagement initiatives and programs
• Escalate employee relations concerns, complaints, and conduct issues immediately
• Route policy, payroll, benefits, leave, and accommodation questions to HR or appropriate functional owners
• Escalate safety concerns and workers’ compensation questions to EHS and Operations leadership
• Maintain adherence to defined role scope and escalation processes

Skills

Strong communication

Strong organizational and follow-up

Tracker and calendar management

Confidentiality & discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)

Job description

Schnellecke Group in Alabama is seeking a Team Member Engagement Specialist to support workforce engagement initiatives, coordinate communications, and track follow-up routines across the facility. You will maintain a strong floor presence, gather feedback, and escalate concerns to the proper owners to improve employee experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, HR, and leadership to plan recognition activities, manage engagement calendars, and ensure consistent execution of