Manager Enterprise New Employee Experience Development

Ashley Furniture Industries; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off

Employee discount

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Wellness Centers

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Manager, Enterprise New Employee Experience & Development to design, transform, and lead enterprise onboarding and the new employee experience strategy. This role accelerates new hire productivity, strengthens engagement, and reinforces Ashley's culture and values across a geographically dispersed workforce.

It owns the complete new employee journey from pre-boarding through the first year, collaborating with executive leadership, HR, Talent Acquisition,

Responsibilities

• Design, transform, and lead Ashley's enterprise onboarding and new employee experience strategy.
• Create a best-in-class onboarding program that accelerates productivity, engagement, and retention.
• Own the full new-hire journey from pre-boarding to the first-year transition.
• Partner with executive leadership, HR, TA, Operations, and business units to drive measurable results.
• Post-implementation, expand to Leadership Development and Professional Development initiatives.

Job description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

Summary

The Manager, Enterprise New Employee Experience & Development is responsible for designing, transforming, and leading Ashley Furniture's enterprise-wide onboarding and new employee experience strategy. This leader will create a best-in-class onboarding experience that accelerates new hire productivity, strengthens engagement, reinforces Ashley's culture and values, and improves retention across a geographically dispersed workforce. This role owns the complete new employee journey—from pre-boarding through the first year of employment—ensuring every employee experiences a consistent, engaging, and high-quality transition into Ashley. Operating at the intersection of Learning & Development, Talent Management, Human Resources, and Business Operations, this leader partners with executive leadership, HR, Talent Acquisition, Operations, and business leaders to ensure onboarding drives measurable business results. Following successful implementation of the enterprise onboarding strategy, this role will expand to support Leadership Development and Professional Development initiatives that prepare employees for long-term career growth within Ashley.

Work Environment

• This position is located in a climate‑controlled office environment with standard lighting and moderate noise levels typical of professional workspace settings. The role primarily involves sitting at a desk for extended periods while working with computers, phones, and other office equipment. The collaborative environment includes interaction with team members and may require attendance at meetings, conference calls, and cross‑departmental communications during regular business hours.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

About

Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture’s Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values.

Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug‑free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms

We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

• Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.