Employee Engagement Specialist

Employer:    Turner Enterprises Management, LLC
Position:      Employee Engagement Specialist
Location:     Vermejo Park Reserve – Raton, NM
Type:           Full Time / Salary / Exempt / Benefits-Eligible
Housing:     Yes

At Ted Turner Reserves, we connect people with nature by providing one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences in luxury settings, and we’re looking for passionate, energetic individuals to be a part of our growing team.  

Our premier Reserve, Vermejo, is currently seeking an energetic, proactive, and organized Employee Engagement Specialist who will play a crucial role in ensuring our team remains motivated, productive, and engaged.   Your efforts will directly impact the success of our company and the satisfaction of our employees.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Employee Engagement Specialist will elevate the employee experience by enthusiastically engaging with employees, creating an environment that celebrates all employees and a culture that recognizes our employees’ contributions. The Employee Engagement Specialist encourages all members to put their best foot forward each day; helps to ensure that each team member is fully committed to the company’s mission, goals, and values; fosters inspiration amount employees which contributes to the overall success of the business; and enhances the well-being of each and every team member.

You will also be responsible for: 

• Setting the tone for strong community culture and employee engagement.
• Building strong relationships with managers and employees, providing feedback and coaching to department heads, supervisors and all employee levels.
• Acting as a strong advisor for all HR related queries, escalating matters as needed.
• Monitoring the “pulse” of the organization and quickly identify and troubleshoot problems to recommend or implement appropriate solutions.
• Creating an employee engagement plan to increase involvement and motivation as well as enjoyment of Vermejo. Planning and executing employee events that are enjoyable, well-attended, and meaningful.
• Conducting preliminary phone screens with all candidates and continuously improving the interview process for effectiveness, quality, and timeliness.
• Developing a seamless new hire arrival process, onboarding, and offboarding to include pre-arrival communication, and housing coordination.
• Leading orientation to engage and inspire new hires for success at Vermejo.
• Conducting stay interviews and gather data to continuously enhance the employee experience.
• Developing and executing a seamless exit process for individuals leaving the property to include gathering exit feedback to improve future employee experiences.
• Helping to establish a culture of guest satisfaction and sincere hospitality by empowering team members and exemplifying the highest level of standards.
• Contributing to recruitment efforts by attending various job fairs to promote the work culture at Vermejo.
• Eagerly supporting and actively looking for ways to help other departments.
• All other duties as assigned.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Continuous eye on improvement with willingness to assess and adapt.
• Ability to interact, influence and partner with different levels of the organization to achieve results
• Exceptional listening skills and ability to relate to, influence, and coach employees at all levels.
• Self-motivated and solution minded.
• Resilient and able to thrive in a dynamic environment with enthusiasm and sense of humor.
• Exceptional organizational skills with an unmatched ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and use good judgment.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.  Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider.
• You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.
• Experience working in a hotel and/or hospitality experience preferred.
• Experience working in Human Resources or related field

YOUR QUALITIES

• You demonstrate care and compassion for team members, putting the needs of the team before your own.
• You’re creative, adaptive and willing to work with existing core reserve philosophy and style.
• You demonstrate clean work habits and attention to detail.
• You conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the work setting.
• You seek innovative solutions and continuous improvements to accomplish the objectives of the positions and the goals of the business
• You utilize a hands-one approach to ensure a high level of employee engagement
• You’re an enthusiastic team player with a drive to create an enjoyable work environment
• You’re engaging, having a natural like of people, a knack for leading, and skills that help engage others

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS
The Company offers full time employees an elite benefits package, including medical dental and vision insurance, basic life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off and paid holidays.   

ACCOMMODATIONS
This position will require you to live on Vermejo headquarters, located approximately 40 miles from the closest town (Raton, NM). Vermejo’s location is approximately 4.5 hours’ drive south of Denver or 4.5 hours’ drive north of Albuquerque.  Vermejo offers single bedroom dorm room style company housing (subject to availability).  You will need to provide or arrange for your own transportation to and from Raton for personal supplies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT 
On a regular basis, you can expect to: 

• Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Be on your feet for extended periods of time.

On an occasional basis, you may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

You will regularly be required to work long hours in an office environment and at a computer.  You may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.

Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information, visit www.tedturner.com.