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Overview:

As the Employee Engagement and Community Manager this role will play a vital role in shaping and nurturing our organizational culture while overseeing all aspects of employee and community engagement initiatives. This role will help define and create a diversity and inclusion program that supports employees feeling celebrated and respected in the workplace. That includes fostering a positive workplace culture and identify key initiatives to recognize and reward our employees. In this role you will also engage with community partners and represent Baldor in local programs that support our brand and our philanthropic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Employee Development and Engagement

• Lead the onboarding process to ensure new employees receive a comprehensive orientation and integration into the company culture.
• Design and implement employee development programs, including training initiatives, career development plans, and performance management systems.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, providing resources and support for skill enhancement and career advancement.
• Develop and oversee employee engagement initiatives, such as surveys, recognition programs, and team-building activities, to promote a positive and inclusive work environment.

Culture and Diversity Initiatives

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization, driving initiatives to cultivate a culture of belonging and respect for all employees.
• Partner with leadership to assess and address diversity gaps and implement strategies to enhance representation and inclusivity at all levels of the organization.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, promoting company values and fostering a sense of community and collaboration among employees.

Employee Relations and Wellness

• Serve as a trusted advisor and resource for employees, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and providing guidance on workplace issues
• Develop and implement wellness programs and initiatives to support employee well-being and work-life balance
• Monitor employee morale and satisfaction levels, conducting regular feedback sessions and implementing action plans to address areas of improvement

Community Affairs

• Oversee the Community Affairs team, which will build and maintain relationships with a variety of community-based organizations, schools, social services agencies, and district offices of elected officials.
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Marketing Communications, and other Baldor Executives to plan and execute philanthropic activities and events supporting the employee population, local community, as well as charitable causes.
• Act as a Baldor ambassador to the community, media, and other external parties as needed.
• Assist in any other duties or projects assigned by HR leadership.

Requirements:

• Experience with driving Employee Engagement Strategies and creating programs that recognize and reward employees.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor's degree.
• Spanish speaking required.
• Minimum of 3 years in a human resource profession.

Technology Skills:

• Calendar and scheduling software – Microsoft Outlook, Kronos
• Microsoft Excel: Expert in analytics, data management, pivot tables, formulas
• Electronic mail software - Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Outlook
• Office suite software – Teams, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Google Suite, Microsoft List, Microsoft Planner
• Video conferencing software – Microsoft Teams

Work Environment:

• Sedentary work under a hybrid schedule – 3 days a week in office.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

BALDOR HISTORY:

When Louis Balducci rented a pushcart for $5.00 a week in 1918, little did he know that he was laying the foundations for Baldor Specialty Foods. In 1946, Louis opened a fruit stand called Balducci’s Produce in Greenwich Village that flourished into a beloved specialty food shop. Food writer James Beard was a regular customer and noted that Balducci’s always sold “the best of the best, at the right price.”

A family business from the start, the company employed numerous family members including son-in-law, Kevin Murphy. Murphy ran Balducci’s wholesale division, Baldor, so passionately that the Balducci family encouraged him to establish the business as an independent entity in 1991. Over the next decade, Baldor sustained continuous growth while maintaining the standard of excellence that made Balducci’s a success. The company cemented its reputation for sourcing expertise after introducing blanched frisee to the American market. Murphy named it “Circus Frisee” after famed restaurant Le Cirque.

Today, Baldor is the leading importer and distributor of fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The company is headed by Kevin’s son, T.J. Murphy, C.E.O. Under his leadership, Baldor remains committed to customer service, quality and innovation.

Baldor Specialty Foods has a long legacy of quality, consistency and service. Under the leadership of the former Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Murphy, President Mike Muzyk joined Baldor in 1996 and today works closely with Kevin’s son, TJ Murphy, who has been the Owner and Chief Executive Office since 2013. Under the leadership and partnership of TJ and Mike, in the last seven years, Baldor has achieved consistent double-digit growth in addition to geographic, category, product and channel expansion.

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