Are you looking to make a difference in your community and help save lives? Are you passionate about employee culture, engagement and retention?
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as the Employee Engagement Coordinator in Gainesville, FL.
Who We Are
LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 125 hospitals in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 30 donor centers, 50 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.
Our Mission
To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.
What You Will Own
This position is responsible for the development, delivery, and communication of programs, policies, practices, and training that address matters related to company’s employee engagement and diversity initiatives.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Create company-wide initiatives to build company culture and engagement
• Establish engagement and retention goals; Research, develop, recommend, and execute creative strategies to foster the organization’s diversity goals
• Prepare reports to communicate employee engagement and retention trends; Track and report employee engagement metrics
• Work with the Talent and Recruitment team to develop and implement recruiting and hiring strategies to attract employees from diverse backgrounds
• Act as company liaison with government agencies concerning affirmative action and equal employment opportunities
• Create and implement Affirmative Action Plans (AAP’s) for the organization and monitor and evaluate their effectiveness
• Participate in any OFCCP investigations and/or provide documentation in response to any requests for information in a timely manner
• Identify and resolve problems related to EEO/AA initiatives and processes
• Address internal inquiries regarding equal opportunity laws and regulations as appropriate and refer sensitive issues and concerns to Director of Human Resources and/or General Counsel
• Oversee the delivery of the annual Employee Satisfaction Survey
• Create, coordinate, and report results for climate surveys, exit surveys, and stay interviews
• Manage the employee recognition program

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
• Basic computer skills and experience with computer programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Ability to analyze information and convert related activities into a comprehensive work plan
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

The ideal candidate will possess

• Three years of human resources or related experience strongly preferred
• Nationally recognized Human Resources certification

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with opportunity to earn up to 200 hours per year
• Health, dental, vision insurance available after 60 days
• Supplemental Insurances including life, cancer, accident and disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Retirement plan
• Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards

This is a full time position. Starting salary range is $50,000 – $55,000 annually. Background check and drug test required. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/DFWP/Tobacco Free.
The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.
LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, transgender status, gender identification, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.