Employee Engagement Specialist

Company Profile

Founded in 1977, we are all about trust, relationships, enthusiasm, innovation, and family. Woodtone manufactures interior and exterior siding, trim, posts, corner & wood paneling products for residential and commercial properties. Our pre-finished products are sought after by builders, architects, engineers and designers for their exclusive coating system, durability, aesthetic, and impact on the environment. At Woodtone, we are passionate about creating an exceptional culture for our team.

Why work at Woodtone?

At Woodtone, we live and breathe culture and relationships. As a second-generation, family-owned company, Woodtone is founded on passionate, caring, and authentic relationships with our customers, suppliers, and employees. We believe in creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Here is what else you can expect:

• Competitive salary and vacation plan
• Daily breakfast and lunch provided (best meals you’ve ever had!)
• Opportunities to develop, learn and grow within the organization
• Flexible start/end times to suit your schedule (no remote option)

Role Summary

The Employee Engagement Specialist is responsible for leading production team member recruitment for the Chilliwack, BC location and leading and supporting engagement and training initiatives for production team members and leaders for the Chilliwack, BC and Everett, WA locations.  They build and maintain strong team engagement through demonstrating empathy and building meaningful relationships. They support the growth and development of the production team, preparing them for career progression. The Employee Engagement Specialist epitomizes our values of relationships, empathy, beauty, craftsmanship mindset and supportive leadership.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Director, People & Culture

Responsibilities

• Leads recruitment for production team member roles with a focus on values and culture fit
• Leads and supports the recruitment process including job ads and vetting interview candidates
• Leads production team member culture onboarding
• Integrates values and culture in practices and processes
• Partners with leaders in conducting 30-60-80 day new hire check ins
• Conducts engagement / stay meetings with production team members (PTM)
• Recommends and leads training and development initiatives for PTM and leaders (managers, supervisors and zone leaders)
• Leads the production culture team and event planning for both Chilliwack and Everett
• Partners with leaders to support performance improvement plans and training leaders in conversations to support performance improvement
• Leads production team member incident investigations as required; facilitates corrective action, as required
• Fosters a culture of teamwork, communication, cooperation and continuous improvement
• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes trends and implements improvement initiatives; analyzes turnover and implements strategies to optimize retention
• Leads diversity initiatives to support creating an inclusive environment and integrating team members
• Creates an open door for production team member feedback

Key Metrics

• Engagement
• Retention
• Monthly Reporting on Turnover, Absenteeism, OT, Labor Hours by Plant to Managers

Experience & Education Requirements

• 3+ years recruitment, training and general HR experience
• HR Certificate or Diploma

How We Show Up

• Lead by example, living our values of relationships, empathy, beauty, craftsmanship mindset and supportive leadership, contributing to an exceptional workplace culture
• Build trust and inspire teams
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Influence and coach across all levels
• Communicate exceptionally
• Demonstrate strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Manage and complete multiple tasks within tight deadlines
• Is positive, enthusiastic, and demonstrates high energy
• ‘Walks the floor’ and is deeply engaged in the business
• Take accountability for results
• Display an empathetic, supportive, leadership style
• Is a humble team player

Must be able to travel to the US without restriction

This is an in-office position (in our Chilliwack office)

Salary:  $65,000 – $75,000

To apply, please send a resume to careers@woodtone.com. Culture and team fit are important to us, so we encourage and welcome an authentic and warmhearted cover letter on why you’re excited about this opportunity.