Employee Experience and Learning Specialist

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE AND LEARNING SPECIALIST

BUCHAREST

ENGIE GBS ROMANIA

One of the world's leading energy companies, ENGIE is present across the entire energy chain, in electricity and natural gas, from upstream to downstream. By placing responsible growth at the heart of its businesses (energy, energy services and the environment), its mission is to meet major challenges: meeting energy needs, ensuring security of supply, combating climate change, and optimising the use of resources. 

GBS is part of ENGIE, partnering with the support functions for the ENGIE's Business Units and Corporate. It currently has 7 Business Support functions: purchasing, consulting, finance, real estate and logistics, legal, human Resources, information systems. By 2025, GBS is ENGIE's "transition maker" for support function excellence. Amplifying ENGIE's net zero mission, we provide a competitive edge through efficient operations, strategic resource allocation, and pioneering in culture and technology.

What you will do:

The Employee Engagement & Onboarding Specialist will play a critical role in building a cohesive and engaging workplace culture within the GBS organization as it ramps up operations from the ground up. This individual will be instrumental in designing and executing an onboarding experience that integrates new hires into both their teams and the broader GBS structure, helping create a unified and collaborative workforce. With a focus on fostering a positive and engaging environment, the Specialist will drive onboarding, engagement programs, and employee-led initiatives that support our growing team and connect new hires to the mission, vision, and values of the GBS organization.

Onboarding:

• New Function Integration: You will develop and lead onboarding programs tailored to the unique needs of new functions joining the GBS, ensuring each team is fully supported and effectively integrated into the organization’s culture.
• Onboarding Journey Design: You will create a robust onboarding experience that encompasses all aspects of integration, from team building and organizational understanding to role-specific training, providing new hires with a comprehensive understanding of their function within the GBS.
• Foundation-Building: You will work closely with department leads to establish foundational processes, training materials, and support structures that facilitate a smooth onboarding experience and build strong cross-functional connections as the GBS scales.
• Team-building Activities for New Functions: You will plan team-building exercises specifically for new departments, helping new hires connect with one another and form cohesive teams.
• Feedback & Continuous Improvement: You will regularly collect and analyze feedback from new hires and department heads to refine the onboarding process and ensure it remains effective and responsive to the needs of the growing GBS.

Event Planning & Coordination:

• Team-building Events: You will organize team-building events that encourage interaction across functions, especially for newly formed teams, supporting the creation of a unified GBS identity.
• Milestone Celebrations: You will plan events to celebrate key GBS achievements, team anniversaries, and individual milestones, helping create a sense of continuity and shared purpose.
• Company-wide Engagement Initiatives: You will partner with global HR and management to ensure alignment between local and global engagement activities, contributing to a cohesive experience across all GBS locations.

Communication Support:

• Internal Communications: You will support internal communications to inform employees about company updates, upcoming events, and policy changes, helping them stay connected to organizational goals.
• Content Creation: You will contribute to newsletters, digital screens, and other internal platforms to promote engagement events, wellness activities, and initiatives.
• Intranet Updates: You will assist in keeping the intranet current with relevant engagement resources, event information, and onboarding materials.

Desired education, expertise, and skills: 

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• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field;
• 4+ years of experience in employee engagement, onboarding, or similar roles, ideally within a GBS or rapidly growing organization;
• Proven track record in developing onboarding programs, especially for new teams or departments, and organizing employee engagement events;
• Proficiency with Office Software: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS systems, and communication platforms;
• Onboarding Expertise: Knowledge of onboarding best practices, with specific experience designing programs for new functions or organizations building from scratch;
• Event Planning: Highly organized person, with experience in planning and executing events and activities tailored to team-building and integration;
• Employee Engagement: Understanding of employee engagement strategies, with a passion for creating a positive and inclusive environment;
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with employees across all levels and functions;
• Analytical & Data-driven: Ability to gather, interpret, and act on engagement feedback, ensuring continuous improvement in engagement strategies;
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and build foundational processes;
• Empathetic & Approachable: Ability to build rapport with new hires and existing staff, helping create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere;
• Creative & Proactive: A creative thinker, able to identify and act on opportunities to improve the employee experience;
• Collaborative: A team player who enjoys working cross-functionally and helping others succeed;
• Culturally Sensitive: Comfortable working in a diverse, global environment, understanding different cultural perspectives.

Benefits:

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• Private health insurance for you and your family;
• Opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development;
• Meal tickets;
• Work-life balance;
• Annual extended holiday entitlement, depending on the length of employment;

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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ENGIE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment is unwavering: we do not discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, religion or religious creed, national origin, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.