Partner - Hybrid Chicago Loop Office

JOB SUMMARY

Join NORC as our new Employee Experience Partner I. We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Employee Experience Partner to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in fostering a positive and engaging work environment, ensuring our employees feel valued and supported throughout their journey  Employee Experience Partner will be responsible for supporting initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction, engagement, recognition, professional and career development, and overall workplace culture.

This highly visible position plays a lead role in enterprise-wide Employee Experience and Development initiatives, including Employee Connection Groups such as Employee Resource Groups and Peer Connection Groups, mentoring at NORC, and Awards and Recognition programs. The role requires strong relationship-building skills and active engagement with employees across all business teams. This position plays a critical role in shaping the future growth of NORC and enhancing the overall employee experience.

Your contributions will directly influence organizational success and create a positive, engaging workplace for our team.

Note:

This position will have a hybrid work schedule of one or two days a week in our Chicago Loop office (6 days a month minimum).

NORC People

The NORC People department supports NORC s mission and values by collaborating with research, operations, and administrative departments to recruit, develop, and retain top staff. Because NORC is a government contractor, the NORC People team plays a large role ensuring that all staff information and systems remain secure and that our organization is fully compliant with our policies. NORC People is responsible for talent acquisition, hiring, benefits administration, employee relations matters, and performance evaluation programs to ensure our organization is maintaining compliance while keeping employees  best interests in mind.

This role supports the Employee Experience & Development team through project management, program coordination, and the administration and facilitation of learning and development initiatives.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Ensure employee connection groups operate in compliance with NORC policies; proactively identify, escalate, and resolve issues in partnership with senior leaders and compliance and contract teams.
• Partner with Business Partners and the Employee Experience and Development team to facilitate onboarding and orientation programs that support effective new hire integration.
• Coordinate and support company-wide events, workshops, and team-building activities; manage internal communication channels to drive employee engagement and awareness.
• Implement and administer employee recognition and awards programs, developing creative initiatives that celebrate achievements and align with organizational values and goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Employee Experience and Development and employee connection projects, including defining objectives, timelines, budgets, resources, and work streams.

• Bachelor s degree.
• 3 years  proven experience in employee engagement, HR, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Expectation of hybrid work schedule of one to two days a week in our Chicago Loop office.

Project & Work Management

• Ability to support project planning, execution, and risk mitigation across multiple initiatives. Experience using MS Planner and Project is a plus (or other project management tools).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Collaboration & Communication

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and build relationships across the organization.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Analytical & Problem-Solving

• Ability to analyze information, prepare reports, and apply data-driven insights to inform decisions.
• Creative and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience using HR systems or learning and development platforms.

Joining our team means playing a crucial role in shaping a positive and engaging workplace culture, ensuring our employees feel valued and motivated to contribute to the company s success. If you are passionate about enhancing employee experiences and creating a supportive work environment, we would love to hear from you.

The pay range for this position is $68,000 - $88,000. Hybrid work model in the heart of Chicago.

This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment
• Dental and vision insurance
• A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program
• Group life insurance,…