Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Job Title: Employee Experience Manager

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Classification: Full Time, Salary
- Exempt

Beginning Salary Range: $70,000

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K) is an employee‑owned company in Michigan, Florida, and Colorado commercial, educational, and industrial construction landscape for over 130 years. From the 19th‑century, we’ve created historical treasures and built inspiring contemporary design. Today, our talented team continues to transform the landscape where we live, work and play.

Reporting to the President in the Florida division, the Employee Experience Manager is responsible for creating a positive and engaging work environment that enhances the overall experience of employees throughout their lifecycle within the company.

• Oversee lifecycle of talent requisitions. Collaborate with leadership to determine hiring needs, post and manage requisitions, prepare contingent offer packages and process hiring‑related paperwork.
• Facilitate requisition meetings with hiring leads on a regular basis to ensure a smooth and efficient application and hiring process.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date candidate records in the applicant tracking system. Coordinate assessments and send timely status follow‑up communication to candidates.
• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and employee referrals.
• Develop and manage contracts and referrals from third‑party recruiters. Work in coordination with recruiters to prescreen candidates and coordinate interviews.

• Manage and update comprehensive onboarding program to integrate new employees into company culture and their roles.
• Initiate and manage pre‑hire onboarding communication with new hire and staff, pre‑employment onboarding experience in HRIS, pre‑employment paperwork and testing.
• Work in coordination with IT and Hiring Managers to set up necessary technology, tools, workspace, and other resources needed for new hire.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and process required documentation.
• Track new hire 90‑day retention surveys and report responses to leadership.
• Communicate employee separations, coordinate offboarding tasks, conduct exit interviews and share feedback with leadership.

• In collaboration with leadership, design and implement strategies to increase employee engagement, work enablement and job satisfaction.
• Support employee‑centric events, activities and initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture.
• Participate in career fairs and promote employer brand at external events.
• Proactively promote employee success and recognition efforts.

• Develop, implement, and manage division intern and mentor programs.
• Coordinate with various departments to identify intern opportunities and mentor pairings.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of interns.
• Establish and maintain mentorship guidelines and best practices to foster effective mentor‑mentee relationships.
• Gather feedback from employees to continuously improve programs and ensure they align with company goals and values.

• Education and experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development/Communication or a related field and 4‑6 years of experience in Human Resources, employee engagement, learning and development, organizational development.
• Cultural Awareness:
  Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and ability to promote inclusive workplace. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employees at all levels.
• Eye for Details:
  Accuracy is critical for success in this role. Candidate must have superior organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and decision‑making skills.
• Tech‑know‑how:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office, Experienced using HRIS (Bamboo
  
  HR preferred), employee engagement platforms, learning management systems, and similar software.
• Trust:
  Our clients return to O‑A‑K because we are honest, genuine, and authentic; our sense of integrity…