Culture and Engagement Specialist

Our organization is dedicated to transforming lives and inspiring all to donate life. We are a family of professionals working together to increase awareness around the need for organ and tissue donors alongside nurturing and guiding our families throughout the gift of life. We facilitate the recovery of organs, tissues, and corneas in Iowa. We honor donors and support donor families at the time of donation and on a continuing basis.

We believe in going above and beyond to support donor families during and after the donation process. Our core values are what guide us, allow us to excel at serving our community, and keep our culture at Iowa Donor Network alive:

Serve with Heart
:
We meet our donor families where they are. We are dedicated to providing compassionate service to all.

Drive and Embrace the Future
:
We are proactive in our pursuit of excellence and work together to continuously evolve with adaptability

Be Clear, Bold, and Respectful
:
We are genuine and courageous in our communication. If we see an opportunity for improvement, we say something to make it better.

Always Own It
: we are resilient and passionately pursue our mission. We are personally accountable for taking initiative and delivering on commitments.

Have you been searching for an opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself, make a tremendous contribution to your community, and pursue a mission to save lives daily? If so, Iowa Donor Network could be just the organization you have been looking for.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Liberal Paid Time Off
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance
• 401K Match
• Student Loan & College Savings Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for Continuing Education
• On-site, Hybrid, and Remote work opportunities based on role requirements

Job Title
:
Culture and Engagement Specialist

Location
:
Office Hybrid North Liberty or Altoona, Iowa

Schedule
: 40 hours/week

Compensation
:
Starting at $71,000 annually

* Iowa Donor Network determines final compensation based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the position.

Designs and executes organizational strategies that foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture. This role is responsible for driving employee engagement, development, and organizational culture initiatives aligning to our mission and values.

• Designs and administers annual engagement survey, analyzes results, and ensures effective action planning processes across work groups
• Serves as champion of IDN’s Performance Management system which includes the annual performance cycle, goal setting, talent reviews, development, 360 reviews and succession planning processes
• Supports HR initiatives through effective communications, training, and standard work documentation
• Manages key HR surveys including 30-, 60-, 90-day check-ins, 1:1 and Rounding schedules, stay & exit interviews and other survey needs determined by the team or leadership
• Analyzes HR metrics including engagement, turnover, survey data, and other key insights to inform decisions, recommend solutions, and drive actionable improvements
• Develops, implements, and evaluates Buddy Program(s) to support onboarding, belonging, and knowledge sharing for new hires
• Partners with HR leadership to manage employee relations issues and investigations, serving as a secondary point of contact ensuring proper documentation, follow-up, and timely resolution through facilitated conversations, coaching and guidance
• Facilitates designated committee work to define purpose, structure, and planned initiatives that foster connection, enhance the employee experience, and strengthen organizational culture
• Supports cross-functional HR duties and initiatives as needed
• Ensures compliance with federal & state employment laws and regulations and IDN policies

Bachelor’s degree in business management, human resources management, or equivalent

combination of education and experience required. Three years’ experience in a human

strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and have proven experience across a variety of HR…