Employee Experience Manager
3 days ago
Huntingdon
We’re working towards an ambitious future, one we want to build together with all our employees and emerging talent, which is why we are looking for a professional and experienced Employee Experience Manager to join our team. We are a company that takes pride in our people, as it is our people who are at the centre of everything that we do. The Employee Experience Manager supports our cultural evolution and the successful delivery of our transformation programme. By combining strategic communication, aligned employee engagement and DE&I initiatives, the role brings clarity, connection, and purpose to every stage of the employee journey - helping our people feel informed, inspired, and proud to be part of Hilton Foods’ future. This role will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 2 years to support our transformation. Passion. Performance. Innovation. Ambition. These are just some of the successful ingredients that make us who we are. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -Employee Engagement: Co-create the employee engagement strategy using survey feedback and insights, design and deliver innovative engagement initiatives that foster connection, belonging, and motivation. Deliver the cyclical engagement survey as well as any pulse surveys across the business. Activate the EVP through storytelling, recognition, and cultural moments, supported by a calendar of key campaigns and events. -Action Planning: Collaborate with departmental leaders and P&C leads to develop action plans based on survey results, aimed at addressing identified areas for improvement and enhancing overall employee engagement. -Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion: Deliver key diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and respected. -Enhance feedback mechanisms - Establish feedback mechanisms such as the engagement survey, focus groups, and one-on-one discussions to gauge employee satisfaction levels and work with the business leaders to identify areas for improvement. -Internal Communications: Co-create the internal comms strategy and implement internal comms strategies regionally aligned with business goals and culture transformation. Partner with leaders to ensure clear, inclusive, and impactful communication. -Content Creation: Produce engaging content—newsletters, videos, intranet posts, and campaigns—that celebrates people, showcases success, and builds a strong, positive culture. -Digital Platforms: Manage and evolve digital tools (e.g., intranet, social, video) to enable and drive collaboration, information sharing, and employee voice across the organisation. -Events & Culture Moments: Support local teams to plan and deliver events (e.g., Town Halls, Recognition Events) that promote inclusion, connection, and strategic alignment. -Change Communications: Create communication plans that support change, transformation, and crisis response, ensuring clarity, consistency, and empathy throughout. KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Working knowledge of employee engagement surveys and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) practices Demonstrable experience in a previous comms manager based role or role with significant transferable skills. Fluent spoken and written English. Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Strong media relations and networking abilities. Proficiency in digital marketing and social media platforms. Excellent organisational and project management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong analytical skills to assess communication effectiveness. Creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities. A good knowledge of the industry and market trends. A proactive and creative attitude, with the ability to identify and evaluate new investment opportunities with understanding of budget.