Senior Specialist, Culture & Engagement

The Senior Specialist, Culture & Engagement at Syarah is responsible for designing and executing initiatives aimed at improving the employee lifecycle, which includes onboarding, engagement, retention, and offboarding. You will also lead employee feedback initiatives, develop strategies for wellness and work-life balance, promote inclusivity, and manage performance management processes.

To qualify for the Senior Specialist, Culture & Engagement role at Syarah, candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, along with a minimum of 5+ years of proven experience in employee engagement and building workplace culture. Familiarity with talent management and learning and development practices is a plus, alongside relevant certifications such as APHRi or CIPD.

Essential skills for the Senior Specialist, Culture & Engagement role at Syarah include strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with employees, expertise in using data to drive decisions, excellent organizational abilities, and proficiency in HR systems and analytics tools. A genuine passion for creating a positive workplace culture is also crucial.

At Syarah, promoting inclusivity is critical. As a Senior Specialist, Culture & Engagement, you will develop initiatives that support diversity and equity in the workplace. This includes organizing culture-building activities, implementing recognition programs, and leading employee surveys to gather feedback on inclusivity practices.

Syarah offers extensive career development opportunities for the Senior Specialist, Culture & Engagement position. You will have the chance to lead training and leadership development initiatives, curate learning resources for employees, and mentor junior HR team members. Moreover, your insights can directly influence the company’s strategic goals, allowing for significant professional growth.

When discussing your approach to employee engagement, highlight your ability to leverage data for creating tailored engagement initiatives. Share examples of successful programs you’ve implemented in the past, emphasizing collaboration and continuous feedback to adapt and enhance these strategies.

To effectively answer this, think of a specific instance where you designed a culture-building activity or initiative. Describe the process, the impact it had on employee morale and engagement, and the feedback you received. This demonstrates your hands-on experience and commitment to fostering a positive workplace.

Discuss how you utilize HR metrics to identify areas for improvement and measure the success of engagement initiatives. Explain your experience with survey tools or analytics platforms, focusing on the insights gained and how they've influenced your strategy.

A strong response involves demonstrating your openness to feedback and your proactive approach in addressing concerns. Discuss how you facilitate surveys or focus groups, and emphasize your role in implementing action plans based on this feedback to enhance the workplace culture.

Articulate specific initiatives you plan to implement to promote diversity and inclusion, such as workshops, training sessions, and recognition programs. Emphasize your belief in the value of diverse perspectives and how inclusivity contributes to a thriving work environment.

In your response, outline the steps you would take to design a recognition program that resonates with employees. Mention conducting surveys to gather input on what type of recognition is meaningful, defining the criteria for awards, and how you would communicate the program to ensure maximum participation.

Share examples from your past experience where you played a role in facilitating leadership development initiatives. Detail your previous roles in identifying training needs, designing programs, and measuring their effectiveness in enhancing managerial competencies.

Choose a relevant example where you collaborated with leadership to roll out a culture initiative. Discuss the planning process, challenges faced, and how you navigated different perspectives to help meet the company’s cultural objectives.

Talk about your experience in keeping updated with labor laws and regulations. Explain how you incorporate compliance into HR policies, including regular reviews and consultations with legal experts to ensure all practices are lawfully sound.

Outline your approach by discussing the importance of communication, feedback, and transparency throughout the recruitment process. Mention how you'd collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure potential hires feel valued and informed from the outset.