Human Resources - Experience and Engagement Specialist

Overview:
As a Human Resources – Experience & Engagement Specialist at the Barber National Institute, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR partners, strengthening the staff experience through inclusive practices, team member relations guidance, and proactive organizational support.

This role is ideal for a strategic and thoughtful HR professional who exercises sound judgment, analyzes workplace trends, and empowers leaders to address team member concerns confidently and consistently.

You will help foster a culture where employees feel safe, valued, and connected to purpose while ensuring alignment with BNI’s Core Commitments, policies, and applicable laws.

What You’ll Bring:
• Strong working knowledge of employee and team member relations principles, documentation standards, and compliance requirements
• Ability to assess complex workplace situations objectively and provide balanced, practical recommendations
• Demonstrated experience advising leaders on performance management, workplace conflict, and policy interpretation
• Strong facilitation skills to lead inclusion conversations, listening sessions, and leadership discussions
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, particularly when navigating sensitive or confidential matters
• Analytical ability to synthesize workforce data, identify systemic themes, and develop actionable recommendations
• Professional discretion and ethical judgment in handling confidential information
• Ability to influence and build credibility across leadership levels without direct authority
• Experience developing practical tools, frameworks, and resources that strengthen communication and accountability
• Proficiency with HR systems, case tracking tools, Microsoft 365, and survey/reporting platforms

What You’ll Have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field required (equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered)
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in employee relations, team member relations, employee experience, or HR advisory roles
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP or similar HR credential preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI clearance for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements
• Ability to travel occasionally to BNI campuses and community events, with flexibility for some evening and weekend hours as needed

A Typical Day May Include:
• Advising leaders on team member relations matters by assessing situations, clarifying policy, and recommending corrective or preventive next steps
• Guiding leaders on documentation standards, appropriate follow-through, and risk mitigation strategies
• Providing consultative support on performance management, workplace conflict, and early risk identification
• Fac...