HR Culture Programs Specialist

Are you passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences, building connections, and making a positive impact in the community?

AIT is looking for an enthusiastic and organized HR Culture Programs Specialist to help bring our culture, engagement, and community initiatives to life!

In this role, you will play an important part in creating programs and experiences that connect teammates, celebrate achievements, promote inclusion, and give back to the communities we serve. Working closely with the HR Culture Programs Manager, you will help coordinate and deliver initiatives that reflect AIT's core values and strengthen our global workplace culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys collaborating with others, coordinating events and programs, and finding creative ways to make a difference in the employee experience.

Culture & Employee Engagement

• Help bring AIT's culture to life by coordinating employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and events that celebrate our teammates.

• Support the execution of the Core Value Index Survey, including coordination, communication, and sharing results.

• Assist with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), helping create opportunities for connection and participation.

• Develop engaging employee communications that promote awareness and participation in HR programs and events.

• Maintain the HR communications calendar to ensure timely and consistent messaging across the organization.

Community Engagement & Giving Back

• Support AIT Cares, our community engagement program, by coordinating volunteer opportunities, charitable giving initiatives, and teammate recognition.

• Help administer the Benevity giving platform, track volunteer participation, and maintain accurate program data.

• Coordinate local, regional, and global community outreach events in partnership with internal teams and nonprofit organizations.

• Collaborate with community captains to support local initiatives, share updates, and encourage teammate involvement.

• Assist with tracking and reporting community engagement activities and corporate responsibility efforts.

Program Coordination & Collaboration

• Partner with HR teammates, ESG partners, and business stakeholders to successfully execute culture and engagement initiatives.

• Coordinate event logistics, project timelines, materials, and communications to ensure programs run smoothly.

• Prepare presentations, meeting materials, program updates, and follow-up communications.

• Build positive working relationships across teams to encourage collaboration and participation in programs.

Continuous Improvement & Program Impact

• Gather teammate feedback and participation data to understand program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Recommend creative ideas to enhance employee engagement, recognition, and community involvement.

• Help track and communicate program results, highlighting participation, accomplishments, and overall impact.

• Look for ways to streamline processes and improve the teammate experience.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and standards.

Why This Role Matters

At AIT, our culture is shaped by the people who bring our values to life every day. As an HR Culture Programs Specialist, you will help create meaningful experiences that connect teammates across the globe, recognize their contributions, and make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work.

Your work will help strengthen a workplace where teammates feel connected, appreciated, and inspired to get involved.

The salary range for this position is $65,180.00-$97,760.00. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location and the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources, employee engagement, community relations, event planning, program coordination, or a related field required.

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging communications and effectively connect with teammates at all levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiarity with HRIS platforms; experience with Paylocity is a plus.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage diverse stakeholders.

• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy.

• Creative and proactive problem-solving skills, with a passion for improving employee experiences and driving engagement.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.