Employee Experience Specialist

At Kimley Horn, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Our core purpose is to provide an environment for our people to flourish, and our Employee Experience Team plays a critical role in delivering on that commitment.

We are seeking an Employee Experience Specialist to join our team to lead and support high impact initiatives focused on people development and employee engagement. This role will partner with teams across the firm to design, develop, and implement programs that enhance the employee experience at every stage of the employee lifecycle.

Our Employee Experience Team works to create consistent, positive experiences aligned to our pillars of Support and Teamwork, Career Opportunity, and Whole Person.

The Employee Experience Specialist will lead and contribute to a portfolio of strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include:

Program Design & Development

• Design and develop employee experience programs focused on career development, leadership development, and employee engagement
• Apply principles of organizational behavior, adult learning theory, and change management to program design
• Translate business needs and employee feedback into actionable solutions and scalable programs

Project Management & Implementation

• Lead end to end project management for complex, cross functional initiatives (planning, execution, communication, and evaluation)
• Develop project plans, timelines, and success metrics; ensure alignment with firm priorities
• Drive execution through collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts across the firm

Strategic Initiatives (Examples of Work)

• Support development of a firmwide career development strategy, including exploration and implementation of a Performance Management system
• Lead or support automation of employee lifecycle processes, such as retirement and role transitions
• Analyze employee sentiment and engagement data and develop action plans to address identified themes
• Contribute to firmwide initiatives that enhance employee experience across career stages

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with leaders, HR, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption of programs
• Lead project teams or workstreams, providing direction, coordination, and accountability
• Build strong, trusting relationships across the firm to drive engagement and results

Required Experience

• Experience designing and implementing programs in people development, learning, or employee engagement
• Strong project management experience, including managing multiple concurrent initiatives
• Experience leading teams or project groups in delivering complex work

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of:
  • Organizational behavior
  • Adult learning theory
  • Change management principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to synthesize data and insights into actionable recommendations
• Proven ability to build collaborative, trust based relationships

Salary Range: 

$95,000 - $120,000

Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.