Perdue Farms

Associate Engagement and Workplace Experience Manager

Perdue Farms$89K — $133K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Admin, Organizational Psychology, Facilities Management, or related field.
  • 3-5+ years in Associate Engagement, Workplace Experience, HR, or similar fields.
  • Strong analytical skills, including survey design and data interpretation.
  • Ability to collaborate with HR, Facilities, and IT in a corporate setting.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with associate listening tools and workplace technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a workplace experience strategy integrating associate feedback.
  • Collaborate with Facilities and Real Estate teams to enhance office layouts and collaboration spaces.
  • Oversee workplace amenities programs to enhance associate experiences.
  • Identify improvements for how associates interact with the workspace.
  • Analyze associate feedback to provide actionable insights for engagements and facilities.
  • Partner with various departments to align workplace initiatives with organizational goals.
  • Lead onsite programs and events to foster engagement at corporate headquarters.

Benefits

  • Competitive medical and prescription drug coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match after one year.
  • Critical illness and accident insurance.
  • Comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and optional group life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability protection.
  • Flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Full Job Description
Summary

Shape an exceptional workplace experience that helps associates feel connected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. As an Associate Engagement and Workplace Experience Manager, you will lead the strategy and execution of programs that enhance the overall associate experience, from workplace design and onsite services to engagement initiatives and culture-building efforts. You will partner with leaders, associates, and cross-functional teams to gather feedback, elevate associate voices, and drive meaningful improvements across the entire associate lifecycle. This role is ideal for a strategic, people-focused leader who is passionate about creating engaging workplace experiences, fostering a strong culture, and delivering initiatives that positively impact associate satisfaction, connection, and performance.

The salary range for this position is $89,000 - $133,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive workplace experience strategy for the corporate headquarters, integrating associate feedback, workplace design, and onsite services.

  • Collaborate with Facilities and Real Estate teams to enhance office layout, collaboration spaces, and shared environments to support productivity and connection.

  • Oversee programs related to workplace amenities (e.g., food services, wellness rooms, meeting spaces, common areas) to improve overall associate experience.

  • Identify opportunities to improve how associates interact with the physical workspace, including signage, navigation, and digital workplace tools.

  • Analyze qualitative and quantitative associate feedback to identify trends related to engagement and the workplace environment, translating insights into actionable recommendations that improve both cultural and physical workplace experience.

  • Partner with HR, Leadership, Facilities, IT, and business units to align workplace initiatives with organizational goals.

  • Lead or support onsite programs, events, and activations that foster engagement, collaboration, and community at the corporate headquarters.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of workplace experience programs, services, and tools, staying current on trends in workplace design, hybrid work, and associate experience to bring forward innovative solutions.

  • Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations communicating engagement insights and workplace improvements to leadership.

  • Share progress and success stories with the broader organization.

  • Support enterprise listening strategies, including engagement surveys, lifecycle and pulse surveys, focus groups, and real-time feedback channels.

  • Help analyze experience data and associate feedback to identify friction points and improvement opportunities.


  • Partner with Senior Leadership to translate insights into actions and measurable improvements.

  • Track progress and ensure transparent communication of outcomes to associates.


Minimum Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Facilities Management, or related field.

  • 3-5+ years of experience in Associate Engagement, Workplace Experience, HR, or related fields.

  • Demonstrate strong analytical capability, including survey design and data interpretation.

  • Collaborate across functions such as HR, Facilities, and IT in a corporate environment.

  • Communicate effectively with excellent stakeholder management skills.

  • Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

  • Show familiarity with associate listening tools and workplace technologies.


Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Facilities Management, or related fields.

  • Possess experience with corporate workplace operations, facilities coordination, or office experience programs.

  • Understand workplace design principles, hybrid work models, and associate journey mapping.

  • Translate complex data into actionable workplace and cultural improvements.

  • Apply knowledge of inclusion and engagement practices in the workplace.

  • Demonstrate experience in change management and organizational transformation.

  • Hold project management experience or certification.


Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

  • Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.

  • May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.

  • May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

  • Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

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About Perdue Farms

Perdue Farms is the parent company of Perdue Foods and Perdue AgriBusiness, based in Salisbury, Maryland. Perdue Foods is a major chicken, turkey, and pork processing company in the United States. Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top United States grain companies. Perdue Farms has 2021 annual sales of $8 billion.
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