Sr. Specialist, Employee Connection & Listening

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!Overview  The Senior Specialist, Employee Connection & Listening reports to the Sr. Director, Employee Experience and plays a key role in shaping how employees connect, are heard, and are recognized at Scout. This role is responsible for designing and scaling programs, experiences, and systems that reinforce Scout’s values, ways of working, and employee connections across a growing, complex workforce. It blends thoughtful program design with hands-on execution—focusing on approaches that are intentional, scalable, and aligned to business priorities and brand.  This includes helping Scout:  Foster connection through community and shared experiences  Enable belonging through participation and inclusion  Listen to employee feedback and support meaningful action  Recognize contributions and reinforce values in action  This role operates in a fast-growing, evolving environment and requires strong judgment, prioritization, and the ability to make progress through partnership. Success comes from building clear frameworks, sequencing work thoughtfully, and enabling others—recognizing that not everything can be done at once. What you’ll do Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Employee Listening  Lead how Scout gathers, understands, and acts on employee feedback across the employee lifecycle.  Define and execute the approach to surveys, pulse checks, and qualitative listening, ensuring insights are continuous and actionable  Partner with People Analytics to translate complex, multi-source data and organizational context into clear insights and focused recommendations for senior leaders  Enable leaders to prioritize and act on feedback by translating insights into practical actions and areas of focus  Establish a consistent operating rhythm for listening, action planning, and follow-through, strengthening trust and transparency  Monitor and report on key engagement metrics, providing insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement  Recognition  Partner in the design and scale of recognition programs that reinforce Scout’s values, celebrate contributions, and make great work visible.  Partner in defining and evolving Scout’s recognition strategy as part of the overall Total Rewards philosophy, including how and when recognition is used to reinforce behaviors aligned to The Scout Way  Support and scale a recognition ecosystem that supports career milestones, team achievements, and everyday contributions  Create frameworks, leader playbooks, and multi-year plans that enable consistent, meaningful recognition across work styles (corporate, production, retail)  Support the implementation of a recognition platform to enable, simplify, and scale programs over time  Inclusion & Belonging  Design and enable systems that help employees connect, participate, and build a sense of belonging at Scout.  Support and scale Affinity Groups (ERGs), including charters, leadership models, and activation across locations and employee populations  Stand up informal, Teams-based social channels, including governance, intake processes, and ongoing moderation  Partner with Internal Communications to execute and evolve cultural and holiday observances, incorporating employee input and ensuring consistency  Build clear frameworks and guardrails that encourage participation while maintaining quality, alignment, and sustainability  Ensure programs are built to work across locations (two centers of gravity + hubs) and employee types (corporate, production, retail), adapting as needed while maintaining a cohesive experience  Connection & Experiences  Lead how Scout designs and delivers moments that bring people together—strengthening connection to each other, to leaders, and to the company.  Define and evolve a connection strategy for a multi-site organization, identifying the moments that most effectively build relationships and alignment  Design a scalable approach to in-person and shared experiences, including toolkits, standards, and vendor support for local execution  Deliver key moments that matter (e.g., Employee Appreciation Day, office openings, milestone events, holiday celebrations) with clarity and intention  Develop an intentional relocation experience for employees moving to Charlotte, focused on connection and integration  Enable employee-led events and local activation through clear processes, support model