HR & Culture Specialist

Open position in Columbia, MO; Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

The HR & Culture Specialist supports the day-to-day work of HR and helps bring MTP's culture to life across the network. This role pairs HR administration and process execution with hands-on culture, onboarding, and learning programs. You will work with the Head of HR and agency leadership to run programs, keep processes organized, and make sure employees feel welcomed, supported, and connected. It is a strong opportunity to build a career in HR and culture while contributing to something new.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Help activate MTP's shared cultural identity by coordinating team events, internal communications, and initiatives that bring the company's values to life for employees day to day.
• Coordinate the new employee experience across agencies: prepare onboarding schedules and materials, welcome new hires, check in during the first 90 days, and gather feedback to improve the journey.
• Assist with learning and development programs by scheduling trainings and workshops, managing registrations and logistics, and tracking participation and completion.
• Support the network-wide performance review process by maintaining review templates and timelines, sending reminders, tracking completion, and answering employee and manager questions.
• Help identify skill gaps by compiling manager input, employee feedback, and training data; share findings and suggest training resources to the Head of HR and leadership.
• Administer employee engagement surveys and pulse checks; compile results, spot trends, and prepare summaries and recommendations for HR and agency leadership.
• Coordinate employee recognition initiatives, including planning programs, communicating them across the network, and tracking participation.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1–3 years of experience in an HR, people operations, employee engagement, or culture-focused role; internships or specialist-level experience count.
• Exposure to onboarding, training coordination, employee events, or surveys preferred.
• Experience in a multi-entity or agency environment is a plus.

Skills:

• Ability to coordinate training sessions, workshops, and employee events for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with administering employee surveys and summarizing results clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, from a clear policy reminder to an engaging culture announcement.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Traits:

• Comfortable with both detail-oriented HR administration and creative, people-focused programming.
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and willing to take initiative and try new ideas.
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential employee and organizational information.
• Genuine interest in how people grow, connect, and experience their work.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field required.
• Licenses / Certifications: None required. PHR, SHRM-CP, or a similar HR certification is a plus, and candidates working toward one are encouraged to apply.

Total Perks Package

• The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
• Amazing opportunities for career development
• Recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Fun and collaborative work environment
• Casual dress code
• Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
• Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
• Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave