Employee Engagement Director

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

. Lead the enterprise strategy for employee engagement, inclusion, listening, and employee communities, translating business priorities into multi-year roadmaps and measurable outcomes .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeArden Hills • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $163,520 - $245,280 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee engagement, inclusion, and community-building practices, with a strong ability to translate business priorities into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes. Proven leadership in developing ERGs, employee listening strategies, and fostering inclusive environments across complex organizations.

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Employee Engagement StrategyInclusion and BelongingChange ManagementLeadership DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Employee EngagementTalent ManagementOrganizational EffectivenessGovernance ModelsEngagement Measurement PracticesWorkforce Data AnalysisChange ManagementEmployee Experience InitiativesListening StrategiesBuilding ERGs

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior ExecutivesThought LeadershipStrategic DirectionCommunity BuildingAdvisory Skills

Industry Keywords

Employee VoiceEmployee CommunitiesHR LeadershipWorkplace ExperienceBenchmarking NetworksExternal PartnershipsSocietal TrendsRegulatory DynamicsBusiness PrioritiesTalent Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the enterprise strategy for employee engagement, inclusion, listening, and employee communities, translating business priorities into multi-year roadmaps and measurable outcomes
Serve as the organization’s thought leader on engagement, employee voice, belonging, and community-building practices
Establish governance and strategic direction for ERGs and employee communities
Build leadership capability among ERG leaders, champions, and executive sponsors
Identify and translate workforce data, benchmarks, societal trends, and industry trends into insights and recommendations for senior leadership and HR Practices
Partner across Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Communications, Community Impact, HR leaders, and business teams
Embed engagement and inclusion into talent practices and employee life-cycle moments
Advise executive, HR, and business leaders on leadership actions supporting inclusive, engaging team environments and employee listening outcomes
Develop and leverage external partnerships with industry associations, community organizations, and thought leaders
Represent the organization in external forums and benchmarking networks
Provide leadership to the Employee Engagement Consultant and Listening and Assessment Consultant

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources or related field
Master's degree preferred
10+ years of progressive and broad HR leadership experience in areas such as employee engagement, inclusion and belonging, employee listening, Talent Management, employee experience, organizational effectiveness, Change Management, Business Partner, or related HR disciplines
Experience successfully building and scaling ERGs, employee communities, listening strategies, engagement measurement practices, and enterprise employee experience initiatives
Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate an evolving external landscape, including social, regulatory, and marketplace dynamics, and translate implications into practical, values-aligned business and talent strategies
Recognized thought leader, with an established professional network in employee engagement, inclusion, belonging, employee listening, leadership development, or workplace experience
Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive change across complex/highly matrixed organizations
Experience leading large-scale enterprise programs, governance models, and cross-functional initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Broad portfolio of benefits to keep employees and their families at their best
Reasonable accommodation support during the employment application process