Culture Specialist – Contract Role

Summary

The Culture Specialist will play a pivotal role in shaping, nurturing, and amplifying the organization’s culture. This role requires a passionate professional with strong experience in company culture initiatives, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) programs, and cross-functional HR projects that influence employee experience.

The Culture

Specialist partners closely with HR, business leaders, and employee groups to drive initiatives that foster belonging, collaboration, values alignment, and a positive workplace environment.

Responsibilities

Culture Stewardship & Programs

• Design, implement, and manage culture-focused initiatives that align with organizational values and long-term people strategy.
• Conduct employee listening activities (surveys, focus groups, pulse checks) and translate insights into actionable culture roadmaps.
• Facilitate culture workshops, training, and engagement campaigns.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Lead DEI initiatives such as awareness campaigns, inclusion programs, learning sessions, and ERG support.
• Partner with DEI councils/committees to measure progress against DEI goals.
• Drive programs that promote cultural awareness and inclusive workplace behaviors

HR Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work

• Own or support HR projects that overlap with culture—onboarding, performance management, engagement, recognition, leadership development, etc.
• Support change management initiatives related to culture and employee experience.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, L&D, and HR Ops to embed culture into people processes.

Data, Metrics & Communication

• Track culture and DEI impact metrics; present insights to HR leadership.
• Build communication strategies to cascade culture initiatives across business units.
• Develop storytelling assets (newsletters, videos, visual journeys) to promote culture themes.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in organizational culture, employee engagement, and DEI.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience with HR policies, frameworks, and change management.
• Analytical mindset with ability to convert insights into programs.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving ability.

Education / Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 5–10 years of experience in culture roles, HR business partnering, DEI, or employee engagement.
• Prior experience leading culture transformation or DEI programs is preferred.

This is a 6–9 months contract role