Employee Experience Coordinator

The Oklahoma City Thunder is committed to creating a meaningful employee experience. From the first day to the very last, we strive to foster an environment where people are empowered to do their best work.

We are looking for a collaborative team member to support activations that make the Thunder a great place to work! The Employee Experience Coordinator will primarily focus on internal activations, employee communications, and storytelling efforts.

This is a multidimensional role with plenty of room to take initiative, contribute to evolving traditions, and help launch new programs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and adaptable, with a head for numbers, a heart for people, and the ability to move seamlessly between the two.

In this role you will:

• Assist with the planning and execution of our Employee Experience Education series across wellness, financial literacy, inclusion & culture, and professional development by coordinating logistics such as scheduling, speaker and vendor research, communication with staff, and managing event-related tasks like deliveries, pickups, and attendance tracking
• Collaborate with our Communications department to help tell the Thunder employee experience story around multi-cultural observances, staff events, wellness initiatives, and professional development opportunities
• Track employee demographic and turnover reports, and build visually appealing executive dashboards
• Submit workforce and staff directory reports to the NBA on a recurring basis
• Assist with pulse surveys or other data collection
• Schedule and track attendance for onboarding, orientation, and training events
• Lead office and arena tours as requested
• Assist with coordination, assignment, and tracking of employee learning plans, including both LinkedIn Learning and LifeLabs
• Track a calendar of important holidays and observances, and support department leadership with events related to our cultural pillars
• Support coordination and fulfillment of commitments with multi-cultural chambers of commerce
• Research vendors and maintain records related to local vendor spend and community investment
• Assist with employee recognition programs from birthdays to milestone anniversaries
• Research and coordinate logistics for potential speakers and presenters
• Attend weekly staff event committee meetings and assist with the planning and execution of employee-facing events, including signature events
• Capture photos at staff events as requested
• Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned

What you will bring to the role:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Respect for confidentiality and experience protecting sensitive data
• Solid skills in critical thinking, organization, and editing
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven written communication and active listening
• Professional maturity to communicate across all employee levels as well as connect with members of the public, including vendors, executives, and dignitaries
• Experience with employee recognition programs and event planning is a plus
• Familiarity using Monday.com and HR systems is preferred
• Willingness to jump in wherever needed, making every detail count
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese is highly desirable but not required

Additional details:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Manager, People & Culture. Schedule will include Monday through Friday 8:30-5:30 with occasional evening or weekend duties for special events. Primary work location is the Thunder corporate office located in downtown Oklahoma City. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation as some local travel may be required. Physical requirements will include lifting and bending.

We offer a positive office environment and a robust benefits package including excellent medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with matching funds, paid downtown parking, tuition reimbursement, employee ticket options, family gym membership subsidy, parental leave, team shop discount, and much more.

The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.