<div>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!</div>Overview The Senior Specialist, Employee Connection &amp; 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: <ul><li>Foster connection through community and shared experiences </li><li>Enable belonging through participation and inclusion </li><li>Listen to employee feedback and support meaningful action </li><li>Recognize contributions and reinforce values in action </li></ul>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 doBecome part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck &amp; rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:Employee Listening <ul><li>Lead how Scout gathers, understands, and acts on employee feedback across the employee lifecycle. </li><li>Define and execute the approach to surveys, pulse checks, and qualitative listening, ensuring insights are continuous and actionable </li><li>Partner with People Analytics to translate complex, multi-source data and organizational context into clear insights and focused recommendations for senior leaders </li><li>Enable leaders to prioritize and act on feedback by translating insights into practical actions and areas of focus </li><li>Establish a consistent operating rhythm for listening, action planning, and follow-through, strengthening trust and transparency </li><li>Monitor and report on key engagement metrics, providing insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement </li></ul>Recognition Partner in the design and scale of recognition programs that reinforce Scout’s values, celebrate contributions, and make great work visible. <ul><li>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 </li><li>Support and scale a recognition ecosystem that supports career milestones, team achievements, and everyday contributions </li><li>Create frameworks, leader playbooks, and multi-year plans that enable consistent, meaningful recognition across work styles (corporate, production, retail) </li><li>Support the implementation of a recognition platform to enable, simplify, and scale programs over time </li></ul>Inclusion &amp; Belonging Design and enable systems that help employees connect, participate, and build a sense of belonging at Scout. <ul><li>Support and scale Affinity Groups (ERGs), including charters, leadership models, and activation across locations and employee populations </li><li>Stand up informal, Teams-based social channels, including governance, intake processes, and ongoing moderation </li><li>Partner with Internal Communications to execute and evolve cultural and holiday observances, incorporating employee input and ensuring consistency </li><li>Build clear frameworks and guardrails that encourage participation while maintaining quality, alignment, and sustainability </li><li>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 </li></ul>Connection &amp; Experiences Lead how Scout designs and delivers moments that bring people together—strengthening connection to each other, to leaders, and to the company. <ul><li>Define and evolve a connection strategy for a multi-site organization, identifying the moments that most effectively build relationships and alignment </li><li>Design a scalable approach to in-person and shared experiences, including toolkits, standards, and vendor support for local execution </li><li>Deliver key moments that matter (e.g., Employee Appreciation Day, office openings, milestone events, holiday celebrations) with clarity and intention </li><li>Develop an intentional relocation experience for employees moving to Charlotte, focused on connection and integration </li><li>Enable employee-led events and local activation through clear processes, support models, and practical guardrails </li><li>Organize events, workshops, and training programs that reinforce company values and employee development </li></ul>Employee Experience Infrastructure Build the core systems that make employee experience consistent, accessible, and easy to navigate at scale. <ul><li>Support development of tools and systems that enable a consistent, human-centered employee experience </li><li>Lead efforts to build a v1 employee hub (SharePoint) as a single source of truth for resources and self-service </li><li>Support the integration of AI-enabled tools and ticketing solutions that improve how employees get answers and support </li></ul>Location &amp; Travel Expectations:<ul><li>This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. </li><li>This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. </li><li>Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.</li></ul>What you’ll bring We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree preferred; in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience </li><li>8+ years of experience in Employee Experience, HR Programs, Organizational Development, or a related field, ideally in a growing or evolving organization </li><li>Experience designing and delivering employee programs or systems (e.g., listening, recognition, community, or engagement initiatives) from concept through execution for manufacturing and corporate populations </li><li>Demonstrated ability to translate employee feedback and data into clear insights and focused actions, especially in partnership with leaders </li><li>Strong program and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, sequence work, and manage tradeoffs </li><li>Proven ability to work through influence and partnership, navigating cross-functional collaboration and governance without direct authority </li><li>Clear, thoughtful communicator who can align stakeholders, set expectations, and move work forward </li></ul>What you'll gainThe benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:<ul><li>Competitive insurance including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans</li></ul></li><li>401(k) program with:<ul><li>An employer match and immediate vesting</li></ul></li><li>Generous Paid Time Off including:<ul><li>20 days planned PTO, as accrued</li><li>40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually</li><li>Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders</li><li>Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave</li></ul></li></ul>Pay TransparencyThis is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00Internal leveling code: IC8<div>Notice to applicants:<ul><li>To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. </li><li>Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. </li><li>Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. </li><li>Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li></ul> Equal OpportunityScout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.</div>

To be a Scout isn&lsquo;t just to be a part of a company, it&lsquo;s to be a visionary and a leader, someone who seeks new paths and imparts lessons learned to others, leading them forward to new horizons. Here at Scout Motors, we&lsquo;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 will do so once again. Together with the help of our community, we&rsquo;re designing, engineering, and building the next generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers and the ones who can&rsquo;t be held back. For the ones who roll up their sleeves, push forward, endure the elements, and get the job done. No frills, no excuses, no quitting. We are growing every day and are seeking the next generation of Scouts to join our ranks. So, to all the hard workers out there, the ones who are willing to carry on the Scout legacy, reimagine an American icon, create jobs for Americans, and lead the charge into the future of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, we&lsquo;re calling on you to join us. Because #TheWorldNeedsScouts.

Sr. Specialist, Employee Connection & Listening

<div>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!</div>Overview The Senior Specialist, Employee Connection &amp; 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: <ul><li>Foster connection through community and shared experiences </li><li>Enable belonging through participation and inclusion </li><li>Listen to employee feedback and support meaningful action </li><li>Recognize contributions and reinforce values in action </li></ul>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 doBecome part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck &amp; rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:Employee Listening <ul><li>Lead how Scout gathers, understands, and acts on employee feedback across the employee lifecycle. </li><li>Define and execute the approach to surveys, pulse checks, and qualitative listening, ensuring insights are continuous and actionable </li><li>Partner with People Analytics to translate complex, multi-source data and organizational context into clear insights and focused recommendations for senior leaders </li><li>Enable leaders to prioritize and act on feedback by translating insights into practical actions and areas of focus </li><li>Establish a consistent operating rhythm for listening, action planning, and follow-through, strengthening trust and transparency </li><li>Monitor and report on key engagement metrics, providing insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement </li></ul>Recognition Partner in the design and scale of recognition programs that reinforce Scout’s values, celebrate contributions, and make great work visible. <ul><li>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 </li><li>Support and scale a recognition ecosystem that supports career milestones, team achievements, and everyday contributions </li><li>Create frameworks, leader playbooks, and multi-year plans that enable consistent, meaningful recognition across work styles (corporate, production, retail) </li><li>Support the implementation of a recognition platform to enable, simplify, and scale programs over time </li></ul>Inclusion &amp; Belonging Design and enable systems that help employees connect, participate, and build a sense of belonging at Scout. <ul><li>Support and scale Affinity Groups (ERGs), including charters, leadership models, and activation across locations and employee populations </li><li>Stand up informal, Teams-based social channels, including governance, intake processes, and ongoing moderation </li><li>Partner with Internal Communications to execute and evolve cultural and holiday observances, incorporating employee input and ensuring consistency </li><li>Build clear frameworks and guardrails that encourage participation while maintaining quality, alignment, and sustainability </li><li>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 </li></ul>Connection &amp; Experiences Lead how Scout designs and delivers moments that bring people together—strengthening connection to each other, to leaders, and to the company. <ul><li>Define and evolve a connection strategy for a multi-site organization, identifying the moments that most effectively build relationships and alignment </li><li>Design a scalable approach to in-person and shared experiences, including toolkits, standards, and vendor support for local execution </li><li>Deliver key moments that matter (e.g., Employee Appreciation Day, office openings, milestone events, holiday celebrations) with clarity and intention </li><li>Develop an intentional relocation experience for employees moving to Charlotte, focused on connection and integration </li><li>Enable employee-led events and local activation through clear processes, support models, and practical guardrails </li><li>Organize events, workshops, and training programs that reinforce company values and employee development </li></ul>Employee Experience Infrastructure Build the core systems that make employee experience consistent, accessible, and easy to navigate at scale. <ul><li>Support development of tools and systems that enable a consistent, human-centered employee experience </li><li>Lead efforts to build a v1 employee hub (SharePoint) as a single source of truth for resources and self-service </li><li>Support the integration of AI-enabled tools and ticketing solutions that improve how employees get answers and support </li></ul>Location &amp; Travel Expectations:<ul><li>This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. </li><li>This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. </li><li>Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.</li></ul>What you’ll bring We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree preferred; in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience </li><li>8+ years of experience in Employee Experience, HR Programs, Organizational Development, or a related field, ideally in a growing or evolving organization </li><li>Experience designing and delivering employee programs or systems (e.g., listening, recognition, community, or engagement initiatives) from concept through execution for manufacturing and corporate populations </li><li>Demonstrated ability to translate employee feedback and data into clear insights and focused actions, especially in partnership with leaders </li><li>Strong program and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, sequence work, and manage tradeoffs </li><li>Proven ability to work through influence and partnership, navigating cross-functional collaboration and governance without direct authority </li><li>Clear, thoughtful communicator who can align stakeholders, set expectations, and move work forward </li></ul>What you'll gainThe benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:<ul><li>Competitive insurance including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans</li></ul></li><li>401(k) program with:<ul><li>An employer match and immediate vesting</li></ul></li><li>Generous Paid Time Off including:<ul><li>20 days planned PTO, as accrued</li><li>40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually</li><li>Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders</li><li>Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave</li></ul></li></ul>Pay TransparencyThis is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00Internal leveling code: IC8<div>Notice to applicants:<ul><li>To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. </li><li>Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. </li><li>Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. </li><li>Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li></ul> Equal OpportunityScout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.</div>

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