Employee Engagement Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Employee Engagement Specialist to enhance our employee experience and foster a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing and executing employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, wellness activities, and internal communication strategies within a mid-sized or large organisation.

This role requires excellent planning, stakeholder management, communication, and event management skills to drive high-impact employee engagement programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives aligned with the organisation's culture and business objectives.
• Plan and execute employee engagement calendars, cultural celebrations, festivals, town halls, and team-building activities.
• Manage employee recognition and rewards programs to improve employee motivation and retention.
• Organise employee wellness initiatives, awareness campaigns, and well-being programs.
• Develop and manage internal communication initiatives, including newsletters, announcements, engagement campaigns, and other communication materials.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors for seamless execution of engagement events and activities.
• Conduct employee feedback surveys, analyse engagement data, and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and report key engagement metrics and present insights to HR leadership.
• Support employer branding and employee experience initiatives.
• Ensure all engagement activities are delivered within agreed timelines and budgets.

Required Skills & Experience

• 58 years of experience in Employee Engagement and/or Employee Experience.
• Experience working in a mid-sized or large organisation is mandatory.
• Strong experience in planning and executing:
  
• Employee engagement activities
• Employee events
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Wellness initiatives
• Internal employee communication
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong event planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).