Employee Engagement & Events Specialist

About the position

The Employee Engagement & Events Specialist supports Human Resources initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, connection, recognition, and the overall employee experience. The role coordinates organization-wide employee programs, events, wellness and recognition activities, and manages related logistics, communications, vendors, and budgets. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Specialist partners with HR, organizational leadership, internal departments, and external vendors to deliver inclusive, engaging programs aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate organization-wide employee engagement programs, events, celebrations, wellness activities, and recognition initiatives.Develop and maintain an annual calendar of employee engagement activities in partnership with the Vice President of Human Resources.Manage event logistics, including venues, catering, audiovisual needs, vendors, registration, materials, setup, and onsite support.Coordinate employee communications for events and engagement initiatives, including invitations, announcements, reminders, and follow-up communications.Manage vendor relationships, obtain proposals, coordinate contracts and invoices, and track event-related budgets and expenses.Support employee recognition programs, service anniversaries, appreciation activities, milestone celebrations, and other culture-building initiatives.Partner with HR, leadership, and internal departments to develop programs that strengthen employee connection, inclusion, engagement, and overall employee experience.Support the administration of employee engagement and pulse surveys, including participation tracking and coordination of follow-up activities.Research employee engagement, workplace culture, and employee experience best practices and recommend new approaches or programs for consideration.Support employee committees, employee resource groups, or other employee-led initiatives sponsored by Human Resources.Assist the Vice President of Human Resources with special projects and organizational initiatives related to workplace culture, employee experience, and retention.Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, communications, hospitality, event management, or marketing, or relevant work experience.Minimum of two years of experience in Human Resources, employee engagement, employee experience, internal communications, event planning, or a related area.Experience coordinating events, employee programs, or organizational activities from planning through execution.Experience working with vendors and coordinating event logistics.Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events, projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to independently coordinate projects and follow through on assignments.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.Ability to work occasional extended hours, including early mornings or evenings, when required to support employee events.Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to multicultural values, beliefs, and attitudes of internal and external contacts.Demonstrated appropriate behaviors in accordance with the organization’s vision, mission, and values.