Position Summary

The Employee Engagement Specialist participates in designing a variety of reward and recognition programs and other initiatives all aimed at fostering employee engagement and creating a positive work experience and environment. This position reports to the Director of Employee Engagement and collaborates with the Patient Experience Team, Marketing and Communications Team, and staff across Stony Brook Medicine.

Duties of the Employee Engagement Specialist may include the following but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with the Director of Employee Engagement and others as appropriate to design, implement, and support a comprehensive suite of reward, recognition, resilience, and other programs that foster employee engagement and enhance employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
• Develops and executes comprehensive project plans, ensuring the timely and successful implementation of initiatives and programs.
• Implements employee feedback mechanisms, including surveys, rounding, and "employee listening channels" ensuring that communication moves in multiple directions and that all employees have accessible and convenient forums for sharing feedback.
• Analyzes feedback data and develops clear, well-organized, and meaningful reports and presentations that identify trends and areas for improvement in employee engagement initiatives.
• Develops communication materials to promote employee engagement programs and initiatives.
• Designs and conducts training sessions and workshops to educate employees and managers on the importance of employee engagement and recognition.
• Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of employee engagement programs. Tracks and analyzes relevant metrics to assess program impact and makes data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinates ongoing reward and recognition programs including the Employee of the Month program, the Stony Brook Star program, Employee Appreciation Day, Hospital Week, the 90 Day Hooray, etc. Ensures that events are timely and successful.
• Coordinates the electronic exit survey process. Analyzes data and makes appropriate data driven recommendations based on feedback. Presents data findings and recommendations in a clear, well organized and professional manner.
• Assists with a variety of other related projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or any other related field. At least 3 years of experience in HR or a related field that must include developing and implementing complex, multi-faceted project plans. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. A track record of exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. Must be highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the Press Ganey Employee Engagement Survey software or other related survey software programs. Experience with Human Resource Information Systems. Experience working in Employee Engagement or Human Resources.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $80,000 - $100,000 / year.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.