Employee Recognition Director, Iselin, NJ

Provident Bank•Woodbridge Township, NJ

2d•$175,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Recognition Director is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing enterprise-wide recognition programs that elevate performance, reinforce culture, and enhance the employee experience. This role aligns recognition initiatives with the company’s guiding principles and business objectives to drive employee engagement and organizational impact. The Employee Recognition Director partners with executive leadership, the Employee Experience Committee, and other business partners to develop recognition initiatives that motivate and inspire performance. The incumbent oversees recognition platforms, enterprise award celebrations, vendor relationships, program budgets, and the measurement of program effectiveness.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience successfully designing and delivering employee recognition programs, including senior leadership and enterprise-wide events
Demonstrated experience partnering with business leaders to design and execute employee performance recognition initiatives and events
A passion for inspiring top performers and employee engagement
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to design, scale, and optimize enterprise-wide programs
Demonstrated experience in executive-level stakeholder management with the ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership
Strong executive presence and communication skills (written and verbal)
Data-driven mindset with experience in reporting, analytics, and insights-based decision making
Experience with employee engagement, culture, and recognition program development
Strong project and event management capabilities, including cross-functional coordination
Proficiency in recognition/rewards platforms and vendor management
Knowledge of compensation practices, compliance requirements, and internal controls
Budget management and financial oversight experience
Proven people leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Demonstrated experience partnering with business leaders to design and deliver employee performance recognition and events
High integrity and sound professional judgment.
Strong executive presence, presentation and communication skills.
Enjoys leading large programs and presenting to audiences of various levels in the organization
Minimum of 10 years’ experience successfully delivering related work, including but not limited to, running recognition programs and senior management events

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide employee reward and recognition programs aligned with the company’s culture and business objectives.
Collaborate with executive leadership, the Employee Experience Committee, and other business partners to ensure recognition programs motivate and inspire employee performance.
Partner with stakeholders across the organization to establish, track, and report key performance and recognition metrics.
Use data, employee feedback, participation trends, and engagement insights to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Provide recommendations to senior leadership regarding recognition strategy, program performance, and opportunities for organizational impact.
Ensure recognition programs and awards reflect the company’s mission, vision, and guiding principles.
Partner with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to plan and lead enterprise award celebrations and other events recognizing employee performance and contributions.
Oversee employee recognition and rewards platforms, including peer-to-peer and leadership recognition programs.
Drive enterprise-wide adoption and participation in recognition programs and platforms.
Design and manage recognition programs that are inspiring, user-friendly, financially responsible, fair, and consistent.
Ensure recognition practices align with applicable policies, compensation guidelines, internal controls, and regulatory considerations.
Manage budgets associated with recognition programs and employee events.
Work with vendors and internal business partners to execute programs and events.
Lead, coach, and develop employees in accordance with the organization’s policies and leadership expectations.