Engagement Specialist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: Mumbai

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Engagement Specialist to design, drive, and implement strategies that enhance employee engagement across the organization. This role is pivotal in building a positive workplace culture, strengthening employee morale, and fostering a sense of belonging. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, leadership skills, and a strong background in engagement initiatives such as rewards & recognition programs, cultural events, and leadership-driven activities that align with organizational values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rewards & Recognition (R&R):
• Design, implement, and manage structured R&R programs that celebrate individual and team achievements.
• Collaborate with leadership to create impactful recognition moments, from spot awards to annual excellence awards.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recognition frameworks to ensure inclusivity, fairness, and motivation across diverse employee groups.
• Cultural Activities & Engagement Programs:
• Conceptualize, plan, and execute cultural activities, festivals, wellness initiatives, and engagement campaigns that resonate with employees across locations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to organize large-scale events, virtual and in-person, that foster unity and pride.
• Encourage employee participation through innovative campaigns, gamification, and storytelling initiatives.
• Leadership Engagement:
• Partner closely with senior leaders to design communication and engagement initiatives that align with business goals.
• Equip managers and leaders with tools and playbooks to strengthen team engagement.
• Organize leadership connect sessions, town halls, and mentoring opportunities that bridge the gap between management and employees.
• Employee Feedback & Insights:
• Conduct regular surveys, focus groups, and pulse checks to measure engagement levels and identify improvement areas.
• Analyze feedback and present actionable insights to leadership with recommendations for enhancing workplace culture.
• Change Champion:
• Act as a culture ambassador by embedding organizational values into everyday activities and employee interactions.
• Support HR and business teams in driving cultural transformation projects and adoption of new initiatives.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Strong expertise in Rewards & Recognition program design and execution.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and deliver cultural activities and engagement events across diverse employee groups.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage leaders at multiple levels.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills to create impactful narratives that inspire engagement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for creating meaningful employee experiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in employee engagement, corporate communications, HR, or related domains.
• Prior experience in designing recognition frameworks, cultural programs, and leadership-driven engagement is highly desirable.