Employee Experience & Engagement Lead

Freeman Health System; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Wellness program with discounts

Paid time off

Extended Sick pay

Learning Center access

Payroll deductions at various Freeman–

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking an Employee Engagement Specialist to enhance the employee experience by planning and executing events and recognition initiatives. The role supports onboarding, internal communications, and cross‑functional HR operations to drive engagement across the organization.

You will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and on‑site support while ensuring safety and policy compliance in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing employee engagement events in a healthcare or corporate setting.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines and vendor coordination effectively.
• Strong communication and data reporting skills for post-event evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute employee engagement events aligned with goals.
• Manage budgets, timelines, logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site support.
• Coordinate venue, catering, AV, décor, registration, and attendee communications.
• Monitor success via data tracking, reporting, and post-event evaluations.
• Ensure activities comply with policies, safety standards, and regulations.
• Lead recognition and rewards programs with timely staff acknowledgments.
• Coordinate recognition initiatives including nominations, voting, and rewards distribution.
• Maintain inventory and procure event materials and recognition items.
• Support engagement initiatives and internal communications platforms.
• Assist onboarding, new hire orientation, and career development activities.
• Provide guidance on career development and internal growth opportunities.
• Coordinate employee feedback surveys and reporting.
• Serve as liaison with external partners and internal HR operations.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site support

Tools

Event management software

MS Office

Data entry systems

Job description

Freeman Health System is seeking an Employee Engagement Specialist to enhance the employee experience by planning and executing events and recognition initiatives. The role supports onboarding, internal communications, and cross‑functional HR operations to drive engagement across the organization.

You will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and on‑site support while ensuring safety and policy compliance in a healthcare environment.