Employee Recognition Director

Jobtailor; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Leader to design and execute enterprise-wide employee recognition programs in New Jersey. You will partner with executive leadership to align recognition with company mission and governance, drive adoption, and manage events and budgets.

You will lead a cross-functional team, analyze participation trends, and present KPI reports to senior leadership. Regular travel to company locations is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing enterprise-wide employee recognition programs with executive visibility.
• Experience partnering with business leaders to plan recognition initiatives and events.
• Strong strategic thinking to scale and optimize programs.
• Proven executive-level stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Data-driven insights to drive program decisions and budget alignment.
• Experience with budgets, compliance and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of enterprise-wide employee reward and recognition programs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and partners to drive adoption.
• Establish, track, and report KPIs for recognition initiatives.
• Use data and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategy.
• Provide recommendations to senior leadership on recognition strategy and performance.
• Oversee recognition platforms including peer-to-peer and leadership programs.
• Plan enterprise award celebrations and related events.
• Manage budgets for recognition programs and events.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members.

Skills

Executive-Level Stakeholder Management

Employee Recognition Program Design

Data-Driven Decision Making

Project & Event Management

Budget Management

Strategic Thinking

People Leadership

Coaching & Team Development

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Recognition/Rewards Platforms

Job description

• Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide employee reward and recognition programs
• Collaborate with executive leadership, the Employee Experience Committee, and business partners
• Establish, track, and report key performance and recognition metrics
• Use data, employee feedback, participation trends, and engagement insights to evaluate program effectiveness
• Provide recommendations to senior leadership regarding recognition strategy and program performance
• Ensure recognition programs and awards reflect the company’s mission, vision, and guiding principles
• Plan and lead enterprise award celebrations and other employee recognition events
• Oversee employee recognition and rewards platforms, including peer-to-peer and leadership recognition programs
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption and participation in recognition programs
• Ensure recognition practices align with policies, compensation guidelines, internal controls, and regulatory considerations
• Manage recognition program and employee event budgets
• Work with vendors and internal business partners to execute programs and events
• Lead, coach, and develop employees

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience successfully designing and delivering employee recognition programs, including senior leadership and enterprise-wide events
• Experience partnering with business leaders to design and execute employee performance recognition initiatives and events
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to design, scale, and optimize enterprise-wide programs
• Experience in executive-level stakeholder management
• Strong executive presence and written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• High integrity and sound professional judgment
• Strong presentation skills
• HS Diploma Required
• Regular travel to company locations and events is required
• On-site event management at locations within or beyond the company’s regional footprint

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing enterprise-wide employee recognition programs, with a strong focus on strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision making. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while managing budgets and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Employee Recognition Program Design
• Executive-Level Stakeholder Management
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Project and Event Management
• Budget Management

Hard Skills

• Employee Engagement
• Recognition Program Development
• Performance Metrics Tracking
• Analytics and Reporting
• Vendor Management
• Compensation Practices Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Communication Skills
• People Leadership
• Coaching and Team Development
• High Integrity

Industry Keywords

• Employee Experience
• Internal Controls
• Compliance Requirements
• Event Management
• Cross-Functional Coordination

Tools & Technologies

• Recognition/Rewards Platforms