Employee Engagement Specialist

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.

• 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.

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).

• 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.

• 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).

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

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.