Employee Engagement Specialist

**Job Description**:
**Employee Engagement Specialist, Human Resources**

**Corporate Services
- Human Resources**

**Status**:Contract Full Time; 18-month duration

**Salary Range**:$89,469-$111,834 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

**Work Mode**:Hybrid **_see below for more details about this work mode._**

**Location**:7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

**Hours of work**:35 hours per week

**Who we are**: At Peel Region, we are driven by passion and dedication to build a better future. The work we do has a meaningful and real impact on the lives of the residents and businesses that call Peel home. With over 50 years of rich history serving Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga, we deliver a wide range of essential services, from long-term care to waste collection, water treatment to paramedical services, and beyond.

At Peel Region, people come first. We are committed to creating a workplace that’s inclusive, respects diversity, and recognizes each person’s unique contributions and abilities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, pension, and health insurance. We know our employees are at their best when they feel supported. That’s why our flexible work culture promotes work-life balance and offers many opportunities for growth and advancement. Join our diverse team, and together, let’s make a lasting impact.

Are you passionate about creating a positive, engaging workplace culture? We’re looking for a **strategic and innovative** **Employee Engagement Specialist** to take the lead in driving impactful programs that connect with employees and enhance their experience. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our 'Peel Celebrates' employee recognition program, our 'Your Voice' employee survey program and supporting Human Resources communications, ensuring our employees stay informed, engaged, and inspired.

**Lead the Charge on Employee Engagement**:

- Drive the **Peel Celebrates** **Employee Recognition Program**, including the employee awards, long service recognition and employee appreciation, ensuring recognition is meaningful and impactful.
- Coordinate engaging employee events, such as our **Long Service recognition** event and **Take Our Kids to Work Day**, creating memorable experiences for employees.
- Contribute to the **Your Voice Program**, supporting survey administration to enhance employee feedback loops and insights used to shape business decisions across the organization

**Communications Leadership**:

- Collaborate with Communications to ensure HR messages are effectively delivered through various channels, including social media, newsletters, leadership communications, and Peel’s intranet.

**Expert Guidance & Collaboration**:

- Provide expert advice and support to HR leadership on employee engagement, communications, and change management strategies.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, ensuring HR programs are aligned with organizational goals and best practices.

**Innovation & Process Improvement**:

- Continuously assess and enhance employee engagement initiatives, ensuring they evolve with company needs and employee feedback.
- Lead the development of new processes and practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness in delivering employee engagement programs.

**Why You’ll Love This Role**:

- ** Make an Impact**: Lead programs that enhance employee satisfaction, engagement, and recognition.
- ** Shape the Future of HR**: Play a pivotal role in transforming HR engagement strategies.
- ** Collaborative Environment**: Work closely with dynamic teams across the organization and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- ** Professional Growth**: Take on exciting challenges, innovate, and expand your skill set as part of a forward-thinking HR team.

**What we require**:

- University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related
- 5 years of work related experience in employee feedback, employee recognition or communications
- Expert knowledge of employee feedback systems, tools and techniques
- Expert knowledge of employee recognition systems, tools and techniques
- Demonstrated ability to craft clear and audience-specific messaging, including writing content for the web
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using project management and change management principles
- Strong research skills and critical thinking skills
- Ability to conceptualize, develop recommendations to support decision making, and structure complex problems
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and facilitation skills

**Be bold. Think big. Join us.**

**What We Offer**:

- A welcoming and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
- Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid p