Job TitleEmployee Engagement & Experience DirRequisition NumberRE44954Working TitleEmployee Engagement DirectorDepartment Name3JHRW:Work LifeWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level50Salary Range$80,839-137,427/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
The essential job functions of this position require: communicating effectively; building positive working relationships with individuals from diverse -; abiding by University guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing and managing work effectively; providing exceptional customer service; perform work in a sedentary position; report to meetings at different locations both on campus on off campus; interact with individuals from various levels throughout the university.
Shift
Primarily days with core hours from 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. Weekend and/or evening hours may be required upon occasion and/or as workload demands.
Job Summary
About the role:
The Employee Engagement Director will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive employee engagement strategy for our academic health system and university. This work is mission critical to creating the foundation of a best-in-class work culture for our employees.
The top priorities for our Director of Employee Experience/Engagement include:
- Completion of our annual employee engagement survey across our academic health system and university.
- Serves as the subject matter expert on survey results and will heavily engage with leaders and teams in sharing the survey results and creating action plans to drive positive employee engagement.
- Coach and educate HRBPs, supervisors, and executive leaders as they proactively engage to address questions, issues and strategic/implementation needs.
About you:
The successful candidate for this role:
- Thrives on being focused with both engagement strategy and driving its implementation.
- Is a data-driven problem solver and seasoned leader with a passion for people and the art of the possible.
- Has strong experience in a healthcare system.
- Is an innovator that has helped reshape employee engagement in the healthcare space.
- Has exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, and interact at all levels within the organization
- Innovative knowledge in the employee experience and employee value proposition
- Possess the ability to evaluate current programing and make recommendations for enhancing the employee experience and showing ROI.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- This position will partner with all levels of leadership within the health system to develop and implement strategic plans and tactics to improve engagement and enhance the employee experience.
- Responsible for the regular completion of an employee engagement survey, both institutionally and at the local unit/college/department level, and pulse surveys. Conduct employee focus groups to complement engagement surveys.
- Create an effective communication plan and provide content for various communication vehicles to ensure team members and supervisors are aware of available resources and to visibly celebrate progress in increasing employee engagement.
- Extraordinary strategic consulting, client management and business literacy skills with demonstrated understanding of corporate and business unit challenges
- Has the ability to apply Design Thinking or Human-Centered Design methodologies
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experience
- Minimum of seven years’ progressive experience in employee engagement, with leadership experience required. This role will not focus on organizational development or any other areas of HR.
- Significant experience with Press Ganey required.
- Master’s degree in O/I Psychology, Human Resources, business, management or related field is preferred
- Prefer advanced degree in O/I Psychology, Human Resources, business, management or related field and work experience within a healthcare system and/or a university system.
Deadline to Apply05/01/2024University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.
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