Employee Engagement Recognition Manager

Job description

About the role

Qatar Airways is looking for the next Employee Engagement & Recognition Manager. You will Lead the efforts in fostering a culture of engagement by spearheading, developing and implementing innovative engagement initiatives and strategies that align with HR's people-centric strategic goals and overall organizational goal that aim to optimize employee satisfaction and productivity. Also, you will need to focus on identifying areas of improvement and designing effective programmes that address real-time employee needs while constantly measuring effectiveness of the ongoing engagement initiatives. In addition, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing high-impact employee recognition programs across our global organization by collaborating closely with Executive leadership, HR Business Partners and cross-functional teams to ensure that the recognition initiatives are effective and align with our corporate values, business objectives and cultural norms.

Job Responsibilities
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with HR and management to assess employee needs based on regular survey findings and identify areas for improvement.
• Design employee engagement programs, including events, workshops, and recognition initiatives.
• Conduct regular surveys and feedback sessions to measure employee engagement levels and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement initiatives and make recommendations for future improvements.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and management, advocating for employee needs and concerns. Develop and implement a comprehensive recognition strategy that enhances employee engagement, motivation and retention.
• Design and implement innovative recognition programs and initiatives tailored to a diverse global workforce. Use data analytics and employee feedback mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of recognition initiatives and identify areas for improvement, aligning recognition efforts with organizational priorities and values.
• Design & manage high-profile recognition events, including award ceremonies, milestone celebrations and leadership forums.
• Cultivate relationships with external vendors, partners, and industry associations to leverage resources and expertise in recognition program design and delivery.
• Manage the budget, resources and timelines for recognition initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in employee engagement to continuously improve programs and initiatives.
• Manage and oversee the employee recognition program for all outstation-based employees.
• Organize employee special events, including but not limited to team building events, and company outings for outstation teams to foster and strengthen inclusion with HQ.
• Department duties related to the position as directed b Line Manager or Head of the Department.