Employee Recognition Program Specialist

🕒 August 4

🔔 Pennsylvania, South Carolina – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote 🌴 South Carolina – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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First Quality

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1993

🏥 Healthcare

🏭 Manufacturing

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare • Manufacturing • Healthcare Insurance

First Quality is a company dedicated to manufacturing a wide range of essential products for everyday use. Specializing in personal care products, they offer a variety of items including adult incontinence care products like briefs and protective underwear, baby diapers and wipes, feminine care products such as maxi pads and tampons, and household care products like bath tissue and paper towels. They also provide flexible packaging solutions and HD printing services. Committed to innovation and sustainability, First Quality strives to enhance the lives of their customers, partners, and communities. With a focus on healthcare and retail, they aim to make high-quality products that meet the needs of consumers and support their partners' success.

📋 Description

• Design and implement a technology platform to streamline and automate recognition, milestone, anniversary, and recognition-history tracking • Partner with organizational leaders to build meaningful, inclusive recognition programs and events aligned with company culture • Collaborate with senior leadership, HR, and Communications on engagement messaging and facilitate cross-functional committees • Develop recognition program policies and procedures with HR • Own the full lifecycle of branded merchandise, including vendor selection, inventory management, curation, pricing, and purchase orders • Build and negotiate vendor relationships and contracts to secure competitive pricing • Provide creative direction on merchandise design and trend-spotting • Lead Human Resources’ charitable giving strategy and coordinate large-scale donation requests and community partnerships • Coordinate cross-divisional product donations • Plan and execute employee fundraising campaigns, managing logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships • Analyze recognition, merchandise, and giving-program data to identify trends and opportunities • Develop reports and dashboards to track program impact • Conduct benchmarking to keep programs competitive, cost-efficient, and best in class

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience • 4+ years of experience in rewards and recognition program management, employee engagement, or a related HR/communications function • Demonstrated experience building or significantly contributing to recognition programs from the ground up • Proven vendor management experience, including contract negotiation, pricing discussions, and relationship building • Experience managing branded merchandise programs, including swag ordering processes and brand compliance • Familiarity with recognition platforms or digital tools used to manage and automate employee programs • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills • Ability to analyze data and translate insights into clear presentations • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently • Excellent communication skills and ability to present program updates and insights to varied audiences • Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders • Ability to work with short deadlines and competing demands • Strong accountability and ability to complete tasks without close supervision • Entrepreneurial mindset, initiative, flexibility, and willingness to learn and grow

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities • Paid time off (three-week minimum) • Medical, dental and vision starting day one • 401(k) with employer match • Paid parental leave • Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $3750) • Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby) • Tuition assistance • Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums • Continuous learning and professional development