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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

The Reward & Recognition Specialist plays a key role in designing, implementing, and managing employee reward and recognition programs that align with the healthcare system's strategic goals. This role supports employee engagement, retention, and performance by ensuring that recognition initiatives are meaningful, equitable, and data-informed.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum Experience: 3+ years of experience in HR or Public Relations, with a focus on rewards and recognition, communication or employee engagement.

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Rewards and Recognition or HR certification (e.g., CRP, SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Experience in healthcare or large, complex organizations preferred. Familiarity with healthcare job frameworks and recognition software preferred.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Sharepoint.

• Excellent communication and project management abilities.

• Strategic thinking and creativity.

• Data-driven decision-making.

• Empathy and employee-centric mindset.

• Ability to work on a team and independently.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Reward Program Development & Management

• 1A Design and administer employee reward programs including service awards, spot recognition, and performance-based incentives.

• Recognition Strategy & Execution

• 2A Develop and maintain recognition platforms and tools (e.g., digital recognition systems, peer-to-peer programs, Sharepoint sites).

• 2B Partner with internal communications to promote recognition initiatives across the organization.

• 2C Coordinate annual recognition events (e.g., milestone celebrations, Veterans Day celebrations, National Hospital Week celebrations).

• Compliance & Policy

• 3A Ensure all reward and recognition practices comply with labor laws and internal policies.

• Data Analysis & Reporting

• 4A Analyze employee feedback, engagement surveys, and program participation data to improve recognition strategies.

• 4B Prepare reports for leadership on program impact and ROI.

• 4C Work with data files to determine direction on all programs.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• 5A Work closely with Public Relations, Administration, IT, HR Business Partners, and Leaders across the system.

• 5B Serve as a liaison to external vendors for recognition platforms and services.

• Other Duties as Assigned

• 6A Clerical duties

• 6B Standard Work development

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.