Employee Engagement & Recognition Consultant - Office of Human Resources - UTK

Job description

In partnership with the Employee Success team, the Employee Engagement & Recognition Consultant serves as a strategic builder and lead consultant for university-wide recognition and engagement efforts. This role leads the strategic coordination, delivery, and continuous enhancement of scalable recognition initiatives that foster connection, appreciation, and community among employees at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The consultant contributes to broader Employee Success Center initiatives and signature events that strengthen university culture, belonging, and climate. This position requires a high level of strategic thinking, initiative, and consultation. The consultant must be able to translate broad employee experience goals into actionable programs, influence stakeholders across a complex organization, and build sustainable approaches that extend beyond one-time events or transactional recognition efforts. In addition to leading key recognition initiatives, this role helps shape the broader employee experience by using feedback, data, and institutional insight to recommend and implement high-impact solutions. Strategic Program Development and Leadership . - Lead the st...