Manager Employee Engagement & Wellbeing

The Manager - Employee Engagement & Wellbeing is responsible for shaping and enhancing the overall employee experience by driving strategic engagement and wellbeing initiatives across the organization. This role ensures the design and delivery of programs that foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture, while supporting employees’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The role acts as a key partner to HR and business leaders to translate employee insights into meaningful actions that improve engagement, productivity, and retention.Employee Engagement Strategy & Execution Develop and implement a comprehensive employee engagement strategy aligned with organizational priorities, in consultation with senior leadership to drive a high-performance and people-centric culture.Translate engagement survey outcomes and employee feedback into actionable initiatives and measurable plans Continuously assess and refine engagement approaches to enhance employee experience across all touchpointsEmployee Experience & Lifecycle Management Partner with Business Partners & HR Services team to embed engagement and wellbeing initiatives across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, development, retention, exit) Identify key moments that matter and design interventions to improve employee satisfaction and experience Support culture-building initiatives aligned with organizational values and desired behaviors Wellbeing Program Design & Management Design and deliver holistic wellbeing programs addressing physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing, in partnership with senior leadership to support a healthy, engaged, and high-performing workforce.Promote awareness and participation in wellbeing initiatives through targeted communication campaigns, in partnership with leadership and internal communications/marketing teams to maximize reach, engagement, and impact.Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously enhance offerings based on employee needs and feedback Survey & Insights Management Lead the execution and analysis of employee engagement surveys, pulse surveys, and feedback mechanisms Generate actionable insights that drive engagement and organizational performance Track progress on action plans and ensure accountability across functions Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and internal stakeholders to align engagement initiatives with business needs Provide guidance and support the leaders on improving team engagement and fostering positive work environments Act as a subject matter expert on engagement and wellbeing practices Engagement Programs & Communication Design and deliver employee engagement initiatives such as team-building activities & more Develop communication strategies to enhance awareness, participation, and impact of engagement initiativesPromote a culture of recognition, appreciation and employee voice Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Define and monitor key employee engagement and wellbeing metrics, KPIs, and success measures, in alignment with organizational priorities and leadership expectations. Provide regular reporting to leadership teams on engagement and wellbeing metrics, highlighting trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and supporting accountability for action planning and outcomes. Deliver insightful analysis and recommendations to HR leadership and senior management, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous enhancement of employee experience. Benchmark engagement and wellbeing practices against industry standards and best practices, in collaboration with leadership, to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Support internal and external audit requirements by ensuring engagement and wellbeing initiatives, processes, and documentation comply with organizational policies and governance standards, in partnership with leadership and relevant stakeholders.Vendor & Budget Management Identify and manage external vendors and service providers for wellbeing and engagement programs Oversee budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery of initiatives without compromising impact Culture & Change Management Support organizational change initiatives by embedding engagement and wellbeing principlesDrive initiatives that enhance inclusivity, collaboration, and employee trust Champion a people-first culture across the organization HSE Support the review of risk assessments through collaboration and consultation with HSE team, ensuring key risks are understood without direct field involvement. Promote safe work practices by encouraging timely reporting of incidents, near misses, and environmental concerns, and reinforcing the importance of organizational safety expectations. Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the manager to support the achievement of division / organizational objectives.Top competencies required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Stakeholder management and influencing ability Empathy and employee-centric mindset Creativity and innovation in program designStrong organizational and planning skills Problem-solving and decision-making ability Data analysis and reporting (e.g., survey tools, dashboards) Knowledge of HR practices and employee lifecycle Vendor management and budget tracking Change management and culture transformation