Fitch Group is currently seeking an Associate Director, Employee Recognition Programs based out of our New York office.
As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group's culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world's top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. It is the strength of our business. It comes from people around the world in a shared pursuit: to equal something greater than they could ever accomplish alone. Every team member is essential to our business and every perspective is critical for our success. Develop yourself in a culture that values flexibility, expects your opinion and trusts your decisions. Together we evolve and so will you, in an environment that asks you to challenge yourself - and us.
About the Team
The Associate Director, Employee Recognition Programs is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of initiatives that celebrate and reward our employees' contributions, fostering a culture of appreciation and engagement. Reporting to the Managing Director of Employee Communications, this role is critical in enhancing employee satisfaction and retention across Fitch Group. About the team
The Employee Communications team ensures that employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with the company's goals by developing clear communication plans and messaging and utilizing a variety of digital and human channels to effectively reach employees. By creating engaging content that resonates, including stories of achievements and company milestones, we keep employees connected to the organization's mission. Employee Recognition Programs will be a new capability; celebrating successes will inspire outstanding contributions that align with the company's objectives.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Program Development: Design and execute innovative employee recognition programs that align with Fitch Group's values and business objectives and complement and reinforce our people and culture strategic goals. This requires research to understand recognition best practices and creating program guidelines, rewards criteria, and milestones that complement and reinforce our people and culture strategic goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships and collaborate with senior leadership, HR, and department heads to gather insights and tailor recognition programs that address diverse employee needs across different functions and regions. Facilitate workshops and meetings to ensure stakeholder buy-in and integration of program objectives with organizational goals.
- Implementation & Management: Develop a detailed project plan for the rollout of recognition initiatives and events, coordinating logistics, resources, and timelines to ensure seamless execution. Establish a sustainable model that allows adaptation and scalability across all departments and regions, maintaining consistency in recognition principles while accommodating local nuances.
- Evaluation & Reporting: Create a framework for measuring program effectiveness by setting key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilizing data analytics tools to track participation rates, employee sati