Director, Talent Engagement

Summary

Join Oscar's Talent Engagement team as Director to design and implement a strategy for creating an engaging and inclusive employee experience. Partner with the People team and business leaders to assess employee needs, analyze feedback, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Lead the development and execution of employee engagement programs, including onboarding, recognition, wellness, and professional development. Work closely with senior leadership to integrate engagement strategies into business operations. Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and present reports to Oscar leadership. This hybrid role in New York offers a competitive salary ($174,400-$228,900), unlimited vacation, company equity grants, and annual performance bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in organizational development/ effectiveness (e.g. Talent Management, HR Business Partner, HR/management consulting or similar roles)
• 5+ years building and deploying employee survey strategies
• 5+ years developing and implementing successful employee engagement strategies
• 3+ years leading cross-functional initiatives (from solution scoping through completion)
• 3+ years experience leading teams
• Demonstrated experience analyzing data and translating insights into actionable strategies
• Experience with change management and organizational culture initiatives

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive employee engagement strategy aligned with the organization's goals and values
• Develop initiatives and programs that promote a positive workplace and enhance employee morale
• Lead the development and execution of employee engagement programs, including onboarding recognition, wellness, and professional development initiatives
• Define and drive the strategy that builds an inclusive community and ensure that Oscar's talent processes are objective
• Work closely with senior leadership and department heads to integrate engagement strategies into business operations and outcomes
• Provide training and resources to managers and leaders to help them foster an engaging work environment
• Develop communication plans to effectively share engagement initiatives and successes with employees
• Utilize surveys, feedback tools, and other data sources to measure employee engagement and satisfaction
• Analyze data to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement
• Prepare and present reports to Oscar leadership on engagement metrics and the impact of engagement initiatives
• Implement innovative approaches to enhance the employee experience and drive organizational success

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading initiatives to reinforce culture and improve employee experience
• Background in I/O Psychology or related field and be skilled in psychological theory, scientific research methods, survey design, statistical analysis, data visualization

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan participation
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid wellness time and reimbursements