Employee Engagement Specialist

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future

We're seeking a dynamic Employee Engagement Specialist who combines data analytics expertise with people-focused implementation skills. This role will drive employee engagement initiatives through data-driven insights, connecting engagement measurement to organizational outcomes. The ideal candidate will help design the company's employee listening strategy, analyze engagement trends, develop actionable strategies, and implement programs that enhance the overall employee experience at Nielsen.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Listening Strategy & Data Analytics

Strategy Development & Implementation

- Design and implement comprehensive employee engagement strategies that advance the business objectives and are grounded in data insights and listening feedback
- Collaborate with People organization and managers to create targeted development programs addressing engagement gaps
- Lead culture integration initiatives that align with Nielsen's values and business objectives
- Create feedback loops to continuously improve engagement programs and listening mechanisms
- Build manager capability to foster team engagement
- Design and implement forward-looking engagement and measurement strategies that keep pace with AI-driven changes to work and the employee experience

Stakeholder Management & Program Execution

- Partner with HR Business Partners, managers, and leadership to drive engagement initiatives
- Facilitate focus groups and engagement sessions to gather qualitative insights
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables for engagement programs
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Support change management efforts related to culture and engagement transformations

Important Notes

This role requires both analytical rigor and people-focused execution skills. The successful candidate will thrive in Nielsen's data-driven culture while maintaining a human-centered approach to employee engagement and listening.

Responsibilities

Design and implement Nielsen's comprehensive employee listening strategy, including survey cadence, methodology, and feedback channels; Analyze employee engagement metrics, survey data, and HR analytics to identify trends and patterns; Connect engagement data to business outcomes and opportunity areas for our employee experience; Create dashboards and reports; Develop predictive models to forecast engagement risks and opportunities; Partner with People Analytics teams to enhance data collection and measurement strategies

Requirements

Degree in Data Science /Data Analytics, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, HR Management, Business administration & management or related field; 3-5 years of experience in people analytics, employee engagement, or HR data analysis; Proficiency in data analysis tools (SQL, Python, R, Excel) and visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI); Strong understanding of employee engagement principles, survey methodologies, and HR metrics; Excellent communication skills with ability to translate data insights into actionable recommendations

Nice to have

Background in organizational psychology, change management, or culture transformation; Experience designing employee listening strategies and implementing engagement programs; Experience with employee survey platform; Project management certification or experience managing cross-functional initiatives; Knowledge of learning & development program design and implementation