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Reward and Recognition Specialist

Gundersen Health System
paid holidays
United States, Iowa, Calmar
Jan 10, 2026
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

As a Reward & Recognition Specialist, you'll be the driving force behind our organization's reward and recognition programs at the organization level for staff, leaders, and providers. You'll design and manage programs that inspire engagement, foster appreciation, and strengthen our culture.

What You'll Do:

  • Coordinates the approved reward and recognition programs for the organization that are in the reward and recognition program database

  • Keeps the reward and recognition program database up to date

  • Understands organization-level and department-specific data from surveys that impact reward and recognition and co-design improvement plans and new programs with key stakeholders

  • Understands legal and financial requirements that impact reward and recognition programs and processes

  • Research reward and recognition best practices and use information to improve programs

  • Develops and maintains reward and recognition policies and procedures

  • Leads various teams involved in reward and recognition programs and meet program requirements

  • Partners with Medical Staff leadership and appropriate provider groups to develop provider-specific reward and recognition plans

  • Responds and processes inquiries regarding reward and recognition

  • Plans and coordinates organization-level reward and recognition events

  • Maintains a consistent, organized and deliberate approach to implementation of projects and processes developing and maintaining high standards in all aspects of work particularly in follow up and maintenance of programs

What You'll Need:

  • Education: Associate degree in a human resources, business or related field, or appropriate experience with progressive accountabilities required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

    Resources, Business Administration, or related field, Required

  • Experience with basic Microsoft Office functionality (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) required. Knowledge of and ability to use Human Resources/Technology solutions, and experience with Reward and Recognition Programs preferred.

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What's Available:

  • 1.0 FTE, Days

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

  • Location: Remote eligible with expectation to work onsite and travel as business needs permit.

  • Starting pay begins at $23.82 per hour, with opportunities for higher rates based on experience.

In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:
  • Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package including medical, dental, pet insurance, and a generous retirement contribution.

  • Work-Life Balance:We prioritize your well-being with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

  • Professional Development:Invest in your future with our Tuition Invest Program (up to $3,000 per year), access to hundreds of internal courses, and our Career Development Center.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:We foster a welcoming environment with an inclusive celebration program, Unconscious Bias Training, and Patient Care resources.

  • Additional Perks:Enjoy an 18% discount on your Verizon data plan and a 20% discount on Gundersen services not covered by insurance

If you are looking to be a part of a stable and mission driven organization, we welcome you to apply!

PRACTICES AND PROMOTES BEHAVIOR CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES:

Mission:

Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating.

Vision:

Leading with love, we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities.

Values:

Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Humility

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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