Awardco · 16 hours ago
Rewards and Recognition Executive, Center of Excellence
Lindon, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
13+ years expAwardco is reimagining the workplace to be more rewarding, supportive, and fun for everyone. The Rewards and Recognition Executive will provide strategic guidance on recognition budgeting, program design, and change management to both clients and internal teams.
B2BEmployee BenefitsHuman ResourcesSaaS
Responsibilities
Partner with the wider COE to develop best practice recommendations concerning the design, development, and global deployment of mature recognition and reward systems that effectively reach a diverse workforce
Develop high-value COE knowledge assets, including best practice guides, client-facing frameworks, training curriculum, and compelling content for internal and external speaking engagements
Represent and provide strategic insight into the HR practitioner experience to prospective and active clients, specifically guiding them on the unique challenges and solutions for deskless/offline populations
Represent the COE perspective as a trusted advisor, translating cutting-edge recognition and reward theory into practical, scalable, and impactful client strategies
Develop and lead organization-wide training and coaching on best-in-class recognition strategy, program design, change management, and ROR measurement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field; HRM or MBA preferred
13+ years of progressive experience in a human resources leadership role, specifically supporting the deskless/offline workforce within a large, global manufacturing, hospitality, or retail environment
Proven success in leading and executing a global recognition and rewards strategy with unique solutions designed for diverse employee personas, especially within an offline work setting
Demonstrated ability to translate complex strategies into clear, compelling, client-facing content and assets (e.g., presentations, case studies, and best practice guides)
Exceptional client management and communication skills, with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple high-value client engagements and inquiries concurrently
Comfort and experience speaking at conferences, industry events, or large internal summits to represent the COE and its expertise
Direct experience designing, launching, or administering a program using Awardco or similar platforms. Bonus: An understanding of and involvement in a wide range of recognition vendors and market solutions
A strategic mindset and passion for rewards & recognition, coupled with a willingness to be flexible to support complex client consulting engagements
Company
Awardco
Awardco is a human resources technology company that specializes in employee recognition and rewards solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$235M2025-05-20Series B· $165M
2021-10-28Series A· $65M
2020-01-06Series Unknown· $5M
Leadership Team
Steve Sonnenberg
Founder & CEO
Mike Sonnenberg
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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