Employee Engagement Business Development Manager

Experis; Redmond; Remote; AUD 98,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Business Development Manager to bridge analytics, project management, and internal communications to enhance Employee and Community Engagement programs. You will partner with senior leadership to drive culture, coordinate communications, and own events, recognition programs, and feedback initiatives.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled content, budget oversight, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration across HR and corporate communications.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, business operations, project management, or related field.
• Proven track record in designing and executing engagement initiatives and high-profile events.
• Experience with budgets, controls, and vendor/contract reviews.
• Strong communication skills, executive content development, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders through the Office of the CVP.
• Influence employee engagement and culture within a core strategic team.
• Own end-to-end ownership across communications, events, recognition programs, and listening initiatives.
• Utilize AI tools to optimize content development, event logistics, feedback analysis, and operations.
• Develop executive content and organizational messaging, plus change management updates.
• Plan and execute all-hands meetings, leadership forums, and team-building events.

Skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Project management

Executive communication

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

ATS/Enterprise systems

Job description

Our client, is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team. As a Business Development Manager, you will bridge business analytics, project management, and internal communications to drive organizational culture and operational excellence within Employee and Community Engagement programs.

Operating directly in partnership with senior leadership, this role offers broad creative and operational ownership across employee communications, all-hands events, recognition initiatives, and community-building programs. You will serve as a vital operational connector—maintaining project metrics, monitoring budgets, managing vendor relationships, and delivering inclusive employee experiences that strengthen connection, alignment, and effectiveness across the business.

Job Title:

Business Development Manager

Location:

Remote

Contract:

6 Months

Pay Range:

$49-52/hr on W2

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with senior leadership and key stakeholders through the Office of the CVP.
• Influence employee engagement and culture within a core strategic team.
• End-to-end ownership across organizational communications, high-profile events, recognition programs, and employee listening initiatives.
• Utilize cutting-edge AI technologies to optimize content creation, event logistics, feedback sentiment analysis, and overall team operations..
• Develop executive content, organizational messaging, employee communications, and change management updates.
• Plan and execute end-to-end logistics for all-hands meetings, leadership forums, team-building events, and recognition initiatives.
• Coordinate event production schedules, vendor contracts, accessibility compliance, and post-event follow-up.
• Partner with leadership, HR, and corporate communications to align messaging with broader business objectives.
• Analyze employee feedback and engagement metrics to measure program ROI, identify trends, and refine future initiatives.
• Maintain central storage, retrieval systems, and SharePoint resources for all project communications and operational data.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of professional experience in employee engagement, internal communications, business operations, project management, or a related business field.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully designing and executing engagement initiatives, high‑profile events, or organizational communication strategies.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, transaction controls, and vendor/contract reviews.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Communications, Finance, Economics, or a relevant discipline required.
• Project & Financial Management: Strong ability to apply business and basic financial/accounting principles to manage budgets, project metrics, and operational workflows.
• Executive Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience developing executive‑level content.
• Technical Proficiency:Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel (budget tracking, data modeling), SharePoint, and ATS/Enterprise systems. Familiarity with AI tools for content development and feedback analysis is a strong plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and build trust across HR, leadership, and external vendor partners.
• Seamless execution and delivery of high‑impact engagement programs, leadership forums, and recognition initiatives.
• Rigorous tracking and maintenance of operational budgets, contract compliance, and vendor deliverables with zero unaccounted overruns.
• Measurable improvements in employee awareness, connection, and survey participation across the organization.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to shape employee engagement and culture within a core strategic team at the center of commercial strategy.
• Direct partnership with senior leadership through the Office of the CVP.
• Broad creative and operational ownership across communications, all-hands meetings, events, recognition, employee listening, and community-building.
• Ability to create inclusive experiences that strengthen connection, alignment, and effectiveness across the business.
• Use AI tools to improve content development, event planning, feedback analysis, and overall program operations.

Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in‑demand talent.