Employee Events Lead

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global seeks an Employee Events Lead to own strategy, planning and execution of all employee-focused initiatives, including events, care and wellness programs, CSR collaborations, and culture activities.

The role partners with HRBPs, Culture team and Leadership to craft experiences that reflect sentiment, foster belonging, and align to corporate purpose.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Event Management, HR, Marketing, Hospitality, or Communications.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale internal events and wellness programs.
• Strong collaboration with HRBPs, Culture, and Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of organization-wide events, including inclusive experiences.
• Own the annual events calendar and budgeting for events and wellness programs.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Internal communications

Campaign design

Analytics

Education

Master’s degree in Event Management, HR, Marketing, Hospitality, or Communications

Tools

Event management software

Job description

The Employee Events Lead is responsible for driving an engaging, inclusive, and high‑impact employee experience by owning the strategy, planning, and execution of all employee focused initiatives. This includes organization‑wide events, care and wellness programs, corporate tie‑ups, culture month activities, volunteer‑led CSR initiatives, and serving as the primary communications SPOC for all related campaigns. A core part of this role is creating programs that reflect employee sentiment, strengthen belonging, and embed thoughtful experience design.

This role leads key internal events programs — from concept design and budgeting to vendor oversight and cross‑functional alignment, ensuring smooth execution and consistently high events. By partnering closely with HRBPs, Culture team and Leadership, the Employee Events Lead helps shape the broader employee experience journey. Through initiatives that foster community, support well‑being, deepen cultural identity, and drive social impact, the Employee Events Lead plays a pivotal role in creating a workplace that feels connected, inspired, and aligned to purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Program strategy, planning and coordination: Lead the design and delivery of organization‑wide events, including experiences that are inclusive, accessible, and cater to varied employee needs.
• Create and manage the annual events calendar, ensuring it aligns with organizational priorities and employee needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth and timely execution.
• Oversee key logistics such as venue selection, vendor coordination, catering, transportation, required approvals, and on‑site arrangements.
• Own and manage budgets for all events and wellness programs, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and compliance with financial processes.
• Oversee vendor evaluation, pricing negotiations, and procurement alignment to ensure quality outcomes within approved budgets.
• Track spend versus plan, identify efficiencies, and ensure financial discipline across the events portfolio.
• Serve as the primary communications SPOC for all event‑related announcements, campaigns, and updates.
• Partner with Marketing to craft storytelling frameworks that amplify event outcomes and employee experiences across channels that drive participation.
• Leverage digital platforms and HR technology to boost events, track metrics, and enable real‑time communication.
• Lead the development and execution of the care and wellness calendar, covering physical, emotional, and mental well‑being initiatives.
• Manage wellness partners to deliver workshops, sessions, campaigns, and preventive health initiatives.
• Promote strong participation through targeted communication and thoughtful program design.
• Build and manage corporate partnerships with wellness vendors, sports/activity providers, experience partners, and employee benefit tie‑ups.
• Evaluate and introduce new collaborations that add value to internal events programs and improve the employee experience touchpoints.
• Conduct post‑event surveys, feedback sessions, and qualitative assessments to measure program effectiveness.
• Analyze insights, identify trends, and implement improvements to strengthen future events and offerings.
• Prepare dashboards and periodic updates for leadership with participation metrics, budget status, and success indicators.

Skills and Experience

• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multi‑event portfolios, diverse event formats, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in event planning tools, budgeting, and communication platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to create engaging campaigns for internal communications and marketing promotions.
• Strong analytical skills to assess event effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Active listening, communication, conflict management and influential skills to foster healthy relationships with different stakeholders.

Education & Qualification

Master’s degree in Event Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Hospitality, or Communications.