Employee Exp Lead

Michael Page; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page partners with a well-established financial services firm to hire a senior events lead based in Gurgaon. You will own end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale employee events, annual celebrations, leadership offsites, town halls, rewards & recognition events, and culture initiatives.

You will design engaging experiences, manage budgets, vendors, travel, and on-ground operations, and drive calendars and ROI tracking while partnering with HR leadership to deliver outstanding

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate events or related fields.
• Proven track record of independently managing large-scale events.
• Experience handling multiple high-budget events simultaneously.
• Exposure to leadership events, offsites, conferences and employee celebrations.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth organisations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale employee events, annual celebrations, leadership offsites, town halls, rewards & recognition events, and culture initiatives.
• Design engaging employee experiences, event themes, concepts, and activation plans that enhance participation and strengthen organisational culture.
• Manage multiple high-impact programmes simultaneously while ensuring flawless execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Lead event production, venue selection, hospitality management, travel coordination, vendor onboarding, budgeting, and on-ground operations.
• Create and manage the annual employee engagement and events calendar.
• Drive seamless execution of onboarding experiences, milestone celebrations, wellbeing initiatives, and employee engagement campaigns.
• Manage event agencies, production partners, gifting vendors, travel partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee programme budgets, cost optimisation, contract negotiations, and ROI tracking for experience initiatives.
• Develop communication plans and employee campaigns to maximise participation and engagement.
• Anticipate risks, manage contingencies, and resolve operational challenges during live events.
• Establish event execution playbooks, SOPs, checklists, and governance mechanisms to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Partner with HR leadership and business stakeholders to deliver impactful, high-quality employee experiences.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Operations management

Negotiation

Job description

• Own marquee events and culture experiences end-to-end
• Lead high-budget, high-visibility employee programmes

About Our Client

This role is with a well-established organization in the financial services industry, known for its commitment to fostering innovation and excellence. The company operates as a medium-sized firm with a focus on delivering high-quality services and maintaining a supportive work environment. Our client is a high-growth, technology-driven organisation that brings together exceptional talent and fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and ownership. The organisation is investing significantly in creating a best-in-class employee experience through impactful events, engagement programmes, and culture-building initiatives. this Position is based out of Gurgaon.

Job Description

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale employee events, annual celebrations, leadership offsites, town halls, rewards & recognition events, and culture initiatives.
• Design engaging employee experiences, event themes, concepts, and activation plans that enhance participation and strengthen organisational culture.
• Manage multiple high-impact programmes simultaneously while ensuring flawless execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Lead event production, venue selection, hospitality management, travel coordination, vendor onboarding, budgeting, and on-ground operations.
• Create and manage the annual employee engagement and events calendar.
• Drive seamless execution of onboarding experiences, milestone celebrations, wellbeing initiatives, and employee engagement campaigns.
• Manage event agencies, production partners, gifting vendors, travel partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee programme budgets, cost optimisation, contract negotiations, and ROI tracking for experience initiatives.
• Develop communication plans and employee campaigns to maximise participation and engagement.
• Anticipate risks, manage contingencies, and resolve operational challenges during live events.
• Establish event execution playbooks, SOPs, checklists, and governance mechanisms to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Partner with HR leadership and business stakeholders to deliver impactful, high-quality employee experiences.

The Successful Applicant

Experience

• Experience in corporate events, event management agencies, experiential marketing, hospitality, employee engagement, community management, or related functions.
• Proven track record of independently managing large-scale events and complex logistics.
• Experience handling multiple high-budget events and programmes simultaneously.
• Strong exposure to leadership events, offsites, conferences, employee celebrations, and engagement activities.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth organisations preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional event planning and execution capabilities.
• Strong vendor management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent project management and multitasking ability.
• Strong budgeting and operational management experience.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage senior leadership events with high attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Creative mindset with a passion for delivering memorable experiences.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to own marquee events and employee experience programmes at an organisational level.
• Significant annual event budgets and complete ownership of execution.
• High visibility with senior leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Exposure to large-scale event planning, culture building, and employer branding initiatives.
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with strong learning and growth opportunities.
• Gurgaon location with a five-day work-from-office model.
• Competitive compensation and merit-driven career progression.