Human Resources Event Manager

This role is based onsite in the corporate office in Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategy and execution of in-person corporate meetings and training events (approximately five mid-sized events annually plus periodic enterprise-wide programs).
• Develop and maintain a long-term event roadmap aligned with business and employee experience priorities.
• Design engaging participant journeys that enhance learning, connection, and clarity of message.
• Build and manage trusted vendor partnerships (venues, production, AV, travel, catering, facilitators, technology).
• Negotiate contracts and oversee budgets, timelines, run-of-show, and on-site execution.
• Create scalable processes, templates, and playbooks to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
• Serve as the accountable leader for assigned events, guiding stakeholders and resolving issues in real time.
• Define success metrics, gather feedback, and continuously improve event design and delivery.
• Stay current on industry trends and bring forward innovative ideas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or event certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading corporate events, conferences, or large-scale internal training programs.
• Experience managing events ranging from 200 to 2,000+ participants.
• Strong project management, vendor negotiation, and budget oversight skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to make decisions with incomplete information.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to support event execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR, Talent Development, or workforce learning initiatives.
• Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or similarly distributed workforces.
• Experience leading modernization or transformation of an organization’s event strategy.