Employee Engagement Specialists

Senior Employee Engagement Specialist
Join our Human Capital team in New York

The D. E. Shaw group seeks an experienced events professional to join the firm's Events, Travel, and Community (ETC) team in Human Capital. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive, engaging, and dynamic working environment.

What you'll do day-to-day
You'll own, lead, and execute programming for a large portion of our events while coming up with new and creative ideas to significantly enhance employee engagement at the firm. Responsibilities include running your own portfolio of cross-group social programming; leading community-building and networking programs for new hires; managing global events; handling production elements such as creating run-of-shows and visual elements for high-profile speaking engagements and recruiting events; managing technical checks and run-throughs with our Systems team, external production vendors, internal panelists, and external speakers; and proposing, developing, modifying, and/or implementing new processes for event management and efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with other members of the ETC and Human Capital teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors and partners.

Who we're looking for
Candidates should have a record of professional achievement in event planning, ideally with 10+ years of experience. A bachelor's degree is required. Experience planning events of all sizes both domestic and global, in-person and virtual is required, along with managing event budgets and ensuring attendees have a seamless experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; event management tools such as Cvent, Social Tables, Allseated, and Slido; and video conferencing platforms such as WebEx and Zoom is required. Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD is a plus. Proven attention to detail and organizational acumen; the ability to build and maintain positive relationships, including with vendors; and a demonstrated capacity to work under pressure while maintaining a customer service approach are required. Well-developed negotiation and communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to liaise with members of multiple business units, are required. Candidates should be creative and innovative in designing visually appealing invitations, crafting engaging event schedules, and curating employee engagement activities. In keeping with our firm's culture, we're more interested in talent, curiosity, and motivation than we are in any particular academic background or previous finance industry experience.

The expected annual base salary for this position is $125,000 to $150,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401k contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.

At the D. E. Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees. Additionally, our staff-led affinity groups are pillars of our community, helping to celebrate diversity, promote leadership and development opportunities, and facilitate inclusive mentorship. Members and allies organize a wide range of educational and social programming, from expert talks to film festivals.

The members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are eager to hear from individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.

The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background. Candidates to positions in D. E. Shaw group offices in the European Union (any such candidate, an "EU Candidate") should click here for our European Union Recruitment Personal Data Privacy Notice. Candidates to positions in D. E. Shaw group offices in the United Kingdom (any such candidate, a "UK Candidate") should click here for our United Kingdom Recruitment Personal Data Privacy Notice. Candidates who are residents of California (any such candidate, a "California Resident") should click here for our CCPA Recruitment Personal Information Privacy Notice.

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