Employee Engagement & Onsite Events Manager (Hybrid)

Stryker•Irvine, CA

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Employee Engagement & Onsite Events Manager, you will shape and execute the employee engagement strategy that unites teams across two Stryker campuses and remote environments. Your work will translate organizational priorities into impactful programs that strengthen culture, drive alignment, and create exceptional employee and guest experiences. This role follows a hybrid work model and requires on‑site presence at our Irvine, CA office 2–3 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field (minimum).
Minimum 8 years of experience in meeting, conference, or special event planning in a corporate setting.
Experience building strategic planning and execution of high-impact employee engagement programs.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams).
Experience managing a budget.

Nice To Haves

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation.
Experience working with Monday.com or similar project management software.
Experience working with Marketo.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning and execution of high-impact employee engagement programs for the two Irvine locations and remote employees, ensuring alignment with company culture and organizational goals. Programs include, but are not limited to, quarterly townhalls, Summer Bash, Employee Appreciation day(s), American Heart Association walk, and Holiday Mingle, while staying within budget and expected time frames and following brand guidance.
Oversee and optimize the local Stryker campus employee events calendar ensuring seamless coordination of building-wide event communications in partnership with the Communications team.
Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors to drive innovation, consistency, and excellence in the planning and delivery of employee engagement events.
Act as a building lead for coordination of logistics for Stryker-hosted events and tours, including customer visits in collaboration with the MedEd team.
Design and deliver immersive attendee experiences that generate high levels of engagement, in-person and/or virtually.
Lead post-event analysis and stakeholder debriefs to provide recommendations for future program enhancements or changes.
Create program budgets, control documents and tracking information for every program.
Complete all required documents and follow policies and procedures to ensure compliance and continuity of all programs.
Contribute to processes, systems and tools for effective meeting planning and evaluation across the division.
Provide high quality, collaborative planning and onsite support for other Communications and Events Team members in the execution of events and programs, such as the North American Sales Meeting, Mid-Year Meetings, and Annual Local Awards Programs, townhalls, etc.