Manager, Associate Engagement and Internal Experiences

HD Supply • Atlanta, GA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to create experiences that bring people together and strengthen company culture? As our Manager, Associate Engagement and Internal Experiences, you'll lead the strategy and execution of impactful events that engage associates, connect leaders, and support key business initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic and people-focused leader who blends corporate event expertise with strong business acumen, leveraging data-driven insights and stakeholder partnerships to deliver exceptional experiences across the organization.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• Strong technical proficiency with event management platforms (e.g., Cvent, Accelevents), Salesforce or similar CRM systems, Microsoft Excel, and project management tools such as Workfront.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of experience in corporate event management, third-party events, communications, hospitality, or a related field, preferably within a medium to large corporate organization.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, with strong people leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience driving associate engagement initiatives, leveraging feedback and eNPS data to enhance culture and improve the employee experience.
• May require certification.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, logistical operations, and execution of internal events, associate engagement initiatives, recognition moments, and leadership meetings.
• Builds a deep understanding of associate needs across diverse office locations through ongoing feedback, local relationship building, and onsite observations.
• Translates workplace insights into targeted, high-quality programs that strengthen connections, champion company culture, and increase the sense of belonging.
• Partners closely with HR, Communications, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and senior leadership to align internal events with broader business objectives.
• Manages vendor contracts, venues, event budgets, event technology platforms, and local office execution plans.
• Creates scalable event planning processes, templates, operating trackers, and documentation to improve execution quality and consistency across locations.
• Measures the effectiveness of all engagement initiatives through attendance metrics, post-event surveys, and data-driven insights.
• Recommends continuous improvements to internal experiences by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, enhance relevancy, and streamline planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager