Event Planning & Execution
- Lead end-to-end logistics for enterprise-facing Talent events (leadership convenings, offsites, learning forums, recruiting/campus events, signature internal conferences) and continuously improve event playbooks for consistency.
- Serve as the escalation point for complex logistical, vendor, or stakeholder issues; partner with AV, Security, Facilities, Creative Services, and Procurement to keep deliverables on track.
- Oversee post-event logistics, asset management, and reporting to keep attendance, spend, and outcome data accurate.
Procurement & Purchase Order Administration
- Own and administer the Talent organization purchase order process; ensure PO and spend record accuracy across four functions.
- Advise stakeholders on procurement policy and vendor contract considerations; improve PO workflows and vendor management.
- Prepare spend metrics, analytics, and dashboards to support budget decisions and flag risk early.
Operations & Program Infrastructure
- Own data accuracy/integrity for Talent operational infrastructure (workplans, trackers, calendars, status updates, decision records).
- Resolve escalated inquiries from Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Culture & Inclusion, and Learning & Development requiring deeper program/policy knowledge.
- Mentor less experienced coordinators and associates; serve as a subject matter resource.
TA Systems, Vendor & Candidate Support
- Support enhancements to TA core systems (ATS, CRM, CMS), including issue resolution, reporting, and administration.
- Own vendor relationships for the recruiting technology stack (product updates, contract renewals, business reviews).
- Serve as point of contact for external candidate inquiries; partner with careers website team to resolve issues.
This Role Requires
- BS/BA plus 5+ years in program operations, event management, HR/people operations, procurement administration, or similar.
- Proficiency in procedure writing, auditing, HRIS/TA systems, or vendor management.
- Experience owning/administering purchase order, procurement, or budget-tracking process.
- Strong written/verbal communication to advise stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel); comfort with Teams/SharePoint and managing trackers.
- Familiarity with Workday, Beamery, or similar platforms and enterprise procurement/invoicing systems.
- Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or large matrixed organizations.