Sr Corporate Event Planner

The Sr. Corporate Event Planner is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering exceptional in-person and virtual events at ManpowerGroupu2019s Global Headquarters, for both internal and external audiences. The Events Team Lead is also responsible for event coverage and scheduling, for event intake and consulting with internal and external groups, and for creating and maintaining processes and tools used across the team. Provides day-to-day direction to Events team members including Front Desk Ambassador, other Corporate Event Planner(s), and event partners (e.g., catering/food services, AV teams). Making an Impact u2022 Oversee full events schedule and take lead for specific events to plan, manage, and deliver exceptional event experience. u2022 Maintain schedule and processes for front desk and event experience, ensuring a positive experience for internal and external client and community organizations. u2022 Collaborate with key partners to ensure event success and to identify and execute on opportunities for continuous improvement. Key partners include HQ based catering/food services, Events AV support teams, Building services and security. u2022 Develop relationships with Leadership and Executive Admins through the successful planning and execution of high-level meetings and events. u2022 As part of our in-kind giving work with 501c3s who want to host meetings at our Headquarters, consult on event setup, and support day of logistics. u2022 Contribute to community partnership reviews and strategy and ensure relationship managers are informed when partners are on-site. u2022 Coordinate with leadership to ensure appropriate events have a ManpowerGroup welcome that reinforces our mission and local brand. u2022 Provide event costs to appropriate stakeholders and oversee payment or internal chargebacks. u2022 Support specific leadership meetings with travel logistics including hotel contracts, restaurant reservations, and transportation. u2022 Form partnerships and negotiate contracts with outside vendors for offsite venues, dinners, transportation, event materials, audio-visual, signage and du00e9cor (flowers, linens, etc.). u2022 Lead the design and execution of specific HQ events like Bring your Kids to Work Day. u2022 Act as a subject matter expert in leading the tour and event guide program. u2022 In partnership with Building Services, ensure accurate data in visitor management system for events. Sharing Expertise u2022 Mentor Events Team and provide day-to-day direction on best practices and navigating questions or challenges. u2022 Identify current trends in corporate event planning and utilize or share them with the team to keep our events contemporary and memorable. Gaining Exposure u2022 Develop and maintain good working relationships across all levels, establish high standards and resolve difficulties and issues as they arise. Your Typical Day u2022 Manage Events calendar and booking of meeting room space, coordinating with stakeholders internally and externally. u2022 Provide direction to Events team. u2022 Manage multiple events from initial inquiry, throughout planning process, and execution of event day of, requires some early and after work hours. u2022 Partner with Sr Manager of Employee & Community Experience on weekly agendas for team meetings. u2022 Manage onsite events (upwards of 150 events) Other accountabilities as assigned Required u2022 7 years of relevant experience in corporate events or the hospitality industry u2022 Proven success at producing and executing high quality meetings and events. u2022 Successful track record of managing, monitoring and forecasting budgets and deadlines. u2022 Ability to work u201cafter hoursu201d functions and off-site events. u2022 Ability to manage day-of event requirements such as setup which may require lifting materials up to 40 lbs. u2022 Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Office u2022 Proficiency in virtual event platforms such as ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, or Webex. u2022 High School Diploma Nice to Have u2022 Project management tool experience u2022 Management or Lead experience u2022 Experience using the following software, or similar: o Catering Software such as: Reserve, or CaterTrax o Floor Plan Programs such as: Meeting Matrix or SmartDraw ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals. Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact for assistance. Job: _Human Resources_ Organization: _ManpowerGroup_ Title: _Sr Corporate Event Planner_ Location: _WI-Milwaukee_ Requisition ID: _0034200_

Created: 2026-04-20