Job Description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of September 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We are looking for a resourceful candidate for our employee engagement team based out of Hyderabad. The candidate will be responsible for managing, driving, and executing firmwide employee engagement events and initiatives for the firm. The candidate will collaborate extensively with multiple stakeholders (employees and external vendors). The role offers high visibility and impact in the firm. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: In this role, you will be strategizing and designing a sustainable employee engagement plan through social initiatives like happy hours, parties, internal sports tournaments, intellectual competitions, hobby workshops, and wellness activities. You will be responsible for proactively planning and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for the smooth execution of programs and initiatives. You will also be liaising with external vendors, comparing event proposals, forecasting expenses, conducting cost-benefit analysis, etc., in order to plan and execute seamless events. Additionally, you will be developing new and innovative ways to engage employees across D. E. Shaw India office locations. You will be staying abreast of the latest trends and practices in employee engagement through industry benchmarking. Furthermore, you will be devising non-traditional ways to develop communication strategies for greater employee participation and engagement. Your role will also include analyzing and suggesting improvements to current employee engagement processes. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic qualifications: A graduate degree, preferably in HR, with exceptional time-management skills and operational excellence, especially in driving large-scale events At least 1-5 years of hands-on experience in strategizing and executing employee engagement initiatives/events A proven track record in creating and implementing effective, result-oriented employee engagement projects and programs Ability to plan and execute effortlessly, be creative, and possess a high drive for results Ability to collaborate and work with all levels of the organization Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with various stakeholders Sensitivity to detail, creative thinking ability, and well-developed people-management skills Proficiency with MS Office, and excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast-moving, high energy, and highly collaborative environment Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/EmpEngmntDec2024 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Show more Show less