CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. For this critical role, we are looking for the candidate to be based in Mumbai. You may choose to work from home in Mumbai; however, you will be required to travel to our Andheri East office once a week for business requirements, meetings, or company/team events, or on short notice as needed.

Great teams don’t just work together— they thrive together. At Cactus Communications, we’re on a mission to build a workplace where people feel connected, valued, inspired, and reach their highest potential. As an Employee Experience Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a people-first culture that fosters engagement, belonging, and excitement. You’ll design and execute high-impact engagement programs, facilitate seamless internal communication, and create unforgettable experiences—both virtual and in-person.

If you have a passion for creating meaningful employee experiences, strong event planning skills, and a knack for engaging remote teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

• Design and implement innovative engagement programs that strengthen workplace culture in a remote-first environment, ensuring employees feel connected, valued, and inspired.
• Organize and execute both in-person and virtual events, including company meetups, awards, and cultural celebrations, across multiple locations in India while ensuring seamless planning and execution.
• Develop compelling internal communication strategies that keep employees informed, motivated, and engaged, ensuring a strong connection between teams and leadership.
• Gather employee feedback through surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one discussions, analyzing insights to refine engagement strategies and improve the overall employee experience.
• Lead the execution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and wellness programs, ensuring initiatives that foster inclusivity, belonging, and well-being across the organization.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute 16+ high-impact events annually while maintaining a lean budget, bringing creativity and resourcefulness to deliver impactful experiences beyond what money can buy.
• Collaborate closely with HRBPs, admin, IT, and function heads to drive engagement initiatives, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and enhance understanding between teams.

#LI-Hybrid

• Top-notch verbal and written English communication skills
• 5–8 years of experience in Employee Experience, People Engagement, HR Communications, or Event Management.
• Proven expertise in event planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong customer-first approach, emotional maturity, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to engage remote teams and drive participation in virtual events.
• Background in marketing, internal comms, or L&D is a plus.
• Experience working with employee engagement tools like Amber or running engagement surveys is a plus.

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds.

For this role, the process begins with an interview conducted virtually by the Director, Employee Experience. Following this, candidates will complete a couple of personality assessments to evaluate key traits relevant to the role. Next, shortlisted candidates will participate in an interview with the CHRO for which we may request you to visit our office in Andheri East.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

At Cactus Communications, we break barriers between science and researchers. We are a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. At CACTUS, we champion an "accelerate from anywhere" culture that fuels our high-performance mindset. Flexibility isn't just a benefit—it’s the cornerstone of our productivity. By empowering our teams to work when and where they thrive best, we ensure innovation, drive, and excellence remain at the heart of everything we do. Together we, Power research. Empower people.