Manager, Employee Experience

t, and a passion for creating meaningful employee experiences. You will demonstrate an ability to translate employee insights into actionable programs that strengthen culture, belonging, and performance. You will join a team navigating a fast-paced environment where your passion to engage and inspire employees will support the growth of Howard Hughes Communities business.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute employee engagement strategies that enhance connection, culture, and performance.

• Lead engagement programs such as the culture and inclusion council, culture-building events, and employee appreciation activities.

• Manage employee listening efforts, including surveys, focus groups, and feedback channels, ensuring insights drive action.

• Partner with leaders to develop and implement engagement action plans across departments.

• Collaborate closely with other Culture & People partners to ensure initiatives are aligned, integrated, and consistent with overall employee experience strategies.

• Analyze engagement metrics and trends to recommend improvements that support retention and overall employee experience.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on culture, communication, and employee experience best practices.

• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives that promote inclusion, belonging, and team effectiveness.

• Support internal communications by drafting impactful messaging that support business goals and aligns with engagement priorities and organizational values.

• Champion the company's mission and values by embedding them into programs, events, and day-to-day practices.

• Continuously evaluate engagement programs and introduce new, innovative approaches to enhance the employee experience.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience planning, building, and managing employee experiences, events, and activities, ideally in organizations with over 300 people and with multi-state geographical footprint.

• Strong proficiency in project and program management.

• Ability to plan and execute complex programs and communications independently.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills. Clear communicator and collaborator.

• Strong organization and planning skills. Excellent attention to detail.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel).

• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for assignments or events.

• Ability to regionally travel, as needed, for special assignments.

• Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.

• Able to effectively multi-task and handle multiple projects.

• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions and willing to ask if unsure.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Good problem solver/creative thinker.

• "Can-do" attitude and proactive.

• Learn other technologies as needed (Coupa, Salesforce, access badge system, etc.)

Benefits Built for You
At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness-social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan

• Generous PTO policy

• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events

• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

About Howard Hughes Communities

Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation's premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. Our award-winning portfolio includes The Woodlands®, Bridgeland®, and The Woodlands Hills® in Greater Houston; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in Greater Phoenix; Ward Village® in Honolulu; and Merriweather District® in Columbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more at communities.howardhughes.com .

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes Communities does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes Communities will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Howard Hughes Communities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Communities.