Employee Experience Manager

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

Purpose

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Employee Experience Manager to lead the design and delivery of initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and organizational culture. This role will shape the end-to-end employee journey — from onboarding to development, recognition, and purpose-driven initiatives — ensuring employees feel connected, valued, and motivated to perform at their best.

The Employee Experience Manager will act as a senior partner to HR and business leaders, driving programs that improve engagement, build pride in our mission, and create a culture of high performance and belonging.

This role is based in the United Kingdom and applicants should have the right to work there.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Journey & Engagement Programs

• Build and sustain a global onboarding experience that accelerates integration, reduces silos, and strengthens cultural connection.
• Design and manage buddy and peer-learning programs for managers and employees to support productivity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate learning and knowledge-sharing forums (Lunch & Learns, TechTalks) to promote innovation, dialogue, and continuous development.
• Partner with leaders to identify and support stretch assignments for high-potential employees to develop new skills and capabilities.
• Oversee recognition and gratitude programs, including budget allocation for celebrations and acknowledgment of team achievements.
• Lead community and impact initiatives that connect employees with purpose and reinforce pride in the organization.

Culture & Alignment

• Develop and cascade a strategic framework that connects employees to company purpose, strategy, and long-term vision.
• Strengthen internal communications to ensure success stories, employee highlights, and purpose-driven narratives are shared widely.
• Partner with regional HR teams to adapt and scale programs globally while maintaining consistency and alignment.

Performance & Growth

• Collaborate with HR Leadership to reinforce the connection between performance, development, and reward.
• Equip managers with training and resources to deliver fair, transparent, and motivating performance conversations.
• Support the expansion of employee ownership programs, reinforcing alignment between individual contributions and company success.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Establish metrics to assess program impact (e.g., onboarding effectiveness, recognition participation, engagement scores).
• Gather feedback to continuously refine programs and ensure they meet employee and organizational needs.
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership to guide future investments in employee experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in HR, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in employee engagement, organizational development, or HR leadership roles.
• Proven track record designing and scaling global engagement programs.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and improving engagement outcomes.
• Strong business acumen with ability to link employee experience to retention and performance.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience working in matrixed or global organizations strongly preferred.

Preferred Characteristics

• Experience with employee engagement and listening tools
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and engagement strategies.
• Change management expertise or certification.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
• Balance of strategic vision with hands-on program execution.