Events Executive (Contract / Intern)

Position:

Internship/ Contract Executive, Events Management (6 months to 1 year)

ABOUT SHRI

The Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) is Singapore's longest established professional HR body, dedicated to advancing the HR profession and building a thriving community of HR practitioners, business leaders and organisations. Through professional development, industry events, thought leadership and strategic partnerships, SHRI supports individuals and organisations in navigating the future of work.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a resourceful and highly organised Events Executive to support the planning and delivery of SHRI's events and engagement activities.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys making things happen. You will support the Events & Membership team across the event lifecycle, from planning, registration and stakeholder coordination to onsite execution and post-event follow-up.

You will work on a variety of events, including networking sessions, industry dialogues, workshops, conferences and signature SHRI events. The role requires strong coordination, attention to detail and the ability to stay calm and responsive when managing multiple moving parts.

Success in this role is measured by reliable execution, timely follow-through, attention to detail and the overall quality of the participant experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the planning and execution of networking sessions, workshops, conferences and signature SHRI events.

• Coordinate venues, vendors, catering, audiovisual requirements and other event logistics.

• Liaise with speakers, guests, partners and internal stakeholders on event arrangements.

• Manage invitations, registrations, confirmations and participant communications.

• Prepare event materials including run sheets, attendance lists, name badges, signage and presentation materials.

• Support event setup, registration and onsite operations.

• Track timelines and deliverables, and follow up with relevant parties to ensure deadlines are met.

• Support post-event follow-up, feedback collation and reporting.

• Assist with event-related administrative and coordination tasks as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is dependable, organised and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.

Strong candidates typically bring:

• Organised, detail-oriented and dependable, with strong follow-through.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Resourceful and able to troubleshoot when plans change.

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and digital tools.

• Previous events, hospitality or programme coordination experience is advantageous.

• Willing to work outside regular office hours when required for events.

WHY JOIN US

• Gain hands-on experience delivering professional and industry-facing events.

• Work on events involving HR leaders, business executives, industry partners and the wider professional community.

• Build practical experience across event planning, stakeholder coordination and onsite operations.

• Gain exposure to different event formats, from intimate networking sessions to major signature events.

• Work within a collaborative team where you will have opportunities to take ownership and contribute directly to event delivery.