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Director, Global Employee and Executive Communications

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Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of communications experience in external corporate executive change and employee engagement communications
  • Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience or experience leading complex matrixed teams
  • Proven ability to counsel corporate executives and internal partners with consistent messaging
  • Strong storytelling and writing editing skills across multiple media and channels
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver enterprise-wide initiatives
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams
  • High attention to detail and strong business acumen in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Fluency and use of GenAI in day-to-day communications work

Nice to have

  • Strategic thinker
  • Creative leader
  • Strong judgment
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Self-starter
  • Balanced thinker
  • Organized
  • Proactive
  • Collaborative

Day to day

  • Develop and execute integrated employee and executive communication strategies that inspire engagement and support business priorities.
  • Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver proactive messaging, thought leadership and change communications across multiple channels.
  • Create polished, visually compelling materials such as speeches, presentations, intranet content, briefing documents and enterprise-wide communications.
  • Measure communication effectiveness, track progress and improve strategies using insights and data.

Hiring process

  • Apply through the company careers site or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees