Employee Communications Strategist - #250385

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.

About The Team

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Employee Communications, the Senior Employee Communications Strategist will connect employees to our business strategy and drive engagement through strategic, inspiring and impactful communications for the EPIC (Engineering, Product, Innovation and Cloud) organization.

About The Role

This role involves developing and executing comprehensive communication plans for senior leadership within the EPIC organization including executive memos, high-impact strategic organizational announcements, newsletter articles, and support for town halls. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, organized professional with exceptional writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of learning quickly and excelling in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic internal communication plans tailored to engage a global employee base, with a specific focus on the Engineering and Product organizations.
• Write compelling business communications, including announcements and articles, that effectively convey key messages, demonstrate business impact, and clearly outline how employees can contribute to achieving strategic objectives.
• Champion and support special projects and initiatives that drive employee engagement.
• Manage high-impact internal activities at UKG, such as town halls and other presentations ensuring that our employees are informed, engaged, and connected.
• Maintain strong partnerships with Chiefs of Staff, HR Business Partners, and Communications and Enablement teams to align and execute impactful organizational change and communication initiatives.
  
  

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Possess an appropriate bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• Seasoned Communicator: Minimum of 7+ years of experience writing internal communications and implementing strategic internal communication campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience or understanding communications strategies and logistics involved in supporting employee town hall meetings or similar large-scale internal events.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with both Mac and PC platforms is preferred, as well as proficiency in communication technology tools such as SharePoint, Canva, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is essential.
  
  

Preferred Communications

• 1+ years of experience in supporting executive internal communications.
• Collaborative Spirit: A strong team player who actively seeks input, welcomes feedback, and offers to help to colleagues proactively.
• Meticulously Organized: Highly detail-oriented, exceptionally accurate, and adept at follow-up, ensuring that no communication or task falls through the cracks.
• Strong Prioritization and Time Management Skills: Ability to effectively manage multiple high-priority tasks in parallel, set clear expectations, and meet deadlines in an environment with a high sense of urgency.
• Customer-Centric Attitude: Approach your work with a positive and professional demeanor, always focused on meeting the needs of our employees.
• Self-Motivated: Display a strong drive to learn and develop new skills, keeping pace with evolving communication trends and strategies.
• Easily Grasps Technical Details: Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply complex technical terminology and concepts.
• Video Editing experience in Adobe Premier Pro.
  
  

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

Equal Opportunity Employer   

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.     

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The pay range for this position is $99,800 to $143,450, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers