Sr. Employee Communications Specialist, Product & Technology

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About the Team

Workday is looking for a passionate and experienced Employee Communications professional to support our global Product & Technology (P&T) organization. Reporting to the Director of Employee Communications, you will play a key role in developing and executing communications strategies and tactics that inform and engage our P&T employees, ensuring they are aligned with Workday and P&T’s business goals and inspired by Workday’s culture. In this role, you will partner closely with the Chief of Staff for Workday President, Product & Technology.

About the Role

Seize this unique opportunity to:

• Drive impactful communications that empower P&T teams to achieve their goals and deliver exceptional products.

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and drive strategic initiatives.

• Shape the future of Workday’s Employee Communications function, setting the standard for best-in-class functional support.

• Be a champion for P&T Workmates, ensuring they feel informed, engaged, and connected to Workday’s mission and values.

About You

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute proactive communication strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring functional communications are integrated into Workday's overall communications approach in impactful and measurable ways.

• Produce company-wide comms on behalf of the org, engaging all Workmates with Workday’s products and technology - i.e. content for global town halls, employee profiles, internal campaigns

• Manage P&T's editorial calendar and internal communications channels, including email, Slack, newsletters, and intranet hub.

• Partner with P&T leaders and stakeholders to identify communication needs and opportunities, ensuring alignment and integration with company-wide initiatives.

• Write, edit, and manage the production of a variety of communications materials, newsletters, talking points, and digital content.

• Support the planning and execution of P&T employee events, such as town halls, internal developer conference and large-scale team meetings.

• Measure the effectiveness of communications and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Incorporate industry trends and best practices in employee communications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies aligned with business goals.

• 8+ years of experience in employee communications / internal communications, preferably in a fast-paced, high-tech company.

• Outstanding writing and editing skills; ability to create content for a broad spectrum of multimedia communications channels.

• Ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and