Senior Director, Employee Communications - Global Talent and Programs

Company Description

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

Job Description

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from a LinkedIn office on select days and from home, as determined by the business needs of the team.

This role will be based in San Francisco or Mountain View, CA.

We’re looking for a globally-minded strategic leader to craft world-class employee communications at LinkedIn. This role will partner with our Chief People Officer and Talent organization to develop company-wide employee communications that drive clarity, connection, and a sense of purpose. You will also be a strategic thought partner to executives across the company, developing and delivering high-stakes employee communications.

The ideal candidate brings public company knowledge and expertise in crafting compelling employee communications to global audiences at scale, no matter the topic. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity and demonstrate an ability to experiment and develop adaptable approaches. You’ll also be highly skilled in leading effective change communications, organizational-wide communications, and building for scale. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about using communications to engage and inspire employees, amplify our culture, and support business growth.

In this role, you will lead a high-impact team that supports communications for evolving and critical needs across our company. You will also oversee our internal trust communications strategies and issues management, working closely with cross-functional partners including Legal, Policy, and Workplace. Reporting to the Vice President of Employee Communications, you’ll support developing a best-in-class employee communications team, setting long-term organizational strategy, and helping shape LinkedIn’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted thought partner to the Chief People Officer and the organization’s senior leaders, advising on the right forum, timing, and content of communications to ensure employees are informed, inspired, and empowered to help LinkedIn succeed.

• Drive communications to LinkedIn’s global employees about all Talent-related initiatives including benefits, talent development, performance management, employee experience, DIBs, and hiring. 

• Manage the global Talent organization’s strategic calendar to ensure effective coordination so that employees receive the right information at the right time through the right channels.

• Provide expert communications counsel to internal stakeholders, including Talent, Legal, and Policy executive teams to support change management, talent initiatives, and employee engagement programs.

• Oversee internal response strategies for issues and crises, providing clear communications to employees as required.

• Creatively use different communication formats such as live events, videos, emails to inform and inspire employees. 

• Evaluate the impact of internal communications and use insights to optimize and evolve strategies.

• Lead complex, large-scale change communications initiatives.

• Guide a team of talented employee communications professionals, supporting their growth and overseeing strategy, resourcing and prioritization. 

• Lead with adaptability, focus on problem solving through innovative solutions, and thrive in a landscape that can rapidly evolve.  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 13+ years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related experience AND 10+ years employee communications experience in Employee Communications.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field AND 10+ years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related experience, AND 10 + years employee communications experience in Employee Communications.

• 10+ years of people management experience.

• Proven track record for leading and inspiring high performing employee communications teams.

• Proven expertise in Tal