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 foster collaboration.

• Track record of achieving goals and driving positive change.

• High degree of flexibility, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Experience with change management and communicating key initiatives across multiple internal target audiences.

• Innovative mindset -- always looking for ways to improve how Workday communicates with and engages employees.

Other Qualifications:

• A strong understanding of the technology industry and Workday's products and services is preferred.

• Basic skills in visual and slide design using Google Slides.

• Experience with LumApps (Intranet platform), Staffbase (Mass communication tool), and video editing tools are a plus.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $137,600 USD - $206,400 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $110,200 USD - $206,400 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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