Senior Manager Internal Communications

$145,000 - $185,000/Yr

Paylocity - Remote, OR

Full-time - Manager

Remote, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sr. Manager of Internal Communications at Paylocity is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive internal communications strategy that reflects the company's employee-centric culture. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure effective communication of organizational initiatives and updates, while also leading a team of internal communicators to deliver clear and impactful messaging across all internal channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic internal communications plan that supports Paylocity's goals, culture, and employee engagement initiatives
• Lead and mentor a team of internal communicators, providing guidance and ensuring the delivery of clear, consistent, and impactful messaging across all internal channels
• Partner closely with senior leadership to craft and deliver executive communications, including town halls, leadership messages, etc.
• Oversee the creation, management, and optimization of content for various internal platforms
• Measure the effectiveness of internal communications efforts and use data-driven insights to continuously improve strategies and tactics
• Manage crisis communications internally, ensuring employees are informed and updated during critical situations
• Collaborate with HR, Marketing, legal, and other departments to align internal messaging with external brand positioning and talent acquisition efforts
• Develop messaging for key company updates, including enterprise-level leadership announcements, major business initiatives, and significant organizational changes
• Manage and maintain internal communication channels, ensuring content is up-to-date and aligned with strategic objectives
• Provide counsel to senior leadership on best practices for internal communication and assist in preparing speeches, presentations, and talking points.

Requirements

• 8 -10-years' experience in corporate or internal communications
• 5+ years' experience leading teams
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field
• Adept at advising, influencing and presenting to executive leadership
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate financial performance and business objectives that can be understood and internalized by all employees
• Ability to create structure, strategy, process and introduce best practice across the function and the organization
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of applying innovative thinking and strategic approaches to communications strategies
• Must be able to transition seamlessly from strategic ideation to tactical execution
• Highly collaborative, with a client-service mentality and the ability to partner across the entire organization
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Career development opportunities
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance