EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Overview

The Employee Engagement & Communications Manager is responsible for conveying meaningful internal communications from the Executive Leadership team to PowerSchool employees globally.

Using various communication channels, this person will create and distribute intentional messaging to employees to support the company's strategy and mission.

The EE&C Manager is also responsible for managing employee engagement, as well as events at our Folsom Headquarters, driving to improve employee recognition and on-site engagement.

This position is an individual contributor role with no direct reports and tactical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Partner directly with CEO and Executives to understand organizational goals and develop communication strategies and content to support
• Ability to understand and interpret the needs, preferences, and feedback of stakeholders to take appropriate action.
• Lead the development and execution of internal communications strategies.
• Lead Folsom on-site events planning to improve employee experience and increase engagement.
• Support production and content for Global Town Halls
• Content development and hosting for People Experience leadership sessions.
• Proactively create and manage standalone messaging and campaigns through email, chat, intranet, presentations, digital signage and other channels to deliver compelling content that engages employees and strengthens company culture.
• Serve as primary author of executive communication, organizational announcements, and change management messaging that align with brand voice, goals, and values.
• Develop and support engagement surveys, pulse surveys, and eNPS and make recommendations based on results.
• Cross collaboration with other program leaders and Marketing team to ensure consistency with internal and external communication strategy and messaging.
• Contribute to the production of weekly company newsletter.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications and make improvements based on data analysis and feedback.
• Stay up to date on industry best practices and identify needed changes.

Qualifications

To be considered for and to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Qualifications include :

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, or communications
• 5+ years of experience working in Marketing, internal communications, or related field.
• Proven success increasing employee engagement.
• Experience partnering with CEO and / or other executives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication and presentation to stakeholders
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative messaging and story development
• Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, or other design experience
• Preferred public company experience.
• Candidates must be located in the greater Sacramento / Folsom area.

Environmental Factors

• When in a PowerSchool office, you will experience a collaborative work environment near co-workers.
• Expect social interactions and interruptions.
• Rare travel.

Physical Requirements

Lifting / Carrying :

• Occasionally carrying items weighing under 10 lbs.
• Rarely carrying items weighing between 11-20 lbs.

Twisting / Turning :

• Occasionally reaching over shoulder, overhead and reaching outward
• Occasionally bending
• Frequently walking normal surfaces
• Constant sitting

Other :

• Constant use of keyboard, fine dexterity, grasping, holding
• Constant repetitive motion - hands

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits :

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits : Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
• A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $119,000 - $146,000. The compensation range is specific to the United States and incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training;

licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data / range parameters.

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

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