Sr. Communications Manager 2, Employee Communications - GTO

LinkedIn•San Francisco, CA

14h•$148,000 - $233,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LinkedIn is hiring a Senior Communications Manager for its Employee Communications team. Based in San Francisco, Mountain View, or Sunnyvale, the role is hybrid, with work performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days according to business needs. The position leads enterprise-wide communications that support workforce programs, initiatives, and priorities. It serves as a strategic communications partner to the Performance Management and Compensation teams, shaping communications that build employee awareness, understanding, and engagement. The role also leads LinkedIn's enterprise People Leader Communications strategy, equipping people leaders to understand, communicate, and act on workforce priorities. The manager partners with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to translate complex people programs and strategies into clear, compelling communications for employees and people leaders. The role also leads or supports priority HR communications, including organizational change and issues management, and measures communications effectiveness to inform future strategies.

Requirements

At least 9 years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related experience, including at least 3 years in Employee Communications; or a bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field and at least 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in Employee Communications.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of experience supporting senior executives.
At least 6 years of experience in employee communications.
At least 2 years of HR communications experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a communications- or marketing-focused role.
Experience developing communications strategies for people leaders and translating complex workforce or HR programs into clear, actionable communications.
Experience advising senior leaders and navigating complex, cross-functional stakeholder environments.
Exceptional judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to operate with a high degree of discretion.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including managing multiple communications initiatives simultaneously and operating effectively in ambiguity.
Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build alignment across all levels of an organization.
Employee communications, HR communications, communications strategy, executive communications, storytelling, strategic influence, stakeholder management, problem solving, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

Advise senior leaders across GTO and the enterprise on communications messaging, channels, timing, and employee engagement.
Provide strategic communications counsel to the Performance Management and Compensation teams, shaping and executing internal narratives for key programs and initiatives.
Lead and implement the enterprise People Leader Communications strategy to drive awareness, engagement, and action.
Lead and support priority HR communications, including organizational change and issues management.
Measure and evaluate communications effectiveness and use insights to strengthen future strategies.
Build and own relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to drive alignment, consistency, and effective decision-making.
Influence across teams and organizational levels while balancing stakeholder perspectives and business needs.
Develop compelling narratives and content that bring people strategies, programs, and workforce priorities to life.
Translate complex HR, Performance Management, Compensation, and workforce topics into clear, accessible, and actionable communications.
Create high-quality content across formats and channels, including email, live events, video, and other employee communications.