Company Overview
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.
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About the Role:
The head of CEO Communications will play an important role in leading all aspects of CEO communications for UKG. He/she will create and amplify the CEO's voice in alignment with our goals and objectives, putting the customer at the center of everything that we do, and ensuring impactful messaging across all internal and external communication channels. As the CEO's communications partner, this role will help manage internal and external communications -including social media - to drive thought leadership, visibility, and outcome-driven results.
This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional writing and communication skills, capable of crafting compelling narratives across various mediums that align with the company's strategic priorities.
About the Team:
Day-to-day, this position will work closely with the chief communications officer, senior director of public relations, chief marketing officer, and the internal communications team, to create differentiated storytelling that resonates with key stakeholders including employees, customers, media, industry analysts and strategic partners. In addition, this position will work across each of the company's key business areas, Engineering and Product, Sales, and Customer Experience to help capture a comprehensive narrative of the different ways in which UKG and its products serve our thousands of customers and their employees.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and drive the internal and external communications strategy and plan for the CEO.
- Lead all aspects of content for CEO employee communications, including town hall meetings, written content, and other channels used for engaging with UKG employees.
- Create and drive an executive media program in coordination with the Senior Director of public relations and CCO
- Lead social media strategy for the CEO, including identifying and creating a robust and consistent social media program to drive engagement across priority audiences and topics.
- Write speeches and talking points for both external and internal events.
- Elevate CEO's profile on key topics aligned with UKG's goals, with a particular focus on customers, through a mix of strategic media placements, speaking engagements and sponsored events in concert with marketing.
About You:
Basic Qualifications:
- At least 8 - 12 years of communications experience ideally in the software industry.
- Experience writing communications, speeches and other content for CEO/executive c-suite.
- A great writer, with experience spanning speech writing, messaging and talking points.
- Experience in managing a senior executive's social media strategy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Someone who can effectively solve problems by understanding industry issues, current events, and business trends.
- A well-established external media network is a plus.
Where we're going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
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Disability Accommodation
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
The pay range for this position is $159,000 to $225,000, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers