Sr Dir Employee Communications

Ultimate Software; Pune District; On-site; INR 20,00,000 - 30,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Senior Director of Communications in Pune, India. This role involves leading internal and external communications, enhancing corporate brand visibility, and managing media relations. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in communications within a tech environment and is skilled in crafting engaging content. This position offers a chance to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Customizable expense reimbursement programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years in corporate communications, internal communications, or related fields.
• Proven track record in managing communications in a multinational environment.
• Strong media relations network in India.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging internal communication strategies.
• Manage communications for organizational updates.
• Build relationships with Indian media and handle press engagements.

Skills

Corporate communications

Public relations

Marketing

Media relations

Strong written communication

Job description

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.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Communications to lead our internal and external communications efforts in India. This role will be instrumental in aligning regional initiatives with our global strategy and vision, enhancing our corporate and employer brand, and fostering a strong, connected culture across teams. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of internal and external communications expertise, is media relations savvy, and has marketing acumen to elevate our presence in the Indian market.

Responsibilities:

• Internal Communications: Partner with leadership to create compelling employee communication campaigns that support the foster a strong sense of connection across teams.
• Internal Communications: Develop and implement engaging internal communication strategies to align teams in India with the company’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
• Internal Communications: Manage communications around organizational updates, milestones, and change initiatives to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Internal Communications: Collaborate with other regional leads within Asia Pac to ensure brand and communications consistency, alignment, and efficiency.
• Internal Communications: Serve as communications lead for crisis communications in the region, partnering with HR and workplace leads.
• Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with Indian media, including industry publications, business journalists, and influencers.
• Media Relations: Manage outside PR agency to execute press releases, media pitches, executive communications, and thought leadership content to tell UKG’s story in the region and drive positive coverage of the company’s initiatives and industry impact.
• Media Relations: Identify and coordinate opportunities for in-country and U.S.-based leadership for local media engagements, speaking opportunities, and interviews.
• Marketing & Employer Branding and Alignment: Develop and execute marketing campaigns that enhance our employer brand visibility in India, with a focus on customer acquisition, partnerships, and recruitment.
• Marketing & Employer Branding and Alignment: Localize global marketing strategies to resonate with the Indian audience while maintaining brand consistency.
• Marketing & Employer Branding and Alignment: Manage in-country events, sponsorships, and branding opportunities to position the company as a market leader in SaaS HCM solutions.
• Marketing & Employer Branding and Alignment: Partner with HR, talent acquisition, and marketing teams to design and implement strategies to attract top talent in the region.
• Marketing & Employer Branding and Alignment: Leverage branding initiatives to elevate the company narrative as an employer of choice, emphasizing culture, values, and career growth.
• Collaborate with sales, customer success, and partner teams to ensure communication efforts support business objectives

About You:

• Experience: 15+ years in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, marketing, or related fields, preferably within a global technology or SaaS company.
• Experience: HR Technology software experience a plus.
• Experience: Proven track record of managing internal and external communications in a multinational environment.
• Experience: Strong media relations network and experience handling press engagements in India.
• Experience: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Experience: Understanding cultural nuances to ensure UKG communications in a way that engages all employees in the region.
• Experience: Experience in building and executing marketing and branding strategies that drive measurable results.
• Experience: Eagerness to learn about product and industry level trends and how to build communications strategies to support

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver’s license, social security card, or passport during a job interview. For new hires, we do not ask for payment for equipment purchase, cost for training, or to receive onboarding documents. UKG does not make job offers outside of our formal hiring process.

It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps 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 entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.