Senior Program Specialist - Engagement and Culture (Hybrid)

About the Role

Responsible for contributing to the development and execution of employee programs and initiatives set out in the employee communications strategy and plan. This includes accountability for managing and overseeing specific initiatives such as onboarding, town halls, engagement activities, leading the culture committee, post-event surveys, and "all employee" emails/newsletters. The role aims to create visibility into the department roadmap, priorities, projects, and work across the full department, foster greater connection and collaboration across teams, and strengthen employees’ sense of belonging and connection to the department, its mission, and its work to enhance employee engagement and department culture.

Responsibilities

• Support strategies and initiatives that engage employees through compelling communications outreach, programs, and initiatives.
• Contribute to developing employee communications strategies aligned with and supporting department strategies and priorities.
• Contribute to the development and effective use of a communications plan for employee communications relevant to the department and engagement in departmental activities, meetings, and events.
• Contribute to the development of multifaceted plans with initiatives and programs that advance team engagement and drive clearly defined messages across all channels of distribution.
• Collaborate with peers and team engagement committees to identify opportunities to enhance department engagement, increase visibility of department projects, colleagues, and work, engage leadership, and plan and execute related internal programs and initiatives.
• Manage content for the engagement program and department resources that enhance onboarding, team information sharing, and access to department and team supporting materials.
• Manage all planning logistics for department town halls and leadership meetings, including liaising with vendors, colleagues, and partners to ensure flawless execution.
• Track and measure by administering and analyzing post-event surveys to inform future efforts and monitor progress.
• Prepare and send specific "all-department" emails/newsletters including VP messages on important initiatives, activities, and events.
• Manage timing and flow of communications, partnering with Associate Director on editorial calendar planning and coordination with internal communications, sites, and materials.
• Coordinate with BHR and other functions communications teams to ensure all communications are coordinated, delivered effectively, and drive employee engagement and participation.
• Identify new communications channels/solutions for more efficient publishing of content while building greater engagement with employees.
• Work closely with Brand & Communication functions to support business initiatives across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience OR Master's Degree with 4 years of experience.
• Respective years of relevant experience and proven history of success in managing employee communications initiatives that protect corporate reputation, citizenship, crisis planning, and company values.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with knowledge of emerging communication trends and technologies.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs.
• 4+ years of experience and a proven track record of success in managing employee communications initiatives.
• Experience in the healthcare/bio-pharma industry is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid.