Hays
Sr. Manager, Brand & Communications
Hays - Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30326
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What future do you want to create?
At Hays, we believe in being lifelong partners - to our people as well as our customers. With over 50 years of business success, we have a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn't just about being part of a global business leader, it's about making a difference in the world of work.
Equipped with the skills, solutions, and technological capabilities of a true leadership partner, you'll put our customers at the heart of everything you do. We deliver holistic workforce solutions, including RPOs and MSPs, to solve the challenges our customers face today, tomorrow and in the future.
Our knowledge through scale, deep understanding, and our ability to meaningfully innovate is what sets us apart.
To support you in providing the advice, insights, and expertise our customers need to navigate a more complex world of work, we continually invest in your training and development and offer a rich variety of career opportunities across the globe.
Our culture is grounded in collaboration and inclusivity; we offer remote, hybrid and office working options and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work.
A career at Hays means working with skilled people from diverse backgrounds who are encouraged to think beyond, building partnerships across regions while united by the Hays spirit and guided by our belief to always do the right thing.
Let's create your tomorrow
WHY JOIN HAYS?
Be part of the team
We're driven to work hard but know when to have fun. We call it the Hays spirit. You'll experience this motivating energy in every part of our global team, and an inclusive environment where you can be yourself.
Feel set up to thrive
We're believers that personal growth leads to professional progression. Our open and accessible managers support you throughout your career, making sure you feel heard, valued and set up to succeed.
Go further in your career
Our scale and expertise mean you have access to a variety of progression opportunities. We give you firm foundations for your career, and the speed you can move forward is determined by your performance.
Work at the leading edge
Joining Hays means joining a business that's going places. We're transforming the way we do things, and shaping the future of the world of work, so if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, Hays is the place to be.
OUR VALUES
BUILD PARTNERSHIPS - THINK BEYOND - DO THE RIGHT THING
Your new role: Develop and execute a comprehensive brand and communication strategy that align with Hays Americas goals, working in collaboration with the content team, global counterparts and local operations/sales and People & Culture levels. Establish, monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness of brand and communications initiatives and providing recommendations for future improvements. Build effective working relationships with external vendors and key operators to drive engagement and support brand & communication strategies. Establish relationships with global counterparts to share best practice and lead the Americas marketing agenda in the global Hays Social, PR & Comms and Brand & Creative competency groups. Collaborate with wider team and business to develop and execute campaigns and promotions that align with the company's marketing and brand objectives, driving the social, partnership, event and PR elements. Leverage, manage, and optimize the most effective social media and communication channels across the Americas to meet our goals, leading content creation, curation, and distribution, focusing on employee advocacy. Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends and technologies to improve the company's online presence. Write and edit press releases, media pitches, communication toolkits and other PR materials to communicate key messages to target audience. Increase profile of Hays' senior executives for comment and insight on key industry and employment issues to position Hays as go-to-recruiter in the market. Manage crisis communications and issue management strategies to protect the company's reputation, working with the Senior Director, and ensuring leadership awareness as required. Identify and secure partnership and sponsorship opportunities, including events, that drive brand awareness and revenue growth, working with the wider marketing team and business to maximize return. Manage the end-to-end planning and execution of sponsorship, partnership & events, including coordinating with vendors, managing budgets, and overseeing logistics and leading the sponsorship and event processes. Ensure new employees are effectively inducted, trained and coached on best practice social and TOC as it aligns with their respective roles, notable senior leaders and needed for media engagement. Accountable for ensuring adherence to the brand guidelines, encouraging the use of correct templates, assets and Brand Portal amongst marketing teams, suppliers and the broader business. Act as a champion for 'tone of voice' - encourage the use of our strong tone of voice in all communications to differentiate ourselves from our competitors. Create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all people are respected as individuals. Manage individual team and performance effectively by clearing communicating expectations, regularly monitoring, notable setting of team objectives, conducting performance appraisals and rewarding and recognizing employees.
What we're looking for:
Essential: Strong background in external brand and communication strategy and delivery in the US, with the ability to craft compelling messaging, events and content for a variety of audiences, but with a focus on B2B. Proven track record of executing successful campaigns and events that have generated positive engagement, media coverage and increased brand awareness and revenue. Digital and social media savvy, with a strong grasp on the evolving digital media landscape, algorithms and best practices. Knowledge of media relations and experience with media outreach. Attention to detail and analytic skills, with the ability to monitor and analyze media coverage and adjust strategies as needed. Proven experience in managing & developing people. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence. Strategic thinking and understanding of business impact across departments. Able to prioritize among competing requests in a fast-paced environment; embrace change; and demonstrate diplomacy, professionalism and a positive attitude.
Desired: Experience in the recruitment and workforce solutions industry. Knowledge of STEM fields and Enterprise client needs. Familiarity with North American and LATAM markets, and existing relationships with business media.
What you will get: We offer base compensation of $75k-$90k plus a 10% performance bonus. Hybrid/flexible schedule. PTO starting at 22 days, 2 floating holidays and 2 volunteer days. Our top producers have the opportunity to
earn UNLIMITED PTO . Competitively priced medical, vision and dental plans to choose what works best for you. 401K with guaranteed match and fast-paced vesting schedule.
What you need to do now
Excited yet? If you're already itching to take the next step to achieving your career goals, apply now.
More about us
Hays is the world's leading recruitment experts. Last year we placed 80,000 people in permanent jobs and over 250,000 people in to temporary roles globally. We employ over 13,000 recruiting experts in 32 countries with opportunities for growth, leadership and travel. And enjoy an unrivalled position as the number most followed staffing company on LinkedIn, with over 6 million followers.
For us it starts with people. By combining years of hands-on experience with global and local expertise, we deliver tangible insights that help move our customers forward.
We challenge the status quo in our ways of working, our technology and tools, and how we envisage the future of stronger, fairer, more inclusive working environments for everyone.
Everyone is welcome here. We care deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion (Search "Hays Our Promise" to read more). We encourage applicants from all groups, including women, indigenous people, visible or racial minorities, persons with disabilities, and anyone else who may belong to any group protected by federal, state, or local law. We have active employee resource groups which you can tap into from day one including the Pride Network, Black Excellence Network, WE Lead (for female leaders), and other employee resource groups supporting Veterans, Neurodiverse individuals, South Asians, and individuals interested in Sustainability. We have a very active relationship with Think Big for Kids who we support with their work of supporting youth engagement. You will be given in-depth training around different DE&I topics, which we believe are not only important for us, but for our clients and our candidates. At Hays, we foster a culture of inclusion. We want to hear from you. You are welcome here.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with difference backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
At Hays, we believe in being lifelong partners - to our people as well as our customers. With over 50 years of business success, we have a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn't just about being part of a global business leader, it's about making a difference in the world of work.
Equipped with the skills, solutions, and technological capabilities of a true leadership partner, you'll put our customers at the heart of everything you do. We deliver holistic workforce solutions, including RPOs and MSPs, to solve the challenges our customers face today, tomorrow and in the future.
Our knowledge through scale, deep understanding, and our ability to meaningfully innovate is what sets us apart.
To support you in providing the advice, insights, and expertise our customers need to navigate a more complex world of work, we continually invest in your training and development and offer a rich variety of career opportunities across the globe.
Our culture is grounded in collaboration and inclusivity; we offer remote, hybrid and office working options and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work.
A career at Hays means working with skilled people from diverse backgrounds who are encouraged to think beyond, building partnerships across regions while united by the Hays spirit and guided by our belief to always do the right thing.
Let's create your tomorrow
WHY JOIN HAYS?
Be part of the team
We're driven to work hard but know when to have fun. We call it the Hays spirit. You'll experience this motivating energy in every part of our global team, and an inclusive environment where you can be yourself.
Feel set up to thrive
We're believers that personal growth leads to professional progression. Our open and accessible managers support you throughout your career, making sure you feel heard, valued and set up to succeed.
Go further in your career
Our scale and expertise mean you have access to a variety of progression opportunities. We give you firm foundations for your career, and the speed you can move forward is determined by your performance.
Work at the leading edge
Joining Hays means joining a business that's going places. We're transforming the way we do things, and shaping the future of the world of work, so if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, Hays is the place to be.
OUR VALUES
BUILD PARTNERSHIPS - THINK BEYOND - DO THE RIGHT THING
Your new role: Develop and execute a comprehensive brand and communication strategy that align with Hays Americas goals, working in collaboration with the content team, global counterparts and local operations/sales and People & Culture levels. Establish, monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness of brand and communications initiatives and providing recommendations for future improvements. Build effective working relationships with external vendors and key operators to drive engagement and support brand & communication strategies. Establish relationships with global counterparts to share best practice and lead the Americas marketing agenda in the global Hays Social, PR & Comms and Brand & Creative competency groups. Collaborate with wider team and business to develop and execute campaigns and promotions that align with the company's marketing and brand objectives, driving the social, partnership, event and PR elements. Leverage, manage, and optimize the most effective social media and communication channels across the Americas to meet our goals, leading content creation, curation, and distribution, focusing on employee advocacy. Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends and technologies to improve the company's online presence. Write and edit press releases, media pitches, communication toolkits and other PR materials to communicate key messages to target audience. Increase profile of Hays' senior executives for comment and insight on key industry and employment issues to position Hays as go-to-recruiter in the market. Manage crisis communications and issue management strategies to protect the company's reputation, working with the Senior Director, and ensuring leadership awareness as required. Identify and secure partnership and sponsorship opportunities, including events, that drive brand awareness and revenue growth, working with the wider marketing team and business to maximize return. Manage the end-to-end planning and execution of sponsorship, partnership & events, including coordinating with vendors, managing budgets, and overseeing logistics and leading the sponsorship and event processes. Ensure new employees are effectively inducted, trained and coached on best practice social and TOC as it aligns with their respective roles, notable senior leaders and needed for media engagement. Accountable for ensuring adherence to the brand guidelines, encouraging the use of correct templates, assets and Brand Portal amongst marketing teams, suppliers and the broader business. Act as a champion for 'tone of voice' - encourage the use of our strong tone of voice in all communications to differentiate ourselves from our competitors. Create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all people are respected as individuals. Manage individual team and performance effectively by clearing communicating expectations, regularly monitoring, notable setting of team objectives, conducting performance appraisals and rewarding and recognizing employees.
What we're looking for:
Essential: Strong background in external brand and communication strategy and delivery in the US, with the ability to craft compelling messaging, events and content for a variety of audiences, but with a focus on B2B. Proven track record of executing successful campaigns and events that have generated positive engagement, media coverage and increased brand awareness and revenue. Digital and social media savvy, with a strong grasp on the evolving digital media landscape, algorithms and best practices. Knowledge of media relations and experience with media outreach. Attention to detail and analytic skills, with the ability to monitor and analyze media coverage and adjust strategies as needed. Proven experience in managing & developing people. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence. Strategic thinking and understanding of business impact across departments. Able to prioritize among competing requests in a fast-paced environment; embrace change; and demonstrate diplomacy, professionalism and a positive attitude.
Desired: Experience in the recruitment and workforce solutions industry. Knowledge of STEM fields and Enterprise client needs. Familiarity with North American and LATAM markets, and existing relationships with business media.
What you will get: We offer base compensation of $75k-$90k plus a 10% performance bonus. Hybrid/flexible schedule. PTO starting at 22 days, 2 floating holidays and 2 volunteer days. Our top producers have the opportunity to
earn UNLIMITED PTO . Competitively priced medical, vision and dental plans to choose what works best for you. 401K with guaranteed match and fast-paced vesting schedule.
What you need to do now
Excited yet? If you're already itching to take the next step to achieving your career goals, apply now.
More about us
Hays is the world's leading recruitment experts. Last year we placed 80,000 people in permanent jobs and over 250,000 people in to temporary roles globally. We employ over 13,000 recruiting experts in 32 countries with opportunities for growth, leadership and travel. And enjoy an unrivalled position as the number most followed staffing company on LinkedIn, with over 6 million followers.
For us it starts with people. By combining years of hands-on experience with global and local expertise, we deliver tangible insights that help move our customers forward.
We challenge the status quo in our ways of working, our technology and tools, and how we envisage the future of stronger, fairer, more inclusive working environments for everyone.
Everyone is welcome here. We care deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion (Search "Hays Our Promise" to read more). We encourage applicants from all groups, including women, indigenous people, visible or racial minorities, persons with disabilities, and anyone else who may belong to any group protected by federal, state, or local law. We have active employee resource groups which you can tap into from day one including the Pride Network, Black Excellence Network, WE Lead (for female leaders), and other employee resource groups supporting Veterans, Neurodiverse individuals, South Asians, and individuals interested in Sustainability. We have a very active relationship with Think Big for Kids who we support with their work of supporting youth engagement. You will be given in-depth training around different DE&I topics, which we believe are not only important for us, but for our clients and our candidates. At Hays, we foster a culture of inclusion. We want to hear from you. You are welcome here.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with difference backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.