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Senior Internal Communications Manager - People

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Samsara

Jan 21

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    People, HR & Administration
  • Houston
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must have 8+ years in Internal Communications with HR experience, excellent storytelling skills, ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, and tech/SaaS background preferred.
  • You will create and execute internal communications strategies, manage programs, engage with stakeholders, support managers, and drive culture initiatives to enhance talent development and retention.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of Internal Communications experience, including building and executing strategic internal communications programs. HR Comms experience is required.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of People programs.
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills (written, verbal, and visual) with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, concise, and compelling messages.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment with continuous change. Multi-tasker with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects end-to-end.
  • Bias for action and focused on results.
  • Ability to quickly solve problems, run customer feedback loops, and meet tight deadlines.
  • A trustworthy and dependable team player, partnering with other Comms team members.
  • Tech and SaaS company experience (strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Build and execute a strategic internal communications strategy to communicate our People strategy, programs, and processes to help us develop and retain great talent across the company.
  • Create robust communication plans for various programs, developing messaging and materials, and exploring creative new ways of communicating. Support on a wide range of internal communications, including emails, FAQs, leader/manager guides, and videos to drive understanding of people programs, processes and initiatives across the company. You should be as comfortable working on an internal comms plan as you are rolling up your sleeves and producing a newsletter or video.
  • Define and execute our manager communications strategy, driving regular updates to our people manager community via Slack and our monthly manager newsletter, Leading the Flock.
  • Build relationships with executives and stakeholder partners and act as a strategic thought partner on their communications to their teams, and to the rest of the company.
  • Drive thoughtful and impactful communications that support the evolving needs of a high growth organization (including change management and culture initiatives).
  • Understand our various employee audiences, keep a pulse on the organization, and run feedback loops as you go.
  • Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work, and this role is specifically open to candidates based in the US.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Internal Communications Manager?

The primary responsibilities include building and executing a strategic internal communications strategy, creating robust communication plans, defining and executing manager communications strategy, building relationships with executives, and driving impactful communications that support the evolving needs of the organization.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The minimum requirements include 8+ years of internal communications experience, strong knowledge of People programs, excellent communication and storytelling skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.

Is experience in a tech or SaaS company preferred for this role?

Yes, tech and SaaS company experience is strongly preferred for this position.

What cultural principles does Samsara promote?

Samsara promotes cultural principles that include a focus on customer success, building for the long term, adopting a growth mindset, being inclusive, and winning as a team.

What benefits do full-time employees receive?

Full-time employees receive a competitive compensation package, employee-led remote and flexible working arrangements, health benefits, and access to the Samsara for Good charity fund, among other benefits.

How does Samsara approach diversity in the workplace?

Samsara is committed to increasing diversity across the team and ensuring that it is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact, welcoming applicants regardless of their background.

What is the company's stance on accommodating individuals with disabilities?

Samsara is committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

What steps are taken to prevent fraudulent employment offers?

Samsara warns applicants about scams involving fake job interviews or offers and specifies that official communication will only come from emails ending in '@samsara.com' or '@us-greenhouse-mail.io'.

What is the focus of the internal communications strategy?

The internal communications strategy focuses on communicating the People strategy, programs, and processes to help develop and retain great talent across the company.

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Samsara

Pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a system of record that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. Samsara operates in North America and Europe and serves tens of thousands of customers across a wide range of industries including transportation, wholesale and retail trade, construction, field services, logistics, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, manufacturing, and food and beverage. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.