Sr. Communications Manager 2, Employee Communications - GTO

About the role

This role will be based in San Francisco, Mountain View, or Sunnyvale At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Employee Communications team as a Senior Communications Manager 2 focused on enterprise-wide communications that support key workforce programs, initiatives, and priorities.

In this role, you'll serve as a strategic communications partner to our Performance Management and Compensation teams, shaping communications that drive awareness, understanding, and engagement with programs that impact our employees and their careers.

You'll also lead LinkedIn's enterprise People Leader Communications strategy, developing clear and compelling communications that help equip people leaders to understand, communicate, and take action on key workforce priorities. You'll work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to translate complex people programs and strategies into communications that resonate with employees and people leaders.

You'll also lead and support other priority HR communications, including organizational change and issues management, with opportunities to scale your impact across LinkedIn. We're looking for a dynamic communicator with deep business acumen, strong HR and employee communications experience, and a track record of advising senior leaders and navigating complex stakeholder environments.

You bring a passion for storytelling, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and know how to turn complex topics into clear, thoughtful communications that inspire understanding and action. If you're energized by the opportunity to lead with influence, shape enterprise communications strategy, and help employees and people leaders feel informed and connected to the programs that shape their careers, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Communications Strategy & Execution Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders across GTO and the enterprise, providing strategic counsel on messaging, channels, timing, and employee engagement.

Provide strategic communications counsel to the Performance Management and Compensation teams, shaping and executing internal narratives that drive awareness, understanding, and engagement with key programs and initiatives. Lead the enterprise People Leader Communications strategy, developing and implementing plans that drive awareness, engagement, and action among people leaders.

Lead and support priority HR communications, including organizational change and issues management, with a focus on scaling impact across LinkedIn. Measure and evaluate communications effectiveness, using insights and results to inform and strengthen future strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Build and own strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to drive alignment, consistency, and effective decision-making. Influence across teams and levels of the organization while balancing diverse stakeholder perspectives and business needs.

• Writing & Storytelling Develop compelling narratives and content that bring people strategies, programs, and workforce priorities to life.
• Translate complex HR, Performance Management, Compensation, and workforce topics into clear, accessible, and actionable communications.
• Create high-quality content across a variety of formats and channels, including email, live events, video, and other employee communications.

Pay and benefits

Basic Qualifications 9+ years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related experience, including 3+ years of experience in Employee Communications; OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field AND 6+ years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related experience, including 3+ years of experience in Employee Communications.

Preferred Qualifications 6+ years of experience supporting senior executives. 6+ years of experience in employee communications. 2+ years of HR communications experience. 3+ years of experience in a communications or marketing-focused role. Experience developing communications strategies for people leaders and translating complex workforce or HR programs into clear, actionable communications.

Experience advising senior leaders and navigating complex, cross-functional stakeholder environments. Exceptional judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to operate with a high degree of discretion. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple communications initiatives simultaneously and operate effectively in ambiguity.

Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build alignment across all levels of an organization. Suggested Skills Employee Communications HR Communications Communications Strategy Executive Communications Storytelling Strategic Influence Stakeholder Management Problem Solving Adaptability LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $148,000 to $233,000.

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.