Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Description

The senior manager of corporate communications will work closely with the VP of Communications, PR team and other stakeholders to align and execute on Alight’s external communications strategy.

The sr. manager is responsible for building, shaping, and protecting Alight’s brand while furthering its awareness and credibility through media, analyst, the public, and other key external influencer groups. This role is responsible for defining external communications strategies across PR, corporate communications and corporate marketing that deliver measurable results for the business.

This role is also accountable for driving Alight’s reputation and crisis communications strategy externally working alongside general counsel, other leaders and internal and external stakeholder groups.

This role is also accountable for driving the external communications strategy around major corporate initiatives, events and milestones including M&A, leadership changes, etc.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated
• Action-oriented
• Organized and can prioritize work
• Seizes opportunities
• Hands-on work style
• Enjoys challenges

Qualifications

• 8+ years public relations experience in a corporate or agency setting with an emphasis on media relations
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred (e.g., Communication, Journalism, English, Business)
• Experience with SaaS and/or HR technology companies a plus
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to influence others
• Ability and willingness to perform both strategic and tactical elements of the role
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to execute programs with speed, accuracy and efficiency
• An uncompromising commitment to quality and detail
• Self-motivated, self-starter with a strong desire to work entrepreneurially
• Team oriented with a strong sense of commitment to colleagues and internal clients
• Experience working with external PR agencies
• Flexibility to travel occasionally and work outside of standard office hours as needed

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight believes diversity should be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. And we’re committed to enabling an inclusive culture of belonging that engages all colleagues and grows the diversity of our talent to proudly represent the clients and communities we serve**.**

As an affirmative action employer, we adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity in the workplace as defined in our diversity policy statement.  

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.  In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the United States

Applicants for employment in the United States must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 

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DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.