StackAdapt is hiring a
Director

Summary

The job is for a Director of People Engagement at StackAdapt, a remote-first advertising platform. The role involves managing communication strategies, engagement initiatives, employee branding, global employee connect events, change management initiatives, and more. The ideal candidate has leadership experience in successful global People Engagement/Experience programs, excellent narration and writing skills, proficiency in communication tools, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in successful global People Engagement/Experience programs, preferably in technology or high-growth sectors
• Experience in building and maintaining people programs
• A ‘how can we make this better?’ mentality with a focus on progress over perfection to continuously drive for improvement
• Enthusiasm for leading internal communications in a unique, fully remote environment where email and face-to-face meetings are not the standard communication media
• Excellent narration and writing skills
• Ability to navigate cultural differences and build global but locally relevant solutions
• Proficiency in communication tools such as Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace is a must
• Deadline oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing priorities
• Ability to work as a Manager of one, as well as work collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Drive a communications and engagement strategy, roadmap, and communications calendar to help maintain and improve team member engagement
• Collaborate with various leaders and members of the Marketing and People teams to plan and improve company-wide team member communications
• Act as an advisor to the People leadership team, offering guidance in developing key messages and strategic approaches to internal communications
• Own the internal people editorial calendar and be the chief storyteller, whether it’s through our company newsletter, manager communication, executive videos and/or other communications channels
• Organize and operate a culture champions program to ensure we have a trusted group of team members to ideate and collaborate with
• Own the Engagement Survey Cycle (through CultureAmp) process to ensure employee feedback is heard, actioned on, and communicated back to the company
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders, leaders, and C-suite members to develop change management communications with clarity and empathy
• Apply change management methodology and lead change management activities for People (HR) initiatives
• Support and engage senior leaders with new changes
• Working closely with HR, marketing, and other departments to align communication and engagement efforts

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• RRSP/401K matching
• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
• Full benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave policy
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!