Principle Internal Communications Manager

Summary

Join Samsara's Internal Communications team as a strategic communications partner to the People team. You will build and execute internal communication strategies, create communication plans for various programs, and act as a strategic advisor. This remote position, open to US candidates (excluding specific metro areas), offers the opportunity to impact global industries and contribute to a high-growth company culture. You will develop and retain talent, drive regular updates to the people manager community, and build relationships with executives. The role requires extensive experience in internal communications, particularly within the HR function of a high-growth technology company.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Internal Communications experience, including 4+ years specializing in strategic internal communications for the Global People Team/HR Function at a high growth technology company
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of People programs like global benefits, compensation, equity, performance management, employee surveys, learning & development, etc
• 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

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 for our Global People Team
• Support on a wide range of internal communications, including emails, FAQs, leader/manager guides, and videos to drive understanding of the People Team specific 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
• Act as a strategic advisor on communications strategy and approach – proactively sharing feedback directly, advising on best practices, and “seeing around corners” to think through all scenarios and consider various employee perspectives
• Define and execute our people 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

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee-led remote and flexible working
• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund