Employee Communications Director

Agilent is seeking an Employee Communications Director to lead the strategy and execution of Employee Communications that inform, engage, and inspire employees globally. This role partners closely with senior leaders to translate business priorities, transformation initiatives, and culture into clear, compelling storytelling across multiple channels. The director ensures consistency of voice, drives employee engagement, and builds strong, trusted connections between leadership and the broader Agilent team. 

The work you do will be approachable and authentic and will reinforce Agilent’s mission and culture. This role reports to the vice president of Enterprise Communications and requires the ability to understand and communicate big-picture ideas and programs to influence, educate, engage, and inform our employees around the world. 

 
The ideal candidate is looking for both a challenge and the opportunity to build an even stronger, more engaging Employee Communications program. You must be able to think strategically while also overseeing the day-to-day activities. Creatively seeking new ways to improve communications and employee engagement is a key element of the role as are outstanding writing and editing skills. The role requires people-management skills with three direct reports. 

• 7-10+ years of internal communications experience. 

• Degree in communications, journalism, or related field highly preferred. 

• Proven record in developing and executing compelling internal communications strategies and programs - at scale and around the globe. 

• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills. 

• Well-versed in Associated Press style. 

• Previous people management experience. 

• Ability to capture the authentic voice of the CEO and the company while helping to shape the internal communications narrative.  

• Confidence and ability to effectively lead, manage, and execute multiple projects concurrently. 

• Strong familiarity with Office 365 and related collaboration tools. 

• Knowledge of SharePoint and demonstrated ability to update and strategically manage intranet content.