Employ is transforming how hiring gets done. With our three ATS solutions - Jobvite, Lever, and JazzHR - plus cutting-edge AI Companions, we free recruiters from admin work and give them more time for what matters: connecting with people. More than 23,000 global customers rely on Employ to make millions of candidate connections each year, helping them hire smarter, faster, and at scale. From growing startups to the world’s most recognized brands, we’re redefining what’s possible in talent acquisition.
We’re a fast-moving, remote-first team of builders and innovators who live our people-first philosophy every day. We back it up with flexible work scheduling and paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities that help you thrive. At Employ, you won’t just grow your career - you’ll help millions of others grow theirs.
Come join our team where we have each other’s backs, champion our customers, hold ourselves accountable, and shape what’s next in talent acquisition.
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About the Role
Employ Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Manager of Communications to execute our corporate communications function across public relations, internal communications, crisis communications, analyst relations, and executive communications.
This role will be a key contributor to the communications team, working closely with the broader Marketing organization and cross-functional partners to help Employ communicate effectively during moments of growth, change, and transformation. The ideal candidate is execution-oriented and collaborative — someone who can manage media and agency relationships, develop clear messaging, support executive visibility, and keep communications efforts running smoothly across a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Execute Employ’s PR and corporate communications programs, managing day-to-day agency relationships and tracking performance against goals
Develop and refine messaging for company announcements, product news, and key business moments
Identify proactive media opportunities and monitor the media landscape, competitive activity, and industry conversations to surface risks and opportunities
Crisis & Change Communications
Support planning and execution of communications during sensitive or high-impact business moments, including periods of organizational change
Help maintain and refine crisis communications frameworks, messaging, and escalation processes
Collaborate with legal, HR, and cross-functional partners to coordinate response during reputation-sensitive situations
Internal Communications
Execute internal communications across company-wide messaging, organizational updates, and employee engagement initiatives, partnering with HR and leadership to ensure timely and aligned delivery
Contribute to internal storytelling that builds transparency, trust, and alignment across the organization
Podcast & Thought Leadership
Manage end-to-end production of the company podcast and thought leadership content programs, overseeing timelines, publishing coordination, and brand consistency
Identify and recruit guests including customers, partners, executives, and industry leaders; develop episode narratives, interview outlines, scripts, and prep materials; and facilitate speaker prep and stakeholder approvals
Coordinate with creative and design teams on promotional assets and execute distribution strategies across social, PR, content, email, and executive channels
Analyst Relations
Coordinate analyst briefings, reporting initiatives, and ongoing engagement with key industry analysts in partnership with Product Marketing and leadership
Support the articulation of Employ’s positioning and narrative within the HR technology landscape
Executive Communications
Support executive visibility initiatives including thought leadership content, bylines, and speaking opportunities
Partner with marketing, HR, legal, and product teams to align messaging and maintain consistency across the organization
Team & Operational Support
May manage or mentor junior communications team members, providing clear direction and development feedback
Help maintain communications planning calendars, workflows, and operational processes to keep the function running efficiently
What You Bring:
4–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or corporate communications
Experience executing communications programs within B2B, SaaS, technology, or HR technology organizations preferred
Hands-on experience managing PR agency relationships and external communications partners
Demonstrated experience supporting crisis communications and executive communications initiatives
Strong writing, messaging, and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail
Comfortable working cross-functionally and partnering with senior stakeholders
Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Preferred (but not required) Qualifications
Experience within HR technology, SaaS, or enterprise technology industries
Familiarity with analyst relations, brand positioning, or thought leadership programs
Experience working through periods of organizational change, transformation, or rapid growth