Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamOur growing EMEA Corporate Communications team covers external, internal, and executive communications in Workday markets across EMEA. We are a team of storytellers and strategic advisors who engage Workmates, PR agencies, journalists and influencers, and our partner and customer communities across EMEA to drive business impact. A fun team, we are collaborative, results-driven, and love to build brand awareness and engagement for Workday.About the RoleIt’s an exciting time to be at Workday! We’re actively seeking the right talent to help us achieve our bold growth goals, scale the company and cultivate our outstanding culture. Workday is shaping the future of work, and we’re seeking a strong communications leader who can drive our communications efforts in South EMEA to help us effectively tell our story.We are looking for a leader to join the Corporate Communications team, to be responsible for running communications in the region, with a focus on France, working closely with team members focused on other countries in South EMEA. This team member is responsible for developing and working with the country in-house and agency teams to implement creative communications programmes that engage, align, and inspire Workday’s target audiences.The Corporate Communications Lead coordinates the work of our network of agencies and consultants operating across the three markets in South EMEA, working with regional leaders to collaborate on working practices where relevant, and template best practice initiatives for use elsewhere.This role also includes the opportunity to work on strategic and operational pan-EMEA initiatives such as events, pan-EMEA campaigns and operating roles.This leader will bring a sense of fun, creativity, and critical thinking to every project, and be able to drive effective integrated communications campaigns. They will be an excellent writer in their first language and have an eye for attention to detail when working in English across other countries. They will have a consistent record of collaboration with senior executives, the ability to succeed in a pressurised environment, and be adaptable. They will also be operationally minded, working autonomously to drive timely, impactful activity execution and reporting success back to the business!The role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications in EMEA. It will be supported by team members across the region including the Senior Manager for South EMEA communications. The role sits within Workday’s EMEA Communications organisation.About YouKey Responsibilities:Act as a strategic advisor to senior Workday leaders in the region and across EMEA, supporting the EMEA Comms strategy and approach in all interactions.Lead in-house team members and external PR agencies in South EMEA, covering delivery, budgeting, and reporting. Ensure delivery of results against critical metrics and team goals, and build high quality reports that demonstrate the contribution of communications to the overall business effort and targets.Work with Employee Communications, Social Media, and other functions in the region to support internal and executive communications when focused on global business leaders and/or the profile of GVP, South EMEA, Workday, as well as in-country leaders.Provide counsel to Workday’s leaders and teams in the region. Encourage confidence in the communications function with this team and partner with regional marketing teams to maximise results that align to the Corp Comms priority areas and the overarching FY25 priority themes of AI and innovation.Work together with the EMEA Corporate Communications team to build and develop thought leadership campaigns and content, based on an excellent knowledge of the business and technology marketplace.Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant media and create new editorial opportunities for brand awareness.Progress an innovative, outstanding customer and partner communications programme, working closely with the Customer Advocacy and Partner Marketing teams.Showcase strong operational and organisational skills to bring new insights to the team and see ideas through to completion. A confirmed capacity to run the day-to-day PR campaigns and work on a variety of projects at one time with varying goals.Basic Qualifications10+ years of Communications and/or Public Relations experience, preferably in enterprise software and AI technology. Background in both in-house and agency is a plus.Strong experience working with business, trade, IT, and industry media outlets and reporters.Fluent French + English is required. Spanish language is a bonus.Other QualificationsSuperb written and verbal communication and project management skills.Ability to quickly understand technology and translate into public relations strategies, messaging, and compelling narratives.Proven record of creating content that reaches audiences across paid, earned, and owned channels.Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong social skills and consistent track record in navigating and building strong relationships with cross-functional teams.Strategic thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, technical, and analytical skills.Demonstrated ability to develop and manage positive relationships with the media.Hybrid office experience and periodic travel is required.Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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