Employee Communications, AVP
Job Description
Agilent is seeking anEmployee Communications Directortolead the strategy and execution ofEmployee 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 thebroader Agilent team.
The work you do will be approachable and authentic and will reinforce Agilent’s mission and culture. This role reports to thevice president of EnterpriseCommunications and requires the ability to understand and communicate big-picture ideas and programstoinfluence, educate, engage, and inform our employees around the world.
The ideal candidate is looking forbotha challenge and the opportunity to build an even stronger, more engagingEmployee Communications program. You must be able to think strategically while alsooverseeingthe 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 withthree direct reports.
Responsibilities
Create and executive employees-communicationsstrategythat aligns and supports Enterprise Communications strategy.
Lead and direct athree-person team while effectively collaborating across the Enterprise Communications function and with partnersacross the company.
Oversee productionand disseminationofcommunicationsto18,000employees around the worldacross multiple channels andplatforms.
Ensure communications content is compelling and aligned with Agilent’s voice and tone.
Guide storytelling efforts for key projects across the company and develop compelling campaigns and content to support global initiatives.
Maintain a strategic and well-balanced internal communications editorial calendar and deliver regularemployee-communications content.
Look for creative and effective ways to reach the broad employee audience.
Direct and influence content produced by other groups and individuals across the company so that it is aligned with overall quality and approach to messaging.
Develop compelling campaigns and content to support global, companywide initiatives.
Partner with team of global communicators to coordinate content and ensure sufficient cadence of content from sites around the world.
Coordinate with marketing and external-communications teams on Agilent.com content to ensure consistency of messaging with internal comms and to avoid duplication of effort.
Define, track, and measure the success ofemployee-communication strategies and campaigns. Make necessary adjustments to increase employee engagement and understanding.
Serve as a “trusted adviser” on employee communications issues, strategic approaches, and communication tactics, working closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer and the Human Resources Leadership Team.
PersonalAttributes
Strategic andgrowth-oriented: Consistently seeks new opportunities to improve communications excellence.
Adaptable andresilient: Thrives in dynamic environments and is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Collaborativeinfluencer: Skilled at building relationships and aligning cross-functional teams around common goals.
Results-drivenleader: Sets and achieves ambitious targets for impact and engagement.
Leadership Attributes
Exude composure:Be calm and in control of yourself.Consider how your presence affects those around you.
Understand unspoken dynamics:Assess the collective mood, emotions, and atmosphere.Consider nonverbal cues and adjust your behavior accordingly.
Create clarity:Unravel complexity.Further understanding of what and why it matters.
Possess business fluency:Understand how the business really works.Apply understanding in real time for better decisions, communications,and advice.
Location
This role requires on-site presenceat our Santa Clara, California, headquartersthree days a week or more, depending on business needs
Candidates must be available to work and or commute on-site, and relocation is not provided at this time.
Qualifications
7-10+ years of internal communications experience.
Degreein communications, journalism, or related field highly preferred.
Proven recordindeveloping and executing compelling internal communications strategies and programs - at scale and around the globe.
Exceptional copywriting and editing skills.
Well-versed in AssociatedPressstyle.
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.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 29, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $179,931.00 - $315,300.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.