UKG · 6 hours ago
Director, CEO Communications
UKG is a workforce operating platform that impacts millions of workers daily. The Director, CEO Communications is responsible for shaping the CEO's narrative and communication strategy, collaborating with various teams to ensure clarity and impact across multiple stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Own the CEO communications strategy, narrative architecture, and annual/quarterly plans (internal + external)
Translate complex business and market dynamics into clear positioning and executive-ready messages
Pressure-test narratives with the CEO; anticipate needs and guide priorities, sequencing, and milestones
Define success criteria/KPIs and govern mechanisms that ensure consistency across leadership narratives
Partner with external communications teams on media, speaking, and sponsored activations to elevate the CEO’s voice
Guide keynote remarks and major moments (employee town halls, executive meetings, external forums, investor/analyst touchpoints)
Align cross-functional stakeholders and synthesize inputs into a cohesive story
Qualification
Required
Exceptional executive writing across speeches, remarks, long-form memos, leader emails, and social content
Proven ability to convert complex/ambiguous input into crisp, on-voice narratives
Calm, patient operating style under pressure; comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration
Cross-functional influence with senior stakeholders; high EQ and discretion
Editorial excellence and standards; strong judgment on what to simplify, emphasize, or omit
Measurement mindset tied to defined KPIs and outcomes (engagement, comprehension, timeliness, quality)
Demonstrated experience writing for and partnering with C-suite leaders
Experience leading cross-channel executive communications programs and major events
Experience guiding or managing social media strategy for senior executives
8 years minimum of executive/external/internal communications experience
Preferred
Software or technology experience is strongly preferred
Track record translating business and market insights into differentiated executive positioning
Media relationships and experience activating CEO platforms across owned/earned/sponsored channels
Experience implementing and executing matrixed operating model in a high-velocity environment
Benefits
Short-term incentive
Long-term incentive
Comprehensive benefits
Company
UKG
UKG™delivers HCM, payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions. It is a sub-organization of Hellman & Friedman.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-03-23Acquired
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2026-01-15
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