Employee Communications Director

Job Description Agilent is seeking a n Employee Communications Director to lead the strategy and execution of Employee C ommunications 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 C ommunications 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. Responsibilities Create and executive e mployees -c ommunications strategy that aligns and supports Enterprise Communications strategy. Lead and direct a three-person team while effectively collaborating across the Enterprise Communications function and with partners across the company . O versee production and dissemination of c ommunications to 18,000 employee s around the world across multiple channels and platforms. 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 regular employee- 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 of employee- communication strategies and campaigns. Make necessary adjustments to increase employee engagement and understanding. Serve as a “trusted advis e r” on employee communications issues, strategic approaches, and communication tactics , working closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer and the Human Resources Leadership Team. Personal Attributes Strategic and g rowth-oriented: Consistently seeks new opportunities to improve communications excellence. Adaptable and r esilient: Thrives in dynamic environments and is comfortable with ambiguity and change. Collaborative i nfluencer: Skilled at building relationships and aligning cross-functional teams around common goals. Results-driven l eader: 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 presence at our Santa Clara, California, headquarters three days a week or more, depending on business