about randstad

Randstad is the world’s largest talent company and a partner of choice to clients. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities to people from all backgrounds and help them remain relevant in the rapidly changing world of work. We have a deep understanding of the labor market and help our clients to create the high-quality, diverse and agile workforces they need to succeed. Our 46,000 employees around the world make a positive impact on society by helping people to realize their true potential throughout their working life.

Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands. In 2022, in our 39 markets, we helped more than 2 million people find a job that feels good and advised over 230,000 clients on their talent needs. We generated revenue of €27.6 billion. Randstad N.V. is listed on the NYSE Euronext (symbol: RAND.AS). For more information, see www.randstad.com  

VP, Communications

Location: Atlanta, Georgia US

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Job Number: 31757

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Full Time Associate

Position Title: VP, Communications

External Description:

Objective
The Vice President, Communications is a leader, strategist and storyteller responsible for directing and mentoring the Communications team to evolve the function’s role, focus and success metrics. This role is combined into four key areas: employee communications, executive communications, thought leadership and crisis communications. Reporting to the CMO, the VP should feel comfortable shifting between strategy and execution while handling a high volume of projects, being a key liaison to the entire C-suite and act as a strong ambassador of the brand. The VP will work closely with the North America leadership team to set and drive strategic direction for the company’s overarching communications goals. This position is perfect for a strong communicator with sound judgment and problem-solving skills with a passion for executing comprehensive communications strategies.

The VP, Communications is a Managerial position that is responsible for directing and mentoring the Communications team to evolve the Function’s role, focus and success metrics.

The VP, Communications will exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance that are directly related to the management and operation of the business,


Duties and Responsibilities
• Internal Communications:
• Employee communications. Operationalize Randstad’s corporate narrative.
• Lead the development of internal messages and campaigns to inform, engage, recognize, and motivate staff and provide managers with tools to do the same through a variety of print and digital formats, including memos, scripts, presentations, videos, emails. Build and maintain a strong network of business partners across all levels of the organization. 
• Executive Communications:
• Executive communications. Communications counsel and guidance to executive management to help the organization communicate and disseminate company information among key stakeholders. Serves as the campaign manager for the North America CEO, driving thought leadership positioning both within and outside of the company. 
• Thought Leadership:
• Thought leadership. Set the strategic direction of external communications and media efforts, including collaborating with senior management to secure buy-in and engagement on executive visibility and media initiatives that are aligned with the company's business objectives and ‘Future of Work’ thought leadership agenda. Guide the PR Manager and agency in strategy execution to identify, develop, pitch and place relevant stories in top tier business, consumer and nationwide outlets. Employ social/digital media strategies to advance communications goals. 
• Crisis Communication:
• Crisis communications in partnership with crisis communications agency partner, serve as the senior counsel to the executive team and senior leadership on communication strategies and implications for impacted audiences internally and externally.
• Works closely with the Legal team to develop messages, facilitate the review and approval process as well as the distribution. 

Education
  • Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree


Work Experience
  • 10- 15 year experience in a communications capacity 
  • Experience at a publicly-traded company strongly preferred, global preferred
  • Must have been in a leadership role within all disciplines of management mentioned above.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strategic thinker with an emphasis on data driven decision making
  • A commitment to accountability (self and others)
  • Managing others successfully
  • Knowledge of various communications platforms: video, digital, web, mobile, content and social
  • Comfortable in small team environment
  • Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills
  • Exhibits a proven ability to develop compelling, insight-based strategic proposals and present them effectively and persuasively
  • Experience in crisis communications and issues management required
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple assignments, stringent deadlines and changing priorities
  • Detail oriented with a high concern for quality
  • Continually seek to innovate and introduce breakthrough ideas, approaches and solutions with communications
  • Experience in change management and culture change initiatives a plus
  • Familiarity with all aspects of public company communications requirements
  •  Proficient using Google mail, calendaring and shared drives

about Randstad
Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. We support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We do this by combining the power of today’s technology with our passion for people. We call it Human Forward. Our services range from regular temporary Staffing and permanent placements to Inhouse Services, Professionals, and HR Solutions, including Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Managed Services Programs and  outplacement. Randstad is active in 38 countries around the world and has top-three positions in almost half of these. In 2018, Randstad had on average 38,820 corporate employees and 4,826 branches and Inhouse locations. In 2018, Randstad generated revenue of € 23.8 billion and holds the world’s number one position in its industry since November 2018. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands. Randstad N.V. is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, where options for stocks in Randstad are also traded.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
 
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just let us know.
 


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions. Randstad reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

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