Senior HR Communications Program Manager

Title: Senior HR Communications Program Manager

Location: Santa Clara United States

Job Description:

Job Description

Agilent seeks an energetic, creative, strategic, and experienced communications professional to lead communications for its Human Resources organization.

Reporting to the Employee Communications leader, the selected person will be responsible for supporting the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and key HR programs and projects.

The role will be key to driving consistent, effective communications content that helps ensure understanding and alignment with high-impact HR initiatives.

This individual will work closely with the CHRO to help articulate the priorities and initiatives of this Enabling Organization. The work will also involve interaction with other members of the HR executive leadership team.

The selected candidate will work closely with senior executives and the Enterprise Communications team to drive impactful initiatives. This role is primarily onsite, requiring presence in the office three days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week as part of a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and drive a communication strategy for Agilent's CHRO and HR organization, providing strategic guidance and counsel to senior leadership.

• Create compelling content across multiple platforms to advance CHRO and HR objectives.

• Understand HR's strategic objectives and craft materials that reflect leadership's voice and vision.

• Develop and deliver internal communication plans for key HR programs.

• Prepare external communications for HR senior leaders as needed.

• Coordinate with Enterprise Communications team to deliver content aligned with CHRO and HR goals and timelines.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent representation of Agilent's brand and HR vision.

• Drive communications initiatives to deliver maximum impact, ensuring alignment with companywide events or initiatives to amplify HR's influence and support broader business objectives.

• Maintain HR SharePoint sites with effective communication and collaboration tools.

• Develop presentations, video scripts, and other materials to support HR.

• Implement novel approaches, including video, design, and new tools, to boost employee engagement.

• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion.

• Build strong relationships across the organization and solve problems independently.

• Provide regular communication updates for operational, executive, and ad hoc reviews.

• Successfully measure the progress, results, and impact of communications efforts, providing clear insights into how these efforts advance HR's and the organization's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree, or an equivalent combination of previous experience, would be considered.

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience with executive communications support for executive or CSuite executives is required.

• Demonstrated executive presence and discretion, with experience supporting and advising senior leaders on high-profile, sensitive communications.

• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills to align communications initiatives with business goals and manage complex, cross-functional projects.

• Expertise in crisis communication, change management, and digital platforms to support executives in dynamic, high-impact environments.

• Proven track record developing and executing compelling internal communications strategies and programs - at scale and around the globe.

• Exceptional influence, persuasion, and storytelling abilities to craft compelling executive messages and secure buy-in from diverse audiences.

• Strong adaptability and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality, executive-level communications in rapidly changing environments.

• 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.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.

• Well-versed in Associated Press Style.

• This is an onsite opportunity requiring 3 days per week in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week as part of a hybrid work schedule.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least February 2, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $172,512.00 - $269,550.00/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/locations

Agilent 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 job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

No

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Communications