Director, Employee Communications & Engagement - Hybrid

The Director, Employee Communications & Engagement leads communications and engagement programs that strengthen employee connection, understanding and advocacy throughout the employee journey. Based in Los Angeles, California, the Director sits within the Global Communications team and reports to the Vice President, Global Brand & Creative. Working in partnership with enterprise functions, regional communications, and other Global Communications teams, this role develops communications strategies and messaging that reinforce culture, support business priorities, and create a consistent employee experience. The Director also oversees internal editorial and communications channels, employee listening, and a high-performing team responsible for employee communications and engagement. Key Responsibilities Employee Communications Strategy & Channels Help shape and lead the activation of the global employee communications and engagement strategy, aligning communications with enterprise, people and business priorities Serve as a senior communications advisor to enterprise partners, leading communications for major programs, organizational initiatives and transformation efforts Partner with other Global Communications teams to help shape editorial priorities and governance for global employee communications channels Oversee day-to-day management of global employee communications channels, ensuring content is timely, relevant, coordinated and aligned with editorial priorities Employee Engagement & Experience Lead engagement, culture and employee experience initiatives that strengthen connection, pride, advocacy and alignment with company values and purpose Activate the employee value proposition across key moments of the employee journey through campaigns, experiences, content and storytelling Partner across regions, business lines and functions to deliver a consistent employee experience and support culture and change initiatives Help shape employee listening and measurement strategies, translating analytics into insights and recommendations that improve communications and engagement Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a high-performing global team, setting priorities and fostering collaboration to deliver on objectives Build a future-ready function by advancing AI fluency, digital capabilities and emerging practices that improve team effectiveness, audience insights and employee experiences Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or related field At least 12 years of progressive experience in employee communications, engagement, employee listening or related disciplines or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education At least 4 years of leadership experience Demonstrated experience shaping and activating enterprise-wide communications and engagement strategies Experience partnering with senior executives and HR leaders Strong change communications and stakeholder management capabilities Experience leading and developing teams in a complex, matrixed organization Excellent writing, storytelling, presentation and executive advisory skills Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting global organizations and geographically dispersed workforces Background in employee engagement, culture transformation, organizational change or HR communications Experience leveraging employee insights, survey data and analytics to inform communications strategies Familiarity with employer branding, employee advocacy and talent attraction initiatives Understanding of AI and emerging technologies and their impact on communications, employee experience and enterprise transformation, with the ability to apply relevant innovations to improve team effectiveness Additional Information Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future Relocation assistance is not available for this position At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.