Global Head of Employee Communications

Global Head of Employee Communications | Randstad (Global Hub)

Summary: Randstad is seeking a Global Head of Employee Communications to serve as the lead architect of our internal narrative. Reporting to the Global Leader of Corporate Affairs, you will translate complex business strategies into human-centric stories to drive culture and engagement across our global workforce.

Location & Working Conditions 

• Primary Location: Hybrid / Remote - European Time Zones (CET).

• Location Signal: Candidates should be based near our Amsterdam Global Hub for hybrid presence or within a country compatible with Central European Time (CET) business hours.

• Work Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the Netherlands or a major European market where Randstad has a corporate presence.

What You Will Achieve 

In this high-impact role, you will lead an agile team to ensure our "Partner for Talent" strategy is felt and understood by every employee during a period of global transformation. Your primary goal is to drive sentiment and culture through strategic storytelling and leadership advisory.

Key Metrics You’ll Own:

• Change Adoption: Accelerating organizational agility by designing high-impact communication strategies.

• Engagement Levels: Improving productivity and lowering turnover through transparent, two-way communication.

• Strategy Clarity: Ensuring leaders and middle managers globally understand company priorities and what success looks like.

What You Need to Succeed 

• Education: A Master’s level degree in Communications, HR, or a related discipline.

• Experience: 15+ years of relevant communications experience, including significant leadership within a multinational environment.

• Management Mastery: A proven track record of leading a business or functional area within a complex global matrix.

• Communication Skills: Native-level English with the expertise to develop complex plans for M&A and organizational restructures.

Important Note: This is a Strategic Leadership Role

This position focuses on Strategy, Narrative Architecture, and C-Suite Advisory. It is not a junior content production role; it requires a seasoned professional capable of stabilizing a workforce through volatility and utilizing AI-driven tools to innovate global engagement.

Why Join the Best Team?

Randstad is committed to being the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company. We offer a performance-driven culture with:

• Competitive Rewards: Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and an additional flexible benefit budget.

• Flexibility with Intentionality: Hybrid working options and mobility arrangements.

• Personal Growth: Opportunities for sabbatical leave, share purchase plans, and continuous development.

Are you ready to realize your true potential? The recruitment procedure includes a screening, at least two interviews, and an online assessment.

Contact: Reach out to our Recruitment Business Partner, [email protected] for the full job spec and a confidential discussion.