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Join OCLC as a Senior Specialist in Employee Engagement, where you will design and deliver impactful employee communications and engagement programs that reinforce a culture of appreciation and connection.

Responsibilities: Lead the creation and execution of employee engagement initiatives, coordinate employee events, and develop internal communication campaigns to enhance organizational culture and employee experience.

Skills: Proven experience in employee engagement, strong written and verbal communication skills, project management capabilities, and proficiency with various communication and event planning tools.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field, a minimum of 5 years experience in employee engagement and event planning, with a passion for storytelling and cultural awareness.

Location: Corporate Office - Dublin, United States of America

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $85,000 - $120,000.

Together we make breakthroughs possible.

At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You’ll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.

Why join OCLC?

OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs Werecognize and rewardpeople and resultswith a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions—performance, experience, and skills—along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.

• We know the best ideas don’t always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio.We’re committed to your success—both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs.
• Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room
• Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
• Health and wellness events
• Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships

Join us in transforming how people everywhere access informationand be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.

The Job Details are as follows:

The Senior Specialist, Employee Engagement is a dynamic, highly motivated, creative, strategic professional. They are responsible for designing and delivering global employee communications, employee engagement programs, and employee events that nurture our strong culture, connect people to each other, celebrate successes, and instill our people with our purpose. With a passion for storytelling, internal communication, organizational culture, people engagement, and employee recognition, this individual will combine the design and execution of creative, compelling internal communications channels and thoughtfully curated employee experiences that bring our ideas, values, and shared global purpose to life.

As an influential engagement champion, this position plays a critical role in aligning people strategies with business objectives. Success in the role requires strong relationship management, copywriting expertise, exceptional communication skills that grab the attention of the reader, the ability to develop and manage channels of employee communication, keen attention to detail, a strong sense of ownership, and a deep commitment to making every touchpoint in the employee journey meaningful and memorable. This individual serves as the voice, connector, and steward of our employee experience. They collaborate with passionate colleagues, shape impactful programs, and help us write the next chapter of our story, together.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Engagement & Events

• Own the strategy, design, and execution of employee engagement initiatives that support organizational goals, elevate the employee experience, and reinforce a culture of appreciation.
• Deliver in-person, hybrid, and virtual employee events, while partnering with the Marketing department on logistics including venue selection, vendor negotiation, catering, A/V, branding, budget management, safety compliance, and day-of execution.
• Support HR department leaders in designing or co-creating compelling onboarding experiences, reward and recognition platforms, employee perks and discount tickets, OCLC-branded apparel vendor, employee engagement surveys, and similar programming to promote a positive employee experience.
• Research and recommend local community outreach and philanthropic programs, with a focus on creating company-wide volunteer and giving opportunities that align with our organizational values.
• Measure and analyze event effectiveness through post-event feedback and engagement data to continuously improve impact.

Internal Communications

• Lead the global internal communications strategy to promote clarity, alignment, and connection for employees across all functions and regions.
• Develop, curate and execute multi-channel communications campaigns including digital newsletters, intranet content, email communications, digital signage, and video messages. May include creating editorial calendars, partnering with departments to source stories, or managing employee spotlight features.
• Draft and support executive-level messaging and leadership communications as needed.
• Serve as the lead communications consultant for major initiatives and change efforts across the business.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to strengthen and steward our employment brand. Collaborate on the creation and execution of culture-focused campaigns that elevate employee voices, celebrate traditions, and showcase global events fostering connection and engagement across the organization.
• Partner with ODL and HRIS to track sentiment trends and use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform communication and engagement strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in employee event planning, engagement, and communications, or related functions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive culture, connection, and business results.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that drive interest and engagement with employees; able to distill complex information into compelling, clear messaging.
• Ability to balance big-picture strategic visualization with tactical execution and delivery.
• High proficiency using tools such as SharePoint, Canva, Adobe, Airtable, MS Copilot, Omnivex, and virtual event platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.).
• Strong project management skills: highly organized with ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in budget development and vendor/contractor management.
• Culturally aware, with a global mindset and appreciation for diverse audiences.
• Passion for storytelling, creative problem-solving, and building community, both internally and externally.
• Comfortable navigating organizational dynamics and approval processes, with the ability to collaborate professionally and remain flexible when communications require stakeholder input or leadership approval.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a global workforce.
• Previous experience with employee recognition programs or employer branding is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting on engagement, attendance, and communications data to evaluate event success and inform future strategies.
• Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms) to create dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.