Senior Employee Experience Specialist

Under senior director leadership, lead, manage, plan, produce, implement, and analyze internal and external communications strategies and tactics for projects, programs, and services related to the VSP Vision employee experience and employment branding, with discrete audience and talent market segments and varied channels. Develops and drives highest\-risk, highest\-opportunity employee experience and communication strategies, working with partners in multiple business operations across the enterprise as necessary to achieve stated objectives and enterprise goals Works closely with executive leaders and support staff to develop and prioritize holistic employee experience and communication programs that meet enterprise and company objectives, including those in the areas of employee engagement, enablement, recognition, and belonging Collaborates with Organizational Effectiveness team on Employee Listening Strategy and other organizational effectiveness work, communicating segment expectations, needs, behaviors, and attitudes, and uncovering actionable insights to drive improvements in the employee experience Serves as internal communications and employee experience senior partner, accountable for development, design, and execution of highly complex and/or confidential plans and ensuring that processes and systems align with strategy Identifies business opportunities and manages major initiatives informed by research and analysis of trends and opportunities to understand evolving employee experience expectations; delivers related recommendations and implementation plans Deploys and designs employee email campaigns in partnership with senior leadership, HRIS, and enterprise business partners As needed, manages consultant resources or partner teams; recommends and influences approach and assesses the resources required for success Partners with internal/external business partners to ensure employment branding opportunities, including workplace awards, are aligned, effective, and further our employment brand Leverages listening strategy data and industry trends, helps develop employment branding and engagement standards and programs, coordinates with business partners in creating and deploying brand\-building communication programs; educates business partners on employment brand related issues and opportunities Serves as a SME to senior leaders, project management teams, and other communication managers, demonstrating the department's best practices in all areas of internal communications and employee experience and advocating for an optimal employee experience and change management practices Provides oversight to ensure strategic alignment, priorities, processes, and timelines are met Develops innovative processes and workflows that drive operational efficiency and excellence, and increase ROI on communication tools, vendors, and systems; manages applicable budget May lead functional teams and/or projects **Job Specification