Principal Industry Marketing Manager - Public Sector

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Create a library of original thought leadership content (blogs / white papers) that anticipates and defines human-centric challenges in the workplace and can be leveraged to communicate UKG's brand value proposition to internal and external stakeholders.
• Pioneer new methods and proactively identify and solve complex issues of the employer-employee dynamic, disrupting current thinking to help companies identify root causes of people-centric challenges.
• Represent UKG at industry association and key influencer events (e.g., SHRM).
• Lead a formal network of distinguished experts to expand the emerging discipline of human insights and promote guidance and practical application across public sector sub-industries and geographies.
• Design offerings/tools beyond existing solutions using pioneering approaches and creativity to enable public sector organizations and influence product development at UKG.
• Collaborate with other Public Sector SMEs and act as an advisor and influencer to senior leaders on advanced issues and innovative solutions for the Public Sector vertical.
• Communicate highly conceptual ideas, negotiate, and persuade others to understand the competitive advantages of a human-centric focus.
• Lead special Human Insights projects, including multi-disciplinary initiatives with a company-wide impact that serve internal and external customers and influence future business success.
• Build relationships and serve as a business partner with senior-level ERMs, Sales, BDRs, and customer executives, adding value through human Insights content, tools, and resources.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Senior Leadership position within HCM or Workforce Management.
• Working knowledge in the Public Sector vertical.
• 10+ years' experience in HR leadership with a focus on strategic HR and driving enterprise-wide innovation in a dynamic environment, across multiple industries.
• Demonstrated skills in creativity and innovation.
• Experience in aligning business needs with compelling HR/WFM solutions.
• Experience influencing or advising senior stakeholders and building business cases for HCM/WFM technology investments.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher.

Nice to Have

• HR Certifications.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to influence others and develop meaningful connections with senior HR & Operations Leaders.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Model UKG values.
• Ability to work in a UKG office a couple days a week is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $142,100 to $204,200, with potential short-term and long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package available on UKG's careers site.
• Wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and a customizable expense reimbursement program (U Choose).
• Inclusive culture with active employee resource groups and supportive leadership.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.