Senior Manager, People Experience

Meet Benevity 

The world’s coolest companies (and their employees) use Benevity’s technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, the United States and more!

As a company that powers purpose-driven business and leverages technology to transform workplace culture, we believe that culture is key and that our People are our greatest asset. We all contribute to building a connected, inclusive, and values-driven community. In this temporary 12-month role as Senior Manager, People Experience, you'll report to the Chief People Officer and lead a team of 6 across Internal Communications, Events, Impact & Inclusion, and Facilities, shaping our employee experience across 4 locations and time zones.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and evolve Benevity’s people experience philosophy and future of work approach to attract, develop, and retain top talent across hubs and remote teams
• Project manage major culture and communication initiatives in collaboration with the Executive team, People Leadership, and People Experience team
• Lead, develop, and prioritize the work of a team of 6 across Internal Communications, Events, Impact & Inclusion, and Facilities
• Guide internal communications to enhance cross-functional awareness and deepen understanding of our business and values
• Provide vision and leadership for company-wide culture and internal events
• Partner with the Purpose team to drive Impact & Inclusion efforts, including DEI&B, ERGs, and community impact initiatives
• Oversee the engagement survey process to continuously improve Benevity’s culture
• Lead facilities projects to support Benevity’s hub office strategy
• Be adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Utilize Mac, Google Suite, Slack, Asana, Confluence, and Culture Amp to drive results

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of relevant leadership experience in culture and people experience, employee engagement, organizational communications, change management, or culture transformation
• Exceptional visual, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to frame, position, and influence effectively
• Proven experience in developing internal communications strategies and crafting impactful messaging
• Skilled in designing and implementing engagement, communication, and transformation strategies in complex organizations and diverse employee groups
• Experience shaping a future-of-work philosophy that attracts, develops, and retains top global talent
• People-centered leadership style with the ability to build and inspire a high-performing team
• Success in leading large-scale, company-wide change initiatives in partnership with executives and senior leadership, with a track record of gaining alignment on key decisions
• Experience in event strategy and production, successfully leading multi-day company-wide events across digital, physical, and hybrid formats
• Strong project management skills, including managing project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
• Proven track record of creating innovative, collaborative, and measurable business solutions

Discover your purpose at work

We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …

Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.

If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up ... If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …

It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.

Where we work

At Benevity, we have developed a Community First approach that we design our people's experience around with goals to build a strong community and culture, achieve stellar execution of our business goals and social mandate, and ensure Benevity-ites thrive. For those who live within a reasonable commuting distance to an office, we can split our time working in the office and from home to optimize the opportunities of both, with the requirement that we spend at least 50% of the time in the office.

Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.

We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine. 

That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.

Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to [email protected].