Aspentech
Principal Culture & Development Specialist
Bedford, Massachusetts · Principal
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About the role
- We are hiring for a key role that sits at the heart of our employee experience and communication strategy!
- Our culture comes to life through the programs, processes, and connections our employees experience every day - from onboarding to the moments that shape their careers.
- Based in Bedford, MA at AspenTech HQ, we are seeking a Principal Culture Specialist to help shape and tell the story of our culture as AspenTech continues to grow as part of Emerson.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of initiatives that advance our Engagement, Culture, and Communication plans globally.
- Own and continuously modernize our onboarding program, enhancing the experience for Hiring Managers and new employees.
- Lead Employee Resource Group (ERG) strategy and other employee-affinity groups at a global scale, helping them gain structure, visibility, and momentum.
- Own and evolve legacy AspenTech culture initiatives: AspenFUN, AspenTech Gives Back, and volunteering events, ensuring they stay relevant and impactful.
- Coordinate mentoring and development programs globally, using feedback to refine design and impact.
- Own the internal communications strategy, reviewing channels and platforms and defining the most effective approach for a global audience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Experience operating across multiple geographies, stakeholders, cultures, and teams.
- Background in leading change, with a track record of making progress toward goals.
Nice to have
- MBA or Master's degree in Human Resources, Employee Experience, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Prior experience in a high-growth, fast-paced software environment preferred.
- Experience supporting employee engagement survey programs (e.g., Perceptyx, Qualtrics) and translating data into action preferred.
- Familiarity with employer branding and how internal and external communications align preferred.
- Experience leading Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or grassroots culture and volunteering programs at scale preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and influence People Managers and Senior Leaders effectively preferred.
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is $109,600.00 - $137,000.00.
Benefits
- Champion an employee-centric environment through recognition programs, growth and learning opportunities, and employee feedback systems.
- Learning & Leadership Development:
- Reshape and own AspenTech's Learning and Leadership Development strategy, programs, and offerings, including the deployment of relevant Emerson programs across our business.
- Facilitate professional and leadership development programs, workshops, and learning labs across the organization.
Company info
- Align with global Employee Value Proposition initiatives, using tools and materials to embed components into the employee lifecycle.
- Develop modern, engaging communication templates that standardize people-related communications and employer branding content, collaborating with Marketing.
- Implement tools and methods to measure communication effectiveness, providing insights and proposing improvements.
- Support the Vice President, HR with strategic planning of our Business Unit operating rhythm, including HR leadership meetings, all-hands sessions, and additional touchpoints with executives, people managers, and all-employees.
- Design agendas, themes, and core content that keep discussions focused, forward-looking, and aligned with business and transformation priorities.
- Prepare materials, storylines, and visual content that elevate leadership conversations and decision-making.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Legal authorization to work in the United States — Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
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