Personio was founded in 2015 and its mission is to enable better organisations. We simplify and automate recruiting, payroll and human resource management software (all-in-one) for small to medium-sized businesses. Our HQ is in Munich and we have additional offices in Madrid, London and most recently Dublin. Globally we are home to 600 employees and 3,000 customers. In January 2021 we raised $125 million in ‘Series D’ funding, led by Index and Meritech. We’re rated 4.6/5 on Glassdoor to work for, with a 100% CEO favourability and 95% would recommend a friend to work here. We are listed by CB Insights as one of ‘50 Future Unicorns’ to watch and by GP Bullhound in their ‘Titans of Tech’ report as one of the most promising European technology companies to watch. In 2021 we will scale our Dublin office from circa 50 employees towards 200. Come join us!

Personio is looking for an experienced, high octane PR and Communications Manager to design and implement effective communication strategies, cultivate our relationships with media, engage our target audience, and build our European brand awareness. As a Senior PR & Communications leader, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication plans that promote Personio’s brand and reputation, while scaling the team for long-term success. You’ll work closely with other marketing teams to ensure brand consistency in all marketing programs, and serve as a key media contact for the business.
You’ll act as a leader, evangelist, and collaborator within Personio to continuously improve the effectiveness of our PR and Communications strategy across Europe.  Ultimately, you will promote and maintain a positive image of our company, and play a pivotal role in establishing Personio as the leading HR solution for SMEs in Europe.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining a creative, ambitious, and scalable communications strategy supported by engaging business messages that appeal to media outlets, potential customers and partners, and investors
• Prioritising media opportunities and coordinating with appropriate persons in preparing presentations, speeches, talking points, and other external media relations materials
• Organising interviews, briefings, and press releases to promote our company and its products/services across Europe, and monitoring the impact of PR and Comms activities
• Actively cultivating and maintaining relationships with media and influential professionals to ensure favourable coverage of key programs, events, and public announcements
• Maximising brand presence and share of voice in business media while ensuring brand consistency across all channels and campaigns
• Coaching and briefing internal stakeholders and spokespersons to ensure a consistent and engaging message to the market
• Managing the PR and Comms budget, setting measurable objectives for the team, acting as a coach and mentor to the team, and promoting the visibility of key PR initiatives within the company
• Managing sensitive issues and situations to ensure appropriate timing for key communications while maintaining the company's excellent reputation