Senior Public Relations Manager (HR Tech)

TL;DR

Senior Public Relations Manager (HR Tech): Leading and evolving hirify.global's external communications engine, driving sustained media visibility, and strengthening the company's authority in the HR and workplace space with an accent on data-driven storytelling and proactive thought leadership. Focus on translating proprietary data and expertise into compelling narratives and defining PR performance metrics.

Location: Utah-based hybrid position requiring regular in-office days each week.

Company

hirify.global is building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR and empowers employees to do great work, focusing on thoughtful and sustainable growth.

What you will do

• Develop and execute an always-on external PR and thought leadership strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Lead the Data at Work program, owning research and translating proprietary data into media-ready narratives.
• Elevate hirify.global’s external POV on HR and workplace trends through proactive thought leadership.
• Drive proactive media relations, including pitch development, reporter engagement, and rapid response.
• Build a strong bench of internal subject-matter experts for commentary and industry visibility.
• Partner cross-functionally to support product launches, innovation storytelling, and report inclusion.
• Own external news cadence and distribution to increase consistent visibility across traditional and AI-influenced discovery channels.
• Define and track PR performance metrics, standardizing KPIs to demonstrate impact on brand visibility and credibility.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success leading data-driven or research-based PR programs.
• Strong media relations experience, including pitch development and rapid response.
• Proven ability to translate complex topics—data, product innovation, market trends—into compelling stories.
• Experience operating autonomously with strong senior-level judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Employment with hirify.global is contingent on passing both a background and credit check.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Product PR and/or Analyst Relations programs.
• Background in HR tech, B2B technology, or high-growth SaaS environments.
• Experience building or scaling proprietary research or thought leadership programs.
• Familiarity with GEO/AEO concepts and AI-influenced discovery channels.
• A strong instinct for positioning and narrative development in competitive markets.
• A proactive, momentum-building mindset that drives consistent external visibility.

Culture & Benefits

• A Great Company Culture recognized by multiple organizations.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous leave policies that include 4 weeks of vacation, 12 company holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off.
• 401k plans with up to 6% company match.
• $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus.
• EAP through Headspace.

Hiring process

• Our process utilizes AI as an assistant to efficiently process and analyze candidate data, with recruiters and hiring managers maintaining full oversight and accountability.
• All candidates that receive and accept employment offers are required to complete a background check before being hired.