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Apple Senior Employee Engagement Manager in Cupertino, California
Role Number: 200658554-0836
Summary
The people here at Apple don’t just build products—they create the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries! The diversity of those people and their ideas encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.
We are looking for a Senior Employee Engagement Manager who is responsible for developing strategy and driving programs that foster connection, inclusion, and high performance across the organization. This role is part of and supports Services Operations, which serves as the backbone of Apple Services, supporting all of the world’s content with expert quality and limitless scale.
In this role, you will own and design initiatives, experiences, and communications that strengthen employee connection, amplify culture, and support business outcomes. This role also supports the wider Music, Sports, Beats, and International organization that leads core media products across Services. With support from the creative and product teams, you’ll drive the end-to-end execution of programs from inception to post-launch. This role will be critical in shaping a consistent and scalable program across teams.
Description
Develop and lead a comprehensive employee engagement strategy aligned with organizational priorities
Design and execute high-impact programs and experiences that foster connection, recognition, and belonging
Translate business needs into actionable engagement initiatives at both global and local levels
Lead planning and delivery of employee events, milestones, and cultural moments
Develop and scale recognition programs that reinforce Apple’s values and behaviors
Support onboarding and key employee lifecycle moments to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience
Craft clear, compelling messaging that resonates with employees
Elevate employee voices through storytelling, content, and campaigns
Define and track engagement metrics and KPIs (participation, sentiment, retention indicators)
Partner with the product team to build tools that support key efforts
Collaborate closely with the People team, leadership, and functional teams
Advise leaders on best practices to engage and motivate their teams
Maintain consistency through Apple design standards
Establish the operational structure needed to scale this program
Negotiate priorities with stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, HR programs, or a related field
Proven ability to design and deliver scalable engagement initiatives
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Experience working with and guiding design and product teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working cross-functionally in a complex, fast-paced environment
Direct experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion
This role is an in-person, onsite position
Available to work nights and weekends as needed
Up to 20%+ domestic and international travel required
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to efficiently multitask and prioritize while working under tight deadlines
Comfortable working independently and accomplishing goals despite ambiguity
Experience connecting with and supporting senior leaders and executives
Experience within a global or large-scale organization
Strong storytelling and content development capabilities
Familiarity with employee engagement tools, surveys, and analytics
Passion for creating meaningful employee experiences that drive impact
Bachelor's degree preferred
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .