Director Public Affairs Crisis & Issues Management

ADP is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Director of Public Affairs with deep expertise in crisis communications and issues management. This role will partner closely with the Senior Director, Public Affairs, to help lead and operate a global crisis and issues function, ensuring strong coordination, consistency, and high-impact execution.

This individual will play a critical role as a strategic advisor and hands-on execution partner, driving day-to-day management of crisis and issues response, strengthening global processes, and helping to proactively protect and enhance the ADP brand.

Key Responsibilities

Crisis Communications & Issues Management Strategy and Execution

• Lead the planning and execution of global crisis communications and issues management strategies
• Serve as a key strategic partner to senior communications leadership and crisis & issues team members, providing recommendations and ensuring effective implementation of response plans
• Manage end-to-end response efforts, ensuring timely, coordinated, and consistent messaging across channels and stakeholders
• Maintain and continuously improve crisis readiness through issues management initiatives including playbooks, simulations, and training programs

Global Collaboration & Coordination

• Support a global crisis and issues management team, driving strong execution and alignment across regions
• Ensure clear processes, governance, and operational excellence in how crisis and issues are managed globally
• Partner cross-functionally with Communications, Legal, HR, Government Affairs, and business stakeholders to ensure integrated response

Proactive Issues Management

• Identify, assess, and help prioritize emerging risks and opportunities that could impact ADP's reputation
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and execute proactive reputation strategies
• Support message development and narrative shaping to strengthen and protect the ADP brand

Measurement & Business Impact

• Build and implement measurement frameworks that demonstrate the effectiveness of crisis and issues efforts
• Translate outcomes into clear insights that show tangible business value and risk mitigation
• Track performance and continuously refine strategies based on data and learnings

Monitoring & Insights

• Oversee issues monitoring and media/social listening to identify potential risks early
• Synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations for communications planning and response

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