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ADP is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Head of Social Media to define and lead the next chapter of ADP’s enterprise social presence.
This leader will own the strategy, narrative, operating model, and performance agenda for social across ADP. The role will ensure social becomes a modern growth capability — one that strengthens brand relevance, advances ADP’s market narrative, supports sales, scales through people, and creates measurable business impact.
The Head of Social Media will operate across Brand, Communications, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, Sales, HR, Legal, and Business Units to ensure ADP shows up with clarity, consistency, speed, and purpose across every priority platform and audience to ensure 360 degree engagement.
Success in this role means building an immersive social engine that is unmistakably ADP: trusted, human, differentiated, useful to the market, and connected to business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Social Strategy & Enterprise Narrative
- Define ADP’s enterprise social strategy, platform priorities, audience approach, and operating model.
- Establish the social narrative architecture that connects ADP’s brand, thought leadership, product stories, client proof, executive voice, and sales priorities.
- Ensure ADP’s social presence reflects a clear, modern, and differentiated voice across platforms.
- Translate enterprise priorities into 360 degree social strategies that build relevance with prospects, clients, partners, associates, influencers, and industry stakeholders.
Social Pod Leadership & Operating Model
- Build and lead the social across strategy, content, growth, social-to-sales, production, advocacy, and performance.
- Establish clear roles, workflows, governance, creative standards, approval paths, and decision rights.
- Balance speed, quality, risk management, and brand consistency in a complex enterprise environment.
- Create repeatable systems that allow ADP to move faster while maintaining strategic discipline.
Brand, Communications & Executive Alignment
- Partner closely with Brand and Communications to strengthen ADP’s reputation, message consistency, and executive visibility.
- Shape how ADP participates in major market moments, company announcements, launches, events, and thought leadership conversations.
- Build executive social strategies that help senior leaders show up authentically and credibly in the market.
- Establish social listening and intelligence capabilities to monitor sentiment, trends, competitors, and emerging opportunities.
Sales, Growth & Business Impact
- Partner with Sales, Demand Generation, Product Marketing, and Revenue teams to connect social engagement to commercial priorities.
- Define how social supports awareness, consideration, prospect engagement, account-based programs, seller activation, and pipeline influence.
- Establish a measurement framework that connects social performance to reach, engagement, share of voice, sentiment, traffic, advocacy, conversion, and business impact.
- Use performance insights to continuously optimize ADP’s social strategy and investment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of experience in social media, brand marketing, digital marketing, communications, content strategy, or related marketing leadership roles.
- Proven experience building or transforming enterprise social capabilities.
- Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Strong understanding of B2B social strategy, executive visibility, employee advocacy, social listening, content performance, and paid/organic amplification.
- Ability to connect social strategy to brand strength, demand creation, sales activation, reputation, and business outcomes.
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent storytelling, editorial judgment, communication, and leadership skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in enterprise technology, SaaS, HCM, payroll, HR technology, workforce management, financial services, or professional services.
- Experience leading social transformation for a large global brand.
- Familiarity with regulated or compliance-sensitive environments.
- Experience building social centers of excellence, newsroom models, or enterprise advocacy programs.
What Success Looks Like:
- ADP has a clear, differentiated industry-leading social strategy aligned to brand, sales, and business priorities.
- The social capability is operating with clear ownership, governance, workflows, and performance expectations.
- ADP’s social presence becomes more consistent, relevant, human, and commercially useful.
- Executive and employee voices extend ADP’s reach with confidence and credibility.
- Social performance is measured, optimized, and connected to business outcomes.
You'll love working here because:
- Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
- Belong by joining one of nine Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
- Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
- Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
- Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
- Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
- Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
- Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.
What are you waiting for?
Apply now! Jobs.adp.com
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Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is USD $131,700.00 - USD $245,500.00 / Year*
- Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.
INTRODUCTION
ADP is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Head of Social Media to define and lead the next chapter of ADP’s enterprise social presence.
This leader will own the strategy, narrative, operating model, and performance agenda for social across ADP. The role will ensure social becomes a modern growth capability — one that strengthens brand relevance, advances ADP’s market narrative, supports sales, scales through people, and creates measurable business impact.
The Head of Social Media will operate across Brand, Communications, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, Sales, HR, Legal, and Business Units to ensure ADP shows up with clarity, consistency, speed, and purpose across every priority platform and audience to ensure 360 degree engagement.
Success in this role means building an immersive social engine that is unmistakably ADP: trusted, human, differentiated, useful to the market, and connected to business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Social Strategy & Enterprise Narrative
- Define ADP’s enterprise social strategy, platform priorities, audience approach, and operating model.
- Establish the social narrative architecture that connects ADP’s brand, thought leadership, product stories, client proof, executive voice, and sales priorities.
- Ensure ADP’s social presence reflects a clear, modern, and differentiated voice across platforms.
- Translate enterprise priorities into 360 degree social strategies that build relevance with prospects, clients, partners, associates, influencers, and industry stakeholders.
Social Pod Leadership & Operating Model
- Build and lead the social across strategy, content, growth, social-to-sales, production, advocacy, and performance.
- Establish clear roles, workflows, governance, creative standards, approval paths, and decision rights.
- Balance speed, quality, risk management, and brand consistency in a complex enterprise environment.
- Create repeatable systems that allow ADP to move faster while maintaining strategic discipline.
Brand, Communications & Executive Alignment
- Partner closely with Brand and Communications to strengthen ADP’s reputation, message consistency, and executive visibility.
- Shape how ADP participates in major market moments, company announcements, launches, events, and thought leadership conversations.
- Build executive social strategies that help senior leaders show up authentically and credibly in the market.
- Establish social listening and intelligence capabilities to monitor sentiment, trends, competitors, and emerging opportunities.
Sales, Growth & Business Impact
- Partner with Sales, Demand Generation, Product Marketing, and Revenue teams to connect social engagement to commercial priorities.
- Define how social supports awareness, consideration, prospect engagement, account-based programs, seller activation, and pipeline influence.
- Establish a measurement framework that connects social performance to reach, engagement, share of voice, sentiment, traffic, advocacy, conversion, and business impact.
- Use performance insights to continuously optimize ADP’s social strategy and investment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of experience in social media, brand marketing, digital marketing, communications, content strategy, or related marketing leadership roles.
- Proven experience building or transforming enterprise social capabilities.
- Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Strong understanding of B2B social strategy, executive visibility, employee advocacy, social listening, content performance, and paid/organic amplification.
- Ability to connect social strategy to brand strength, demand creation, sales activation, reputation, and business outcomes.
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent storytelling, editorial judgment, communication, and leadership skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in enterprise technology, SaaS, HCM, payroll, HR technology, workforce management, financial services, or professional services.
- Experience leading social transformation for a large global brand.
- Familiarity with regulated or compliance-sensitive environments.
- Experience building social centers of excellence, newsroom models, or enterprise advocacy programs.
What Success Looks Like:
- ADP has a clear, differentiated industry-leading social strategy aligned to brand, sales, and business priorities.
- The social capability is operating with clear ownership, governance, workflows, and performance expectations.
- ADP’s social presence becomes more consistent, relevant, human, and commercially useful.
- Executive and employee voices extend ADP’s reach with confidence and credibility.
- Social performance is measured, optimized, and connected to business outcomes.
You'll love working here because:
- Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
- Belong by joining one of nine Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
- Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
- Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
- Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
- Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
- Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
- Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.
What are you waiting for?
Apply now! Jobs.adp.com
LIEXEC
LI-Hybrid
LI-EB2
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is USD $131,700.00 - USD $245,500.00 / Year*
- Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.
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Frame the role as a specialty occupation
H-1B approval hinges on proving the job requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Emphasize that your Head of Social role demands expertise in digital marketing strategy, analytics, or brand communications, not general management skills.
Target companies with an established sponsorship track record
Focus your search on employers who have filed H-1B petitions for marketing leadership roles before. Companies with prior sponsorship history move faster and face fewer internal approval hurdles when a new candidate needs a visa.
Lead with measurable impact, not just creative experience
Sponsors want to see that you drive business outcomes. Quantify follower growth, engagement rates, campaign ROI, and revenue attribution in your application materials, this strengthens both your candidacy and the employer's specialty occupation argument.
Clarify your current visa status early in conversations
Letting hiring managers know you're on OPT, STEM OPT, or another transferable status reduces perceived sponsorship risk. Many employers don't realize a status transfer is simpler than a new H-1B petition from scratch.
Understand the LCA wage requirement for your market
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing rate for the role and location. Research the wage level for Head of Social in your target city so you can negotiate with context.
Apply well before H-1B cap deadlines if you need lottery selection
If you're not already in H-1B status, cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. Build your job search timeline backward from that window to avoid missing your only annual opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Head of Social role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, when the position is structured as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as marketing, communications, or digital media. The key is that the role must theoretically and practically require that degree, not just prefer it. Employers with dedicated social functions and defined reporting structures tend to have the strongest cases.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my Head of Social visa?
Most successful H-1B visa petitions for this title cite a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business with a marketing concentration, or a related field. A degree in an unrelated discipline makes the specialty occupation argument harder to sustain. If your degree is adjacent, document how your coursework directly applies to social strategy and audience analytics.
Are Head of Social roles typically cap-subject or cap-exempt for H-1B purposes?
Most Head of Social positions at for-profit companies are cap-subject, meaning the employer must enter you in the H-1B lottery. Cap-exempt opportunities, such as roles at nonprofits, universities, or affiliated research organizations, bypass the lottery entirely. If you're exploring social media leadership roles at mission-driven organizations, cap-exempt sponsorship is a realistic path worth prioritizing.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for marketing leadership roles like Head of Social?
Approval rates for marketing and communications specialty occupation cases are solid but not automatic, USCIS scrutinizes whether the role truly requires a specific degree rather than general experience. Petitions supported by detailed job duty descriptions, organizational charts showing the role's complexity, and a clear degree-to-duty nexus fare significantly better. Companies that have sponsored similar titles before are your best bet.
Where can I find Head of Social jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, every role on the platform is filtered for visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not wasting time on listings that won't work for your situation. Browse Head of Social openings on Migrate Mate to find employers actively willing to sponsor H-1B and other work visas for this title.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Head Of Social jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.