12+ month contract. Likely to extend/option to hire.

Client: A major global corporation and leader in their industry with annual revenue over $90 B and employing over 250,000.

Overview:

This position will support communications strategy for the plant facility. This position will report through the site Sr. HR Manager with a close tie to the corporate communications team. This position will engage with a variety of groups within the company to strengthen storytelling opportunities as well as community engagement efforts. Core responsibilities will fall into four areas including community engagement, employee (internal) communications, external communications, and site leadership team support.

Role:

Community Engagement

Help guide strategies of monetary and product donations in the local community.
Manage employee volunteerism and participation in key local community events.
Support key company initiatives with local-level activations.
Support technical training and talent acquisition teams through engagement with local technical and trade schools and community colleges to help drive interest in the Company as an employer of choice.
Support site newsletter by providing updates and information on local operation and workforce, highlighting key programs and initiatives.
Serve on community relations committee.

Employee Communication

Lead development and deployment of local communications strategy and written, video, and visual content creation for the site, including local newsletter, communications goals and change management communications.
Lead improvements and changes based on site communications surveys and audits.
Help uphold high employee engagement standards, including but not limited to:
Help guide strategy of engaging employees and planning for site celebrations.
Initiate event planning for employee experience celebrations.
Support interior and exterior graphics installations.
Coordinate promotional items for employee experience events.
Work with HR to promote recognition programs.
Help prepare for major internal stakeholder visits.
Identify compelling storytelling opportunities to showcase our people, processes, and passion.
Execute internal communications channel strategy at the site through priority tools and apps.

External Communication

Provide storytelling and thought leadership support.
Develop strategy, in partnership with corporate communications to drive manufacturing thought leadership stories
Work with corporate communications to showcase impact of local manufacturing on the company trusted brands and drive civic pride.
Partner with corporate communications on local activations tied to startup celebrations, site expansion announcements, and other significant milestones as required.

Site Leadership Team Support

Support Site Leadership Team on major events and routine tasks to support visitors coming to the site.
Coordinate catering, book event space, and manage site calendar appointments.
Support management of non-operational spaces such as employee cafeterias, employee store, and front office.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related area is a plus.
5 – 7+ years of work experience in a communications, marketing, or other relevant function.
Strong written communication skills with ability to write concise and compelling stories for a variety of audiences.
Experienced in a technical, distribution center, or manufacturing industry is a plus.
Experienced with employee communications and relations.
Experienced with communications external to the company and public relations.
Experienced in event planning.

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