Manager, Employee Communications

Job Description

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Manager of Employee Communications that i ncreases employee engagement by planning and executing communications about the company’s initiatives, culture and growth. They will collaborate with leaders across the organization — from the executive team to HR to engineering — to share and evolve the company story and foster brand evangelists. The ideal candidate will be a skilled storyteller with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for cultivating the workplace culture through technology that connects, inspires and engages employees in the Daikin Applied vision and mission. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN Hybrid

What you will do:

• Develop and execute a strategic communications plan, aligning internal and executive messaging with the company’s mission, vision, values and brand positioning
• Shape and enhance the organization’s culture and engagement, helping employees feel connected to the company and get the information they need to do their jobs effectively
• Work across functions and teams, and in close partnership with marketing and human resources, to execute communication initiatives from concept to delivery to measurement
• Produce employee communications, authoring and developing a variety of internal and executive communications, in multiple mediums, to be delivered across internal communications channels
• Maintain an editorial calendar, and develop and shape stories sourcing information and content from teams across the organization
• Coordinate distribution and maintenance of content through all channels including Staffbase employee communications platform
• Lead the internal communications specialist and manage the team’s productivity, growth and development
• Measure the impact of communication efforts, and adjust activities and programs as needed
• Support leadership and company meetings and events — promotion, logistics, etc

What’s in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, journalism, communications or marketing
• 8+ years marketing, business writing and/or employee engagement experience
• Experience using employee communications software platform
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 years preferred communications and change-management experience

Required Qualifications:

• Content development - Write, produce and tailor content for specific audiences, demonstrating a deep understanding of messaging, positioning and stakeholders needs communications; requires strong writing skills and an ability to work in other mediums such as video
• Oral communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings
• Technology expertise - Experience implementing an employee communications platform and managing scope of work through the platform; proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint applications
• Professionalism - High degree of professionalism with strong attention to detail and agility to work closely with senior executives
• Collaboration - Desire to collaborate with diverse organizational partners, particularly within marketing and human resources — seen as a go-to resource across the organization
• Thoroughness - Demonstrates diligence and accuracy; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to boost performance
• Measurement and analytics - Assesses effectiveness of communications and optimizes efforts
• Channel development - Manages, maintains and augments internal communication channels including corporate intranet and newsletters
• NOTE: Published writing and other content samples required

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