What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Communications Manager position at Sika AG?
Company Description
With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5 billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.
Job Description
The goal of this role is to plan and run our internal communications activities across Region Americas. This includes defining a creative concept, ensure alignment across the region and the broader Sika Group direction and execute various initiatives that help to stimulate reach and impact for our employees. This role will help us build stronger connections within our organization improving the employee experience across and to strengthen and promote our culture of One Team Many Voices.
- Develop an internal communications concept and plan for Region Americas that reflect our Sika values.
- Define, innovate, and lead key internal communications channels such as newsletters, video messages, intranet and town-halls.
- Launch and create engaging content campaigns that inspire our employees, create connectivity, and provide clarity on key strategic topics.
- Roll-out implementation of Corporate Communications campaigns, tools, and resources in the region.
- Work closely with the leadership of Region Americas, HR, and Corporate Communications to ensure alignment of key messages.
- Proactively raise awareness of our talent priorities and programs companywide by partnering with Human Resources, Marketing and Corporate Communications teams to ensure alignment of messaging and with corporate brand standards.
- Assist with preparing and coordinating communication materials that support interactions with employees, news media, and other audiences.
- Suggest new and innovative means of communicating relevant messaging across the company.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or similar field.
- 3-5 years’ experience of internal communications experience.
- Excellent organization and planning/project management skills, including the ability to design and execute on communication campaigns/initiatives.
- Ability to distill, translate, and implement big ideas/vision into actionable plans that can become reality.
- Must be able to manage several projects at a time and meet evolving deadlines.
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Proven experience in creating and delivering simple, effective, and compelling messages. Ensure all content and messages are inclusive and honor our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Community and Sustainability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, desktop publishing and video creations is highly desirable.
- Fluent in English and Spanish. Trilingual a plus: English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Additional Information
Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.
Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.
Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.
