Global Lead, Employee Communications Communications and marketing Professional/office Longueuil[...]

Solmax International Inc.; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Global Lead for Employee Communications to craft and implement strategies that enhance engagement and transparency across the organization. This strategic role focuses on aligning communication practices with organizational goals, utilizing various channels to promote the employer brand. The successful candidate will work with diverse stakeholders to foster a positive company culture and support change management initiatives. If you are a creative communicator with extensive experience in a decentralized environment, this opportunity offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous employee assistance program

RRSP contribution with employer match

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in a communications role within a complex organization.
• Bilingual in English and French with excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global employee communication strategies.
• Support change management initiatives and oversee execution of plans.
• Optimize global employee communications platforms and tools.

Skills

Strategic Communication

Change Management

Bilingual Communication (English and French)

Stakeholder Engagement

Creative Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

University Degree in Communications

Degree in Marketing or Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft Sharepoint

VivaEngage

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position overview

As a Global Lead, Employee Communications, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies that promote engagement, alignment, and transparency across our organization. This strategic position aims to maximize the impact of employee communications by leveraging various channels such as email, intranet, social networks, and other relevant platforms, to support and promote our employer brand as well as the organization's outreach. Working with various stakeholders across the organization, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative strategies and tools to align communications practices with organizational objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute global employee communication strategies and create comprehensive communication plans that align with the organization's global goals, values, and objectives.

• Establish a global communications governance by identifying key messages and targeting the correct audiences and appropriate communication channels to effectively engage employees across different regions, languages and cultures.

• Maintain a strategic watch on communication trends to integrate innovative practices adapted to a matrix organization.

• Support change management initiatives in the development and execution of change management strategies for various projects and work closely with regional and global stakeholders to oversee the execution of change management plans, resulting in a smooth and sustainable adoption.

• Oversee and optimize the global employee communications platforms such as the intranet, VivaEngage Communities, collaboration tools and explore different new technologies available for internal communications.

• Promote global employee engagement and foster a positive and inclusive company culture by recommending, designing and supporting global and regional programs, recognition initiatives, feedback mechanisms, and employee surveys that resonate with diverse teams and locations.

Qualifications and skills

• University degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field.

• Minimum 7 to 10 years' experience in a communications role, ideally in a complex or decentralized organization.

• Excellent written communication skills; experience in developing change communications for internal stakeholders.

• Bilingualism is essential in both English and French.

• Creative, resourceful, autonomous and independent

• Organized and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, with a variety of stakeholders.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Sharepoint, VivaEngage and Microsoft Office suite

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Flexible work schedule in hybrid mode

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Generous employee and family assistance program (including telemedicine and medicine)

• Possibility of contributing to an RRSP with employer contribution