Senior Manager Employee Communication (f/m/d)

Heidelberg Materials AG; Heidelberg; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work up to 50%

30 vacation days

Profit share / bonus

Learning & development options

JobTicket / JobBike

Canteen & health initiatives

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials AG is seeking a Senior Manager Employee Communication to shape and lead internal communications across the organization. You will develop strategy, governance, and formats, and drive campaigns that support sustainability, digitalisation, health & safety and transformation.

You will craft engaging content for the employee app, intranet, newsletters, and events. The role requires strong German and English writing, comfort with cross-functional teams, and a proactive, organized

Qualifications

• Degree in communications, journalism, media management, or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience (ideally a minimum of 5 years) in internal/employee communication or comparable role.
• Strong experience in conceptualizing and implementing internal communication strategies and campaigns.
• Proven track record in content creation across formats (texts, presentations, videos, visual content).
• Familiarity with digital internal communication channels and platforms (e.g. employee apps, intranet, collaboration tools).
• Ability to translate complex strategic topics into understandable, motivating messages for diverse employee groups.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in German and English.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and managing multiple internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a coherent internal communication strategy aligned with corporate strategy, culture, and transformation.
• Support the introduction and improvement of internal channels, such as the global employee app.
• Plan and manage internal communication campaigns and content pipelines with local teams on key topics.
• Create high-quality content for internal channels (app, intranet, newsletters, videos, events).
• Empower middle management with ready-to-use content, toolkits, and formats.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and country organisations to ensure consistent messaging.
• Foster a strong internal communication community by sharing best practices.
• Monitor reach and engagement; derive recommendations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Internal communication

Content creation

Stakeholder management

German & English writing

Strategic communications

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, media management, or related field

Tools

Employee app platforms

Intranet platforms

Collaboration tools

Job description

Are you passionate about connecting people through clear, engaging communication? Do you enjoy shaping how employees experience strategy, change, and culture in their daily work? Join us in strengthening internal communication at Heidelberg Materials and supporting our transformation journey. We’re looking for a Senior Manager Employee Communication (f/m/d) to join our Group Communication & Investor Relations Department. This position is located at our Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

• Develop and implement a coherent internal communication strategy (including governance, guidelines, and formats) that supports our corporate strategy, culture, and transformation.
• Support the introduction and continuous improvement of internal communication channels, such as our global employee app.
• Plan and manage internal communication campaigns and the content pipeline in close collaboration with local teams for key topics such as sustainability, digitalisation, health & safety, and change projects.
• Create high-quality content for internal channels (employee app, intranet, newsletters, videos, internal events).
• Enable middle management as key communicators by providing ready-to-use content, practical toolkits, and suitable formats.
• Partner with HR, IT, corporate functions, and country organisations to align messages and ensure consistent, timely communication.
• Contribute to a strong internal communication community by sharing best practices and supporting local communicators.
• Monitor reach, engagement, and feedback on internal communication activities and derive recommendations for continuous improvement.

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in communications, journalism, media management, or a related field
• Several years of professional experience (ideally a minimum of 5 years) in internal/employee communication, corporate communications, or a comparable role in an international environment
• Strong experience in conceptualizing and implementing internal communication strategies and campaigns
• Proven track record in content creation across formats (texts, presentations, videos, visual content) with a clear, engaging storytelling approach
• Familiarity with digital internal communication channels and platforms (e.g. employee apps, intranet, collaboration tools) and an interest in continuously improving the employee experience
• Ability to translate complex strategic and change-related topics into understandable, motivating messages for diverse employee groups
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in German and English
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple internal stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Highly organised, proactive, and collaborative mindset with a strong sense for culture, engagement, and transparency

OUR OFFER

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
• Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment
• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development program
• JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
• Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car … and much more.

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.