Senior Manager Employee Communication (f/m/d)

Heidelberg Materials; Heidelberg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Up to 50% remote within Germany

Profit share/bonus

Christmas and vacation payment

Learning & development options

JobTicket

JobBike

Canteen

Company fitness room

Networking initiatives

Ergonomic workplaces

Onboarding buddy program

Discounts for gyms

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Senior Manager Employee Communication to lead the global internal communication strategy from our headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. You will shape how employees learn, engage, and connect, while partnering with HR, IT, and country organisations to ensure consistent messaging.

You will drive content creation across channels (employee app, intranet, newsletters, and events) and empower middle management with practical toolkits and formats.

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, 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 with an engaging storytelling approach.
• Familiarity with digital internal communication channels and platforms and an interest in improving the employee experience.
• 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 working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Highly organized, proactive, and collaborative mindset with a focus on culture and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a coherent internal communication strategy aligned with corporate strategy, culture, and transformation.
• Support the introduction and continuous improvement of internal communication channels, such as the global employee app.
• Plan and manage internal communication campaigns and content pipelines with local teams on topics like sustainability and digitalisation.
• Create high-quality content for internal channels (employee app, intranet, newsletters, videos, events).
• Enable middle management as key communicators by providing ready-to-use content and toolkits.
• Partner with HR, IT, corporate functions, and country organisations to align messages.
• Contribute to a strong internal communication community by sharing best practices.
• Monitor reach, engagement, and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Internal communications

Content creation

Digital channels

Change management

German and English

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic storytelling

Education

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

Job description

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.

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.

You will report to the Head of Communications and be located at our Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

In this role, you will drive the development and implementation of our global internal communication strategy. You will play a key role in how we inform, engage, and connect our employees worldwide.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

You are a strategic and hands-on communicator with a deep understanding of internal communication, change, and employee engagement - and a passion for turning strategy into stories that resonate with people.

• 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

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
• 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