Employee Experience and Communication Manager

Emerson Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational automation technology company is hiring for a key role focused on employee engagement and communication strategies. The position involves leading initiatives that enhance organizational culture, promoting learning and recognition, and optimizing communication efforts across teams in Europe. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and experience working in diverse environments. A commitment to collaboration and the ability to influence change are essential. This role is based in the United Kingdom and may require travel.

Qualifications

• Experience operating across multiple geographies, stakeholders, cultures, and teams.
• Proven experience building relationships and communicating with all audiences.
• Experience leading events and training programs.
• Proficiency in English and a local language.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement, culture, and communication initiatives.
• Support HR strategy and operating rhythm.
• Define and optimize communication strategies.
• Promote recognition, learning, and feedback systems.

Skills

Engagement initiatives

Communication strategies

Relationship building

Team leadership

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for a key role that sits at the heart of our employee experience and communication strategy! No matter where you’re based in Europe, this role gives you the chance to make a real impact. You’ll work on meaningful projects while partnering with global and regional teams. Your mission? Help shape our culture, improve the way employees experience work, and bring fresh, creative energy to how we communicate, making things clearer, more engaging, and more human.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Employee Experience

• Lead engagement, culture, and communication initiatives.
• Manage surveys, onboarding, and mentoring programs.
• Promote recognition, learning, and feedback systems.
• Align with global Employee Value Proposition initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

HR & Leadership Planning

• Support HR strategy and operating rhythm.
• Design agendas and content for leadership meetings.
• Facilitate workshops and create impactful materials.

Communication

• Define and optimize communication strategies.
• Standardize templates and enable HR messaging.
• Create social media and branding content.
• Measure effectiveness and ensure engaging, aligned communication.

Who You Are

You are passionate about making an impact and bringing fresh thinking to how we engage and communicate across Europe. You push yourself to deliver meaningful results, and you are comfortable challenging the status quo with thoughtful, creative solutions. You write with clarity and ease, and you genuinely enjoy connecting with people, shaping stories, and helping teams stay aligned and inspired. You create teamwork, allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives, fostering collaboration and ensuring that everyone works together towards common goals.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating across multiple geographies, stakeholders, cultures, and teams.
• Proven experience building relationships and communicating with all audiences.
• Experience leading events and training programs, from development to delivery, in collaboration with key partners.
• Proficiency in English and a local language.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart

• Strong analytical skills.
• Background in leading change with a track record of making progress towards goals.
• Matrix organization experience.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, we help customers in critical industries operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.