People communications manager

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM seeks a seasoned People Communications Manager to shape the internal narrative, engage thousands of employees, and support the global people strategy through storytelling and campaigns.

You will partner with HR, People, and leadership teams to drive multi‑channel communications, monitor impact with analytics, and advise senior leaders on communications that align with the employer brand and DEIB goals.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in internal or corporate communications.
• Experience partnering with HR, People, or Talent functions on communications.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling across multiple formats and channels.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑channel campaigns from concept to delivery.
• Strong ability to advise and influence senior leaders.
• Excellent project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset with use of feedback and metrics to guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic messaging that supports the people agenda and business objectives.
• Create engaging content across articles, presentations, speeches, videos, newsletters, intranet, and leadership communications.
• Lead end‑to‑end communication campaigns—from planning to measurement.
• Partner with People and Leadership teams to communicate initiatives effectively.
• Act as communications lead for major people programs and events.
• Ensure content accuracy and relevance across digital platforms.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to produce high quality materials.
• Identify innovative approaches and share best practices to improve engagement.
• Monitor analytics and audience insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster alignment between internal communications, employer brand, and external messaging.

Skills

Internal communications

Stakeholder management

Content development

Storytelling

Project management

HR partnership

Analytical mindset

Job description

Why This Role Matters

Are you a strategic communications leader who can influence culture, inspire engagement, and shape the employee experience at a global organization This is a unique opportunity to lead communications for a dynamic people agenda that directly impacts thousands of employees worldwide.

As People Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bringing the organizations people strategy to life through compelling storytelling, impactful campaigns, and trusted advisory support to senior leaders. Your work will help strengthen employee engagement, reinforce organizational priorities, and create meaningful connections between people and purpose.

What Your Impact Is:

• Shape and drive internal communications that support key people initiatives including performance management, DEIB, wellbeing, leadership engagement, and talent development.
• Partner closely with People, Communications, and Executive Leadership teams to deliver clear, aligned, and impactful messaging.
• Develop integrated communication strategies that increase awareness, understanding, and adoption of people programs across the organization.
• Lead high-profile employee communication campaigns from strategy through execution across multiple channels.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior stakeholders, including executive leaders.
• Use data, feedback, and analytics to continuously improve engagement and communication effectiveness.
• Ensure consistency between internal employee messaging and the broader employer brand and talent marketing strategy.

What Youll Bring:

• Required
  • 5-7+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, employee engagement, or a related field.
  • Experience partnering closely with HR, People, or Talent functions to deliver people-focused communications.
  • Exceptional writing, storytelling, and content development skills across multiple communication formats and channels.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-channel communication campaigns from concept to delivery.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to advise and influence senior leaders.
  • Excellent project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
  • Analytical mindset with experience using employee feedback and communication metrics to guide decisions.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and matrixed environment.
• Preferred
  • Experience within a professional services, consulting, or global corporate environment.
  • Background supporting communications related to DEIB, wellbeing, performance management, or organizational transformation initiatives.
  • Experience working across geographically dispersed teams and multicultural audiences.
  • Knowledge of employer branding and talent marketing communications.
  • Interest in sustainability, climate action, or broader business strategy topics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver strategic messaging that supports the organizations people agenda and business objectives.
• Create engaging communications content including articles, presentations, speeches, videos, newsletters, intranet content, and leadership communications.
• Lead end-to-end communication campaigns, including planning, stakeholder engagement, content development, execution, and measurement.
• Partner with People and Leadership teams to communicate important initiatives and organizational priorities effectively.
• Act as the communications lead for major people-related events, programs, and annual initiatives.
• Ensure employee-facing content remains accurate, relevant, and up to date across digital communication platforms.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including agencies, to produce high-quality communications materials.
• Identify innovative communication approaches and share best practices to continuously enhance employee engagement.
• Monitor communication effectiveness through analytics and audience insights, using findings to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster alignment across internal communications, employer brand, and external messaging to deliver a seamless employee experience.