Sr. Associate, Internal Communications

Alcon Laboratories; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alcon Laboratories in Bengaluru is seeking a Sr. Associate, Internal Communications (Professional Path) to develop, plan, and drive internal comms that boost employee engagement.

You will craft content for multiple channels, support crisis communications, and help implement change management strategies while upholding ethical standards. You will coordinate talent initiatives, partner with leadership and HR, track metrics, and deliver tools and playbooks to standardize execution.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High organizational and project management capability.
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex topics.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and execution focus.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and trends.
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and track multiple talent initiatives (e.g., workforce planning, development programs, engagement efforts).
• Establish and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment across stakeholders and identify interdependencies.
• Drive accountability and follow-through on key actions.
• Develop and execute communication plans for talent initiatives.
• Prepare leadership communications (emails, presentations, talking points).
• Act as a liaison between leadership, HR, and broader teams.
• Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement and culture.
• Assist in designing and delivering engagement activities and forums.
• Support rollout of talent programs (e.g., leadership development, succession planning).
• Develop tools, templates, and playbooks to standardize execution.
• Track metrics and report on progress and outcomes.
• Collect and synthesize data related to talent initiatives.
• Create dashboards or summaries for leadership review.
• Use insights to inform communication strategies and program adjustments.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Data interpretation

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Execution focus

Adaptability

Job description

Job Summary

Summary of Position: This role is part of Alcons Communications function, a global team that manages all aspects of internal and external communications and inspires associates with examples of our purpose as we all work to shape company culture and inform. The Sr. Associate, Internal Communications (Professional Path) is primarily responsible for developing, planning, and driving internal communication initiatives to boost employee engagement. You will create content for various platforms, support crisis communications, and help execute strategies for organizational changes while maintaining ethical standards. Specifics include:

• Perform specialized tasks and conduct independent research to optimize project outcomes and contribute to achieving project goals with advanced skills
• Collaborate with project team members to ensure successful project execution
• Apply advanced knowledge in internal communications to plan, develop, and edit content
• Evaluate, implement, and manage internal communications channels (e.g., Intranet, digital signage, internal social, etc.)
• Develop and deliver change management communications and advise stakeholders on effective communications strategies and tactics
• Help optimize internal communications processes and provide channels for employees to give feedback
• Partner with internal stakeholders to engage and inspire associates

Core Purpose

• Serve as a dedicated resource to drive alignment, communication, and execution across multiple talent-focused initiatives.
• Act as a central connector between leadership, HR, and teams to ensure clarity, engagement, and progress.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Initiative Coordination

• Organize and track multiple talent initiatives (e.g., workforce planning, development programs, engagement efforts)
• Establish and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Ensure alignment across stakeholders and identify interdependencies
• Drive accountability and follow-through on key actions

Strategic Communications

• Develop and execute communication plans for talent initiatives
• Prepare leadership communications (emails, presentations, talking points)
• Act as a liaison between leadership, HR, and broader teams

Employee Experience Engagement

• Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement and culture
• Assist in designing and delivering engagement activities and forums

Program Support Execution

• Support rollout of talent programs (e.g., leadership development, succession planning)
• Develop tools, templates, and playbooks to standardize execution
• Track metrics and report on progress and outcomes

Data Insights

• Collect and synthesize data related to talent initiatives
• Create dashboards or summaries for leadership review
• Use insights to inform communication strategies and program adjustments

Requirements / Minimum Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High organizational and project management capability
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex topics
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong attention to detail and execution focus
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and trends
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Background

• Experience in HR, talent management, internal communications, or organizational development
• Exposure to large-scale people or transformation initiatives
• Experience working with senior leadership teams.

Success Measures

• Clear visibility and tracking of all talent initiatives
• Improved stakeholder alignment and engagement
• Timely execution of key programs and milestones

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes