Sr. Associate, Internal Communications

Alcon; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alcon's Communications function seeks a Sr. Associate, Internal Communications (Professional Path) to drive internal communication initiatives that boost employee engagement.

You will craft content for intranet and digital signage, support crisis comms, and help execute change-management strategies with strict ethical standards. You will collaborate with HR and leadership to deliver leadership communications, build dashboards, and develop playbooks that standardize execution across talent

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to simplify and convey complex topics clearly.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple talent initiatives with clear plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop and execute strategic internal communications plans for talent programs.
• Engage employees and improve engagement and culture through targeted communications.
• Support rollout of leadership development and succession planning programs.
• Collect data and create dashboards to inform leadership reviews and program adjustments.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/HR

Tools

Dashboard software

Job description

Summary of Position

This role is part of Alcon's 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

Key Requirements

• 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

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other reason.