Overview
Communications Specialist (1 year contract) at Zimmer Biomet. We are a global medical technology leader focused on mobility and renewed life for people around the world. This role supports the talent team through development opportunities, employee resource groups, a flexible working environment, location-specific rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every team member feels respected, empowered and recognised.
The Communications Specialist role delivers internal and external communication planning and implementation across EMEA and APAC, working closely with the Regional Communications Leads and the Global Corporate Communications Team. This role focuses on hands-on delivery of campaigns, content creation, event support, and channel management in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.
Responsibilities
- Partners with Regional Communications Leads to translate the EMEA & APAC communications strategy into clear, actionable plans aligned to Zimmer Biomet’s strategy.
- Ensure all communications reinforce Zimmer Biomet’s mission, strategy, values and culture commitments for team members and stakeholders across the two regions.
- Keep projects moving by proactively spotting gaps, anticipating needs, and flagging opportunities for stronger engagement.
- Create engaging, high-quality, audience-focused content for newsletters, Viva Engage, video, and other channels, ensuring alignment with 4-3-3 principles.
- Craft leadership messages, manager toolkits, and campaign materials with a focus on quality and tone.
- Increase the use of visual storytelling and video to boost team member engagement.
- Contribute to strategy and coordinate media inquiries in line with Zimmer Biomet’s strategy and procedures to protect and enhance brand reputation.
- Identify opportunities for proactive outreach that support business objectives and showcase country and regional successes.
- Support the development and delivery of communication toolkits, talking points, and guides for managers and team members.
- Facilitate training sessions to help leaders and teams communicate effectively, especially during change initiatives.
- Track communications performance using agreed KPIs and suggest improvements to channels and formats.
- Stay alert to new tools, trends and approaches to improve engagement and effectiveness.
- Establish and nurture strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Actively seek opportunities to connect individuals across and within divisions to enhance communication efficiency.
- Help develop messaging, FAQs, and presentations for transformation projects, restructuring and other major business changes; work with Regional Communications Leads and functional leaders to deliver clear, consistent messages during sensitive situations.
Qualifications
- Education: Commercial education at BA level, preferably in communication, publishing or journalism.
- Professional experience: 3–5 years in communications, including administrative process work, in an agency, industry, or services enterprise; healthcare sector experience is a plus.
- Special expertise: Excellent writing and editing, strong messaging skills, and proficiency with language; highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Viva Engage; experience with content management systems and digital publishing tools; design/layout experience is a plus.
- Languages: Fluency in English (written and oral); other languages are a plus.
Other Details
- Travel: Up to 10%
- EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability