Corporate Communications Assistant

Rite-Hite Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Financial Security

Time for You

Job summary

Rite-Hite Corporation in Milwaukee is seeking a Corporate Communications Assistant to support front desk operations, corporate communications, and employee engagement at our corporate headquarters. You’ll welcome visitors, manage the lobby, support building security, and help maintain visitor records.

You’ll also create intranet content, manage digital signboards, and coordinate communications and events to keep employees informed and engaged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of related experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly, professional approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common workplace applications.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist visitors, guests, and employees in a professional and friendly manner.
• Manage front desk operations and maintain an organized, welcoming lobby and reception area.
• Monitor visitor activity and help support building security.
• Issue visitor badges and maintain accurate visitor records through the visitor management system.
• Help coordinate meeting room setup and other HQ needs as requested.
• Create and post content for the corporate intranet to keep employees informed.
• Serve as a point person for intranet content, including reviewing and coordinating posts from other departments.
• Manage digital signboards throughout HQ and create announcements as needed.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar covering company news, events, and employee communications.
• Partner with other departments and locations to support their communication and signboard needs.
• Monitor and report on communication activity and site usage.
• Support the planning and execution of employee parties, outings, holiday events, and other culture and engagement activities.
• Help coordinate event details, communications, and logistics.
• Assist with tracking and reporting on employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Take on special projects that help enhance the employee and visitor experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visitor management system

Job description

**At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact.** As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead. Rite-Hite is seeking a **Corporate Communications Assistant** to support front desk operations, corporate communications, and employee engagement at our corporate headquarters in Milwaukee. As the first point of contact for visitors at our headquarters, you’ll help create a welcoming and professional experience while supporting building security and keeping the lobby organized. You’ll also play an active role in keeping employees informed and engaged through internal communications, digital signage, company events, and culture initiatives. **What You’ll Do****Reception & Visitor Experience*** Welcome and assist visitors, guests, and employees in a professional and friendly manner.* Manage front desk operations and maintain an organized, welcoming lobby and reception area.* Monitor visitor activity and help support building security.* Issue visitor badges and maintain accurate visitor records through the visitor management system.* Help coordinate meeting room setup and other HQ needs as requested.**Corporate Communications*** Create and post content for the corporate intranet to keep employees informed.* Serve as a point person for intranet content, including reviewing and coordinating posts from other departments.* Manage digital signboards throughout HQ and create announcements as needed.* Develop and maintain a content calendar covering company news, events, and employee communications.* Partner with other departments and locations to support their communication and signboard needs.* Monitor and report on communication activity and site usage.**Employee Engagement & Events*** Support the planning and execution of employee parties, outings, holiday events, and other culture and engagement activities.* Help coordinate event details, communications, and logistics.* Assist with tracking and reporting on employee engagement and culture initiatives.* Take on special projects that help enhance the employee and visitor experience.**What You Bring*** High school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly, professional approach.* Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills.* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.* Comfortable working with confidential information and maintaining a high level of professionalism.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common workplace applications.* Strong writing and communication skills; experience creating employee communications or digital content is a plus.* A team-oriented mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed. **What We Offer**At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:* *Health & Well-being:* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.* *Financial Security:* A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.* *Time for You:* Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a **drug-free workplace** for the safety of our employees and customers.