Director, Communications & Engagement

Standard Motor Products; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products is seeking a Director of Communications & Engagement to lead enterprise internal communications and company engagement planning. You will partner with HR and business leaders to shape priorities, craft messaging, and drive change communications across the organization.

The role reports to the CHRO, manages a Manager, Communications & Engagement, and focuses on creating a clear and disciplined communications system throughout the company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in internal communications or corporate communications.
• Proven experience in executive communications and transformation.
• Experience leading employee engagement planning and execution.
• People-leadership experience, including managing and developing direct reports.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills.
• Ability to operate independently with strong influence and judgment.
• High attention to detail and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Define and own enterprise internal communications strategy and narrative.
• Lead HQ company engagement planning and execution, including signature events, forums, and culture initiatives.
• Partner with business and HR leaders to construct impactful, integrated communications and engagement initiatives.
• Advise executives and develop key messaging, scripts, and presentations.
• Lead change communications for major initiatives.
• Plan and execute town halls and enterprise communication forums.
• Lead engagement survey and follow-through actions.
• Create and deliver communication content across channels.
• Establish communication discipline, governance, and priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a Manager, Communications & Engagement.

Skills

Internal communications

Executive communications

Employee engagement

People leadership

Writing & storytelling

Job description

Location: Long Island City, NY preferred; other locations will be considered for internal candidates. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director, Communications & Engagement leads enterprise internal communications and company engagement planning and execution. This role partners closely with business and HR leaders to construct impactful communications and engagement initiatives that ensure employees understand priorities, navigate change, and remain aligned. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, leads a Manager, Communications & Engagement, and is accountable for creating a clear, consistent, and disciplined communications and engagement system across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own enterprise internal communications strategy and narrative
• Lead HQ company engagement planning and execution, including signature events, forums, and culture initiatives
• Partner with business and HR leaders to construct impactful, integrated communications and engagement initiatives
• Advise executives and develop key messaging, scripts, and presentations
• Lead change communications for major initiatives
• Plan and execute town halls and enterprise communication forums
• Lead engagement survey and follow-through actions
• Create and deliver communication content across channels
• Establish communication discipline, governance, and priorities
• Lead, coach, and develop a Manager, Communications & Engagement

Qualifications

• 10+ years in internal communications or corporate communications
• Proven experience in executive communications and transformation
• Experience leading employee engagement planning and execution
• People-leadership experience, including managing and developing direct reports
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
• Ability to operate independently with strong influence and judgment
• High attention to detail and professionalism

The estimated salary range for this position is $185,000- $215,000.

Please note that the salary range provided on the job posting does not include potential bonuses and other forms of compensation and, in some cases, may fall outside the range. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained.