Strategic Internal Communications Leader

Pivot Strategies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hormel Foods is seeking an executive-level Internal Communications Lead to drive strategy, governance, and execution of enterprise communications. You will translate business priorities into clear, actionable messaging and partner with senior leaders, HR and business units to support performance, transformation and culture.

The role reports to the Chief Communications Officer and offers high visibility, impact, and a relocation-friendly path from Austin, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in communications, public relations or a related field with demonstrated success supporting or leading corporate communications initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead internal communications strategy in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong executive presence with experience advising senior leaders; ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Owns the enterprise internal communications strategy, aligning messaging, cadence, and channels to business priorities and organizational needs.
• Oversees the enterprise internal communication channels, their effectiveness and evolution.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on internal messaging for enterprise initiatives.
• Develops communication plans that support understanding and adoption for major organizational changes.
• Defines success metrics for internal communications and uses data to continuously improve strategy and content.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication strategy

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or English

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hormel Foods is seeking an executive-level Internal Communications Lead to drive strategy, governance, and execution of enterprise communications. You will translate business priorities into clear, actionable messaging and partner with senior leaders, HR and business units to support performance, transformation and culture.

The role reports to the Chief Communications Officer and offers high visibility, impact, and a relocation-friendly path from Austin, MN.