Sr.Manager -Employee Communications, China

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The Employee Communications Manager leads the development, implementation, and regional-wide internal associate communications strategy that contribute to awareness, inspiration and engagement of associates and leadership in China. This role will work across the organization to build internal communications infrastructures, design content & change management strategies and bring stories about our associates and business to life.

Internal Communications:

• Craft and execute a robust internal communications strategy that aligns with our brand and ignites associate engagement, fosters alignment with corporate objectives, and cultivates a thriving organizational culture.

• Partner and work collaboratively with senior executives throughout the enterprise, building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust, and ensuring that internal clients have access to high-quality advice and guidance to support in delivering internal messaging, effective change management strategies and storytelling through various communications platforms and mediums.

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to strengthen and ensure a consistent, transparent, and impactful communication flow with employees at all levels, building trust in Kohler’s leaders.

• Function as a bridge between leadership and associates, providing timely updates on organizational developments and nurturing open lines of communication.

• Support the implementation of company programs, procedures, methods, and practices to promote Kohler’s key messages.

• Ensure that data is used to drive insight that helps Kohler continuously improve the way we listen and communicate.

• Lead the development and implementation of communications policies, procedures, and related guidelines, ensuring compliance with external requirements. Identify gaps in communication processes and proactively develop communications solutions to increase understanding and adoption.

• Integrates change management principles and methodologies into strategies and plans, providing subject matter expertise on the people side of change and building communication strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.

• Support the corporate brand transformation efforts by building advocacy internally through change communications, executive communications, and business unit storytelling and other communications efforts, helping to create excitement for the future and a sense of unity across all business lines.

• Develop and maintain policies and practices that effectively manage business risks within the scope of responsibilities.

Skills/Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or other relevant field; master’s degree preferred.

• Over 8 years’ experience within a global organization focused on strategic organizational communications, change management, employer brand, employee engagement (including applications of social media), internal communications, and/or executive/management communications.

• Experience developing, managing, and executing multiyear, multichannel employee communications strategies, as well as interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.

• Exceptional writing skills across a wide variety of client deliverables – including communications plans, scripts, talk tracks, and thought leadership pieces.

• A deep understanding of internal communications tools, technology, and measurement such as Social Chorus, Wrike, Firstup, and Qualtrics.

• Proven success in building relationships and driving results for clients, either in-house or external.

• Change Management Practitioner or Facilitator certification is preferred.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

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