Manager, Employee Communications

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Manager of Employee Communications that increases employee engagement by planning and executing communications about the company's initiatives, culture and growth. They will collaborate with leaders across the organization - from the executive team to HR to engineering - to share and evolve the company story and foster brand evangelists. The ideal candidate will be a skilled storyteller with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for cultivating the workplace culture through technology that connects, inspires and engages employees in the Daikin Applied vision and mission. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Plymouth, MN Hybrid What you will do: Develop and execute a strategic communications plan, aligning internal and executive messaging with the company's mission, vision, values and brand positioning Shape and enhance the organization's culture and engagement, helping employees feel connected to the company and get the information they need to do their jobs effectively Work across functions and teams, and in close partnership with marketing and human resources, to execute communication initiatives from concept to delivery to measurement Produce employee communications, authoring and developing a variety of internal and executive communications, in multiple mediums, to be delivered across internal communications channels Maintain an editorial calendar, and develop and shape stories sourcing information and content from teams across the organization Coordinate distribution and maintenance of content through all channels including Staffbase employee communications platform Lead the internal communications specialist and manage the team's productivity, growth and development Measure the impact of communication efforts, and adjust activities and programs as needed Support leadership and company meetings and events - promotion, logistics, etc What's in it for you: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, journalism, communications or marketing 8+ years marketing, business writing and/or employee engagement experience Experience using employee communications software platform Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position Preferred Qualifications: 12 years preferred communications and change-management experience Required Qualifications: Content development - Write, produce and tailor content for specific audiences, demonstrating a deep understanding of messaging, positioning and stakeholders needs communications; requires strong writing skills and an ability to work in other mediums such as video Oral communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings Technology expertise - Experience implementing an employee communications platform and managing scope of work through the platform; proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint applications Professionalism - High degree of professionalism with strong attention to detail and agility to work closely with senior executives Collaboration - Desire to collaborate with diverse organizational partners, particularly within marketing and human resources - seen as a go-to resource across the organization Thoroughness - Demonstrates diligence and accuracy; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to boost performance Measurement and analytics - Assesses effectiveness of communications and optimizes efforts Channel development - Ma ages, maintains and augments internal communication channels including corporate intranet and newsletters NOTE: Published writing and other content samples required #LI-AW1 #LI-hybrid Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.