The Director of Corporate Communications is responsible for all internal and key external communications, including developing short-term and long-term communications strategies that support the company to achieve its strategic business objectives, advance the company’s priorities, enhance the company’s reputation, and build corporate culture.
Requirements
- Develops, implements, and evolves best-in-class internal communications strategies, key messages, tactics, metrics, and resource management strategies that enhance engagement, increases profile/visibility, and drives business priorities and strategic objectives.
- Develops, leads, manages, and maintains various initiatives related to online presence (SharePoint and Appspace), sponsorship/community investment program, and company culture.
- Proactively manages day-to-day communications needs for Stepan’s senior leadership team including internal communications/events, speaking notes, in a 24/7 operation to enhance engagement, increase profile/visibility and drive business priorities and strategic objectives.
- Develops presentations and corresponding communications for town halls and leadership meetings, coordinating logistics for these events, and partnering with IT to ensure a seamless experience for global participants and presenters.
- Develops, leads, manages, and creates internal communications for major company announcements, initiatives, change and crisis management as needed.
- Provides communications expertise and support in conjunction with MarCom to create the company’s branding (including templates, logos, etc.) and strategic business objectives (including CSR reports).
- Establishes, maintains, and monitors communications policies, procedures, and standards according to company requirements.
- Develops and executes annual calendar for Stepan’s leadership and corporate communications.
- Serve as a business partner to senior leadership, leading the development of communications and campaigns that foster understanding and connections for employees at all levels and engagement with our company purpose, brands and business strategies.
- Support company strategic initiatives and positively influence perceptions of the company through external relations and internal communications
- Develop Corporate Communications focusing on clear, timely and effective messaging to employees across the U.S., Brazil, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
- Improve and maintain internal communication tools with the goal of increasing employee engagement and workplace pride among multiple audiences including frontline employees.
- Coordinates, collaborates, and consults with multiple departments including but not limited to Human Resources, Investor Relations, and various business units.
- Develop and execute crisis communication plans to protect the company’s reputation during challenging events (e.g., litigation, chemical spills and layoffs).
- Collaboration: Identifies opportunities for shared resources, seeks partnerships and is a team player.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the executive team on messaging.
Benefits
- Discretionary Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K with Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Reactions – Recognition Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
