Internal Communications Manager

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager, Internal Communications plays a key role in activating the cultural transformation Nestlé USA needs to accelerate growth and win in the market. This role is responsible for leading internal communications for some of our commercial divisions, like Baking (with brands like Toll House and Libby’s). This role works directly with executive leadership team members to lead the development and implementation of communications strategies that enable their organizations to effectively deliver business results.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Champion our cultural evolution to be more agile and focused on innovation. You'll need to influence company leaders to adopt key strategies and programs to cultivate consumer obsession and drive business results
Lead, develop and execute strategic internal communications programs that align with Nestlé’s corporate business priorities as well as shapes employee engagement and culture
Provide executive communications, counsel and execution for 2-3 executive leaders
Execute quarterly town hall meetings or regular messages, as well as other employee events and communications, to ensure visibility to the company’s performance, progress and purpose
Collaborate with the HR business partners of the divisions/functions responsible for on communications related to organizational structure, change initiatives and culture activation
Serve as the communications representative of your dedicated divisions/functions on enterprise-wide initiatives related these organizations
Draft communications including organizational announcements, presentations, messages, talking points, emails, speeches, etc.
Works cross-functionally to activate our employee value proposition, Empowered to Grow
Serve as a team member of the Nestlé USA internal communications team and within the Nestlé US Corporate Communication team
Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in communications or other related field.
Minimum of 7 years in a communications role in a PR agency or a company of similar or larger size, in which responsible for managing the communications for a specific function (i.e. Human Resources). C-Suite engagement experience is required.

LEADERSHIP

Executive leadership characteristics with regard to:
Communications
Teamwork Personal integrity
Strategic thinking
Ability to deal with ambiguity
Comfortable around management

SKILLS:

Ability to connect business strategy to integrated communications campaigns and tactics
Well-developed storytelling skills; ability to write quickly and clearly for consumer communications, social media, video, town halls, etc.
Excellent collaboration ability with people at all levels, especially senior leaders
Effectively handles pressures and demands from multiple clients and competing priorities
Confident, collaborative self-sufficient leader who has a real passion for communications
Entrepreneurial mindset with great judgement, and the ability/confident to drive coverage, conversation, engagement, and relevance
Excellent (and vigilant) editing and alignment skills
Understand nuances, comfortable working in gray areas – all with the highest personal integrity

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager, Internal Communications plays a key role in activating the cultural transformation Nestlé USA needs to accelerate growth and win in the market. This role is responsible for leading internal communications for some of our commercial divisions, like Baking (with brands like Toll House and Libby’s). This role works directly with executive leadership team members to lead the development and implementation of communications strategies that enable their organizations to effectively deliver business results.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Champion our cultural evolution to be more agile and focused on innovation. You'll need to influence company leaders to adopt key strategies and programs to cultivate consumer obsession and drive business results
Lead, develop and execute strategic internal communications programs that align with Nestlé’s corporate business priorities as well as shapes employee engagement and culture
Provide executive communications, counsel and execution for 2-3 executive leaders
Execute quarterly town hall meetings or regular messages, as well as other employee events and communications, to ensure visibility to the company’s performance, progress and purpose
Collaborate with the HR business partners of the divisions/functions responsible for on communications related to organizational structure, change initiatives and culture activation
Serve as the communications representative of your dedicated divisions/functions on enterprise-wide initiatives related these organizations
Draft communications including organizational announcements, presentations, messages, talking points, emails, speeches, etc.
Works cross-functionally to activate our employee value proposition, Empowered to Grow
Serve as a team member of the Nestlé USA internal communications team and within the Nestlé US Corporate Communication team
Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in communications or other related field.
Minimum of 7 years in a communications role in a PR agency or a company of similar or larger size, in which responsible for managing the communications for a specific function (i.e. Human Resources). C-Suite engagement experience is required.

LEADERSHIP

Executive leadership characteristics with regard to:
Communications
Teamwork Personal integrity
Strategic thinking
Ability to deal with ambiguity
Comfortable around management

SKILLS:

Ability to connect business strategy to integrated communications campaigns and tactics
Well-developed storytelling skills; ability to write quickly and clearly for consumer communications, social media, video, town halls, etc.
Excellent collaboration ability with people at all levels, especially senior leaders
Effectively handles pressures and demands from multiple clients and competing priorities
Confident, collaborative self-sufficient leader who has a real passion for communications
Entrepreneurial mindset with great judgement, and the ability/confident to drive coverage, conversation, engagement, and relevance
Excellent (and vigilant) editing and alignment skills
Understand nuances, comfortable working in gray areas – all with the highest personal integrity

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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