Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Internal Communications Specialist Date: May 20, 2024Location: Erlanger, KY, US, 41018OVERVIEW WHAT YOU WILL DO Do you have a sweet tooth for Communications? As part of the North America Internal Communications programs, and as we expand to add another factory in Rockford, IL, this new role has a focus on tailoring and implementing communication programs and content that specifically maximize reach and engagement with Erlanger and Rockford hourly shop floor employees, meeting their unique needs. Working closely with the Manager of Internal & People Comms, and the HR business partners and senior leaders for hourly employees/Operations, this person will become an expert in learning the hourly workforces communication needs and a conduit with the Communications department for hourly comms integration. The role will ensure development of the annual communications calendar, content, plans, and channels, tailored to support hourly employee engagement, retention, and culture building. Examples of the HR and company programs supported by these communications include, but are not limited to general HR/people announcements, Total Rewards/Benefits, learning and development, DEI and culture celebrations, and employer branding/recruitment. Additional responsibilities include:Serve as a day-to-day contact with the HRBPs, Ops/SC managers who work with the hourly workforces to understand needs and ensure alignment with PVM internal communication programs and company priorities and guidelines overall.Find ways to measure and evaluate hourly employee communications for continuous improvement of our communications efforts and programs tailored to the hourly employees.Be the newsroom eyes and ears of people and business success stories that come from our manufacturing/Supply Chain areas in Erlanger and Rockford proactively identify stories and create content that should be become part of our overall PVM N.A. Internal communications and storytelling. Assist the External PR manager with information on stories that have an external component.Work with Internal Comms Manager, Comms Director and HR to help establish new comms cadences, approaches, and programs for Rockford hourly employees.Assist the Operations teams with decks or content for their regular Ops townhalls i.e., Ops Airwaves.Create TV screen corporate content like Hump Day newsletter or other culture/HR updates and create/ensure placement of monthly paper Hump Day roundupsServe as a backup on emergency communications platform if needed to dispatch urgent employee notifications.WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Bachelors degree required in Communications, Journalism or HR business.2 years experiencecan be a combination of corporate internships and post-college entry level roles.Demonstrate experience working in a corporate internal communications environment or agency experience with clients internal communications programs.Some knowledge of HR communications is preferred and experience with shop floor or hourly workforce communication is desired.Strong writer (samples will be requested) and editor with an eye for a story.Basic photography and video story telling skills; Canva content creation and video editing; Proficient with MS365 Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and Teams.Must be highly organized and generally proficient with learning new information, skills or software.WHAT WE OFFER At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off13 paid holidays401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the countryAnnual Bonus potential and merit-based increasesMaternity & Paternity leave optionsSam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursementTuition-Free College ProgramModest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)Join a 2024 NKY Best Workplace by applying today!Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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