Job Description

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location : ​Libertyville​
Department : ​Human Resources 

Summary:

The Senior Global Corporate Communications Manager is a critical, elevated role within the Global Corporate Communications Team, responsible for developing and executing internal and external communication strategies and programs that engage, inspire, and inform a global audience. This strategic role partners directly with executive leadership, HR, Marketing and global business functions to support company-wide initiatives. 

Working directly with and reporting to the Senior Director of Global Communications, the Senior, Global Corporate Communications Manager will serve as a trusted communications advisor and player-coach across the enterprise, supporting both strategic and day-to-day communication needs including change management initiatives, executive communications, internal events, and cultural engagement. This utility player will help develop consistent and clear internal and external communications that define, promote and champion our company’s 100 plus-year-old history and its enduring Legacy – the JDS Inc. Mission, Vision, and Immutable Principles.

The Senior Global Corporate Communications Manager is a crucial role for our thriving employee-owned company. Our ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Assertive – confident in their expertise and willing to make their ideas known
• Purpose-driven and understands the opportunity for communications to progress business goals
• Proactive – sees a need and pursues it rather than waiting to react
• Solutions-oriented – focuses on opportunity versus obstacle
• A dreamer! But also knows how to take ideas through execution.
• A seasoned, strategic comms professional who is grounded in fundamental strategic communication skills
• A true business partner who understands that quality integrated communications are crucial for a global corporation to achieve its goals and evolve and adapt in the future.
• Someone who brings forth bold ideas and professionally challenges long-standing thinking
• An unphased multitasker who prioritizes and pivots as needed

Our global Corporate Communications team encourages collaboration, openness to different perspectives, innovation and creativity. We step in and show up whenever needed. We are a positive, friendly and flexible team that values mental wellbeing alongside a job well done.

Hollister Incorporated in a hybrid work environment. A minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Libertyville, IL is required.

Responsibilities:

Executive & Strategic Communications

• Partner directly with senior executives to craft and deliver clear and consistent messaging that drives alignment around business goals, strategy and culture
• Develop compelling executive speeches, presentations, talking points, and messages
• Support executive visibility through internal and external platforms

Internal Communication & Culture Building

• Lead the development and implementation of internal communication strategies that foster employee engagement, reinforce Hollister’s Mission and Legacy and create and distribute high-impact messaging across intranet, digital, video and print
• Align messaging with corporate values and key strategic initiatives

Change Management & Transformation Support

• Support organizational change initiatives by developing targeted communications strategies that promote transparency, reduce uncertainty, and drive employee adoption
• Work in partnership with HR business units, and senior leaders to align timing, tone and delivery
• Help Associates understand they “why” behind business transformation

Event Strategy & Execution

• Collaborate with the Global Events team to plan and execute global internal events (virtual, in-person, and hybrid) that inform and excite Associates.
• Support the theme, storytelling, and production of events (Town Halls, Anniversaries, Special Events, Recognition)

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Act as a player-coach, mentoring junior members and helping team performance.
• Contribute to the culture of the Global Corporate Communications team by promoting openness, innovation and a positive attitude.

Crisis & Issues Management

• Support internal and external communication needs during crises or reputational events
• Collaborate with Legal, HR and Regulatory on messaging and alignment response.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Number of Years’ Experience Required: 12-15
• Experience in Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Advertising or Communications Agency, Broadcast Journalism, Print Journalism, other Mass Media or related fields
• Experience in HR Communications planning and execution
• Strategic thinking, creative communications and problem-solving skills, along with demonstrated project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge

• Superb oral and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and develop creative solutions that drive results 
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Essential Functions of the Role:

Significant time devoted to both business writing and creative content, as well as considerable verbal communication in-person and virtually.

#LI-Hybrid

Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors. ​
• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan.
• The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs. ​
• The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions. ​
• The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status. ​
• The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs. 

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 34876

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