Associate Specialist Corporate Communications

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Libertyville​
Department: ​Human Resources 

Summary:

The Associate Specialist, Global Corporate Communications is responsible for the coordination, execution, completion and leadership of specific tasks within the Global Corporate Communications organization. This individual will support strategic internal communications.

The Associate Specialist, Global Corporate Communications will contribute significantly to the day-to-day planning and execution of Global Corporate Communications activities and projects and deliver communications programming and content that drive employee engagement and performance for relevant internal teams and leaders. The successful candidate can expect to be challenged to develop and learn new skills, while at the same time leading specific projects, coordinating and advising internal clients, and supporting communications colleagues in the effective running of a Global Corporate Communications function.

Hollister Incorporated is operating in a hybrid-working environment.

Responsibilities:

The Associate Specialist, Global Corporate Communications will help facilitate the operations of the Global Corporate Communications team through a combination of technology and systems-based activity as well as project management and client advisement work. This is a highly visible role within the global Hollister Incorporated organization that requires frequent interaction with Associates across the globe and Executive Leadership. This role requires adaptability and flexibility to tackle a range of communication assignments with a sense of urgency.

• Develop, plan, write, edit and distribute content and storytelling to drive employee engagement through executive and enterprise communications.
• Develop and lead Business Unit/Functional Internal Communications Strategies, partnering with HR and internal clients on specific projects and offering continual high-level guidance to Business Unit/Functional leadership.
• Assist with planning and execution of Global Quarterly Update Meetings.
• Collaborating with Global Corporate Communications Manager, proactively address meeting requirements, manage technology, scheduling of vendors and room preparation for the meetings. Assist with meeting summaries and global organization-wide distribution.
• Write, edit, review and drive the distribution of relevant internal communications materials, while working collaboratively with the Corporate Communications team and Senior Leadership on the timely delivery of materials and activities.
• Collaborate with Global Corporate Communications team to create new video content and manage display for corporate office video wall.
• Update weekly content on digital video displays and distribute to global locations.
• Facilitate leadership Q&A forum on company intranet.
• Tracking and reporting of the effectiveness of internal communications channels and programs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business awareness, what’s going on across the organization, what is important, and how we can leverage internal tools to contribute to the overall goals of the organization.
• Coordinate Business Unit/Functional alignment across the enterprise communications plan.
• Liaise with IT to maintain global distribution and contact lists for internal communication needs.
• Contribute to developing a global brand presence for the organization.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of Corporate Communications experience
• BA degree
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work, be proactive, self-motivate and manage several projects simultaneously within required deadlines 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; able to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and used to meeting deadlines and closing feedback loops
• Microsoft Office experience mandatory, Advanced Power Point skills are highly desired
• Experience working on PC preferred
• Ability to exercise a high level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to travel to US and international locations

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Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, generous paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, generous retirement savings, and a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP).

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: 33988