Senior Manager Employee Communication (f / m / d)
At a glance
Senior Communications role at Heidelbergmaterials. Heidelberg · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Set the global internal communication approach, including governance, guidance, and reusable formats
- Improve internal channels such as the employee app, intranet, newsletters, videos, and internal events
- Coordinate campaigns and content with local teams around sustainability, digitalisation, safety, and change
- Equip middle managers with ready-made messages, practical toolkits, and communication formats
- Track reach, engagement, and feedback, then turn findings into improvements
What you bring
- A degree in communications, journalism, media management, or a related discipline
- Several years in internal, employee, or corporate communications within an international setting
- Hands-on experience building communication strategies, campaigns, and content across text, presentations, video, and visual formats
- Strong German and English writing and speaking skills
- Experience aligning cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and multiple internal stakeholders
Who this fits
This role suits a strategic yet hands-on communicator who can turn complex strategy and change topics into clear messages for varied employee groups. You’ll work with HR, IT, corporate functions, country organisations, local communicators, and senior leadership. The position is based at the Heidelberg headquarters, with up to half of working time remote within Germany.
From the employer
Are you passionate about connecting people through clear, engaging communication? Do you enjoy shaping how employees experience strategy, change, and culture in their daily work? Join us in strengthening internal communication at Heidelberg Materials and supporting our transformation journey.
We’re looking for a Senior Manager Employee Communication (f/m/d) to join our Group Communication & Investor Relations Department.
This position is located at our Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
In this role, you will drive the development and implementation of our global internal communication strategy. You will play a key role in how we inform, engage, and connect our employees worldwide.
Your responsibilities will include:
Develop and implement a coherent internal communication strategy (including governance, guidelines, and formats) that supports our corporate strategy, culture, and transformation.
Support the introduction and continuous improvement of internal communication channels, such as our global employee app.
Plan and manage internal communication campaigns and the content pipeline in close collaboration with local teams for key topics such as sustainability, digitalisation, health & safety, and change projects.
Create high-quality content for internal channels (employee app, intranet, newsletters, videos, internal events).
Enable middle management as key communicators by providing ready-to-use content, practical toolkits, and suitable formats.
Partner with HR, IT, corporate functions, and country organisations to align messages and ensure consistent, timely communication.
Contribute to a strong internal communication community by sharing best practices and supporting local communicators.
Monitor reach, engagement, and feedback on internal communication activities and derive recommendations for continuous improvement.
YOUR PROFILE
You are a strategic and hands-on communicator with a deep understanding of internal communication, change, and employee engagement – and a passion for turning strategy into stories that resonate with people.
Degree in communications, journalism, media management, or a related field
Several years of professional experience (ideally a minimum of 5 years) in internal/employee communication, corporate communications, or a comparable role in an international environment
Strong experience in conceptualizing and implementing internal communication strategies and campaigns
Proven track record in content creation across formats (texts, presentations, videos, visual content) with a clear, engaging storytelling approach
Familiarity with digital internal communication channels and platforms (e.g. employee apps, intranet, collaboration tools) and an interest in continuously improving the employee experience
Ability to translate complex strategic and change-related topics into understandable, motivating messages for diverse employee groups
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in German and English
Experience in working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple internal stakeholders, including senior leadership
Highly organised, proactive, and collaborative mindset with a strong sense for culture, engagement, and transparency
OUR OFFER
We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:
Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment
Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development program
JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car
… and much more.
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