Senior Internal & Change Communications Manager

The Adecco Group is the world’s biggest human capital company. We believe in making the future work for everyone, and every day empower 3.5 million careers. We inspire, skill, develop and hire in 60 countries, enabling individuals and organizations to embrace the future of work. As a Fortune Global 500 company, we lead by example, creating shared value that meets social needs while driving business innovation. Our culture of inclusivity, fairness and teamwork empowers individuals and organisations, fuels economies, and builds better societies. These values resonate with our employees, who voted us number 5 on the Great Place to Work® - World’s Best Workplaces 2018 list. 

The Adecco Group is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Adecco Group AG is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN). The group is powered by eight lead brands: Adecco, Modis, Badenoch & Clark, Spring Professional, Lee Hecht Harrison, Pontoon, Adia, YOSS and General Assembly.

Zürich, Switzerland

This is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact inside a Fortune 500 company in the midst of a strategic transformation. The Adecco Group is leading the global movement around the future of work. As that future evolves, we are reinventing the way we work, and the HR solutions we deliver. As the Internal and Change Communications Manager you will work with the Group Head of Corporate Communications and Group Head of Internal Communications to shape and lead the internal communication strategies and programs that will bring our people along on our exciting journey. You will use your rich experience in change communications, strategic orientation, and flawless execution capabilities to engage our 35,000 employees in this business transformation.

• Develop internal communications strategies and programs to successfully engage employees in the strategic transformation the company is undergoing
• Lead Transformation/ Change Communications initiatives at Corporate and global level, including the transformation strategy of the Group to our 35,000 colleagues around the world
• Steer the businesses and country communications teams on transformation/ change communications initiatives and activities
• Roll out employee engagement initiatives and content to motivate teams to support the strategic aims of the business
• Collaborate with the Group Head of Internal Communications on channel management and content development
• Collaborate with the broader Corporate Communications team on strategic initiatives
• Identify new opportunities to improve and enhance existing internal communications programmes and channels
• Translate business and functional content into inspiring and motivational employee communications
• Leverage the latest in digital technologies to bring the company purpose, vision and strategy to life for employees
• Manage fast-moving and unanticipated communications challenges as a trusted business communication consultant

• You are a strategic thinker with the ability to communicate complex topics in easy-to-understand language that engages
• You are a proven communications expert who can constructively disrupt
• Your writing, organisational and project management skills are exceptional
• You are dynamic and high energy person, and have an affinity for building connections with people
• You are passionate and committed, and your instincts are spot on
• You have a solutions orientation and believe in the power of “we”
• You are a doer and when you commit, you deliver, even under pressure
• You are a change agent with infectious enthusiasm that you use to influence and create positive impact

• University degree in Communication, Journalism, Politics, PR or similar
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in communications roles with rich experience in leading transformation/change communications within a multi-national organisation
• Demonstrated track-record in executing internal communication strategies within a complex and international business environment
• Experienced in working with senior executives
• English fluency, another language such as German/French/Spanish/Italian is a true asset

This job advert is posted by Adecco Group AG with registered address at Bellerivestrasse 30, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland.   www.adeccogroup.com

Posting date: 09-09-2020