Purpose
AbbVie is seeking a full-time Associate Director, HR Communications to develop and deliver communications strategies, execute enterprise communications, and guide senior leadership communications that drive awareness, foster understanding, and inspire engagement in the companyโs culture and commitment to inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute communications strategies and tactics aligned to Corporate Communications strategic imperatives.
- Draft key HR-related content and communications to engage employees, leaders, and other key stakeholders through compelling writing and delivery.
- Counsel management on communications opportunities and risks by demonstrating strong understanding of the corporate and external HR environments.
- Manage review process for external HR communications materials; direct process improvements; ensure speakers are trained and aware of the process for representing AbbVie externally.
- Guide content direction and approve HR-related social media.
- Manage HR-related content creation and updates on abbvie.com, in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Ensure HR messaging is cascaded and understood across the enterprise via a regular content update process and collaboration with enterprise and functional communications teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to achieve goals, communicate progress, and share milestones regularly.
- Identify new communications channels/solutions to publish content more efficiently and increase employee engagement.
Qualifications
- Bachelorโs degree in Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent.
- Eight plus years of relevant experience managing employee communications initiatives (e.g., corporate reputation, citizenship, crisis planning, company values).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of emerging communications trends and technologies.
- Strong project management and planning skills.
- Strong business acumen and ability to anticipate company and team needs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under deadlines with competing priorities.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
- Extensive experience creating and managing communications on HR-related topics at a large organization/institution.
Benefits (as stated)
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) to eligible employees
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs