Manager Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Communications
• - Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy aligned with business priorities, organizational culture, the EVP, and the overall associate experience.
• - Translate mission, vision, and strategic priorities into compelling narratives that resonate across leadership communications, associate messaging, and key business initiatives.
• - Partner with leaders and stakeholders to strengthen and promote ADUSA Distribution & Transportation's brand across associate, candidate, community, and external audiences.
• - Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Operations, and leadership teams to bring the EVP to life and strengthen our reputation as an employer of choice.
• Drive Associate Engagement
• - Lead internal communications initiatives, including leadership messaging, business updates, change communications, enterprise-wide campaigns, and associate engagement programs.
• - Establish and continuously improve communication channels, routines, and cadences to ensure timely, relevant, and effective communication across locations, shifts, and work environments.
• - Own and champion the EVP, ensuring communications and associate touchpoints consistently reflect our employee experience commitments.
• - Strengthen two-way communication by gathering associate feedback, monitoring communication effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive communications experience, including the development and execution of both internal and external communication strategies.
• Proven success advising senior leaders and translating complex business priorities into clear, engaging, audience-focused communications.
• Experience leading communications for large-scale initiatives, organizational changes, crisis situations, and sensitive business matters.
• Strong knowledge of internal communications, associate engagement, frontline communications, and communication channel strategy.
• Understanding of public relations, reputation management, executive communications, change management communications, and strategic messaging.
• Experience developing communication metrics and using feedback, sentiment data, and insights to improve performance and engagement.
• Knowledge of EVP principles and how they influence culture, associate experience, and employer reputation.
• Familiarity with digital communications platforms, emerging technologies, communications governance, and responsible AI usage.
• Commitment to accessibility and inclusive communication practices that support diverse audiences.

Preferred

• You excel at connecting business strategy, organizational culture, and associate experience through impactful storytelling.
• You have a passion for creating meaningful associate experiences and fostering engagement across diverse work environments.
• You bring expertise in executive communications, change communication, and organizational transformation.
• You are skilled at using feedback, sentiment, and communication insights to drive continuous improvement.
• You embrace innovation and enjoy leveraging new technologies and AI-enabled tools to enhance communication effectiveness.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and confidently navigate complex, high-visibility communication challenges.
• You are passionate about building trusted relationships and serving as a strategic advisor to leaders across the organization.
• You are willing to travel to ADUSA Distribution & Transportation locations and events as needed and can support time-sensitive communications outside of normal business hours when business needs require.