Senior Manager, Enterprise Communications

Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid)

$103K/yr – $131K/yrFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits

  • Work-life flexibility

  • Recognition and rewards

  • Development and career opportunities

  • A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Location: Hybrid (2-3) days, Glendale, WI

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Communications is responsible for leading the company's enterprise and employee communications strategy, planning, and execution. This role serves as the primary owner of internal communications, employee engagement communications, enterprise communication planning, and organizational change communications.

The position partners closely with executive leadership to develop and execute communication strategies that inform, engage, and align employees with company priorities, culture, and business objectives. The role also leads enterprise communication channels, employee events, town halls, and large-scale change initiatives while ensuring a coordinated employee communication experience across the organization.

This role reports to the Director of Communications and serves as a senior member of the Communications team.

Specific Responsibilities


Enterprise Communications

  • Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide communication strategies, messaging, and plans that support business objectives and organizational priorities.

  • Serve as the owner of employee communications, ensuring alignment, consistency, and effectiveness across the organization.

  • Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and manage the enterprise communications calendar.

Employee Experience & Engagement

  • Lead communications for employee town halls, leadership meetings, and engagement initiatives that strengthen employee connection and understanding.

  • Partner with Human Resources and business leaders to support culture, values, recognition, and employee experience programs.

  • Measure communication effectiveness and employee feedback to drive continuous improvement and engagement.

Power Systems Communications

  • Lead communications strategy and execution for Power Systems, including business updates, leadership communications, and employee engagement initiatives.

  • Partner with Power Systems leaders to develop messaging and communication plans that support business priorities and organizational change.

  • Ensure Power Systems communications align with enterprise messaging, brand standards, and corporate communication objectives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field.

  • 8+ years of progressive communications experience within corporate, employee, internal, or enterprise communications.

  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale communication initiatives and programs.

  • Lead and develop communications strategy while building strong partnerships with executive and cross-functional leaders to drive business objectives, employee engagement, and communication excellence.

  • Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, industrial, or technology organizations is preferred

  • Experience managing enterprise communication platforms and communication calendars.

  • Change management and employee engagement communications experience.

  • Experience supporting executive communications and leadership events.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.


The Salary range for this position is $102,500.00-$130,550.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are .

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact EnergyJobs@rehlko.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share

Trust – Go farther together

Pace – Focus to go faster

Excellence – Find the win every day

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Rehlko

Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Formerly, for more than 100 years as Kohler Energy, our teams have excelled, reliably meeting today’s energy needs while planning for tomorrow’s. Now, with a new name and increased focus, we are giving our customers more control over where energy is sourced and where it goes, from industrial applications to your own backyard. Our solutions give people the resilience they need to keep building a brighter future, together. At Rehlko, we innovate relentlessly because we know we don’t just offer energy solutions – we are creating an energy resilient world for a better future. We provide worldwide solutions thanks to our regional locations in NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and India.Learn more about our products: Power Systems North America: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.comPower Systems EMEA: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com/emeaEngines: https://www.engines.rehlko.comRehlko’s affiliated brands include Kohler Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, and Clarke Energy.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
2.5K employees (135 in marketing)