Senior Specialist Internal Communications-EMEA/APAC (m/w/d)

Position Overview: Columbus McKinnon is looking for an experienced internal communications professional to create and lead effective communications campaigns targeting our global employee base. You’ll oversee projects from start to finish and work hand in hand with Human Resources and other staff functions to effectively inform our employees and enhance engagement and retention. This person will also manage our new global corporate intranet to ensure consistent and effective communication across the organization. This position is fast paced, so you’ll need to be a quick learner, detail oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Human Resources Senior Leader with the development and implementation of an integrated internal communications plan. This includes building content pipelines and executing effective communications campaigns to support corporate projects, HR initiatives, executive communications, general employee communications, and special projects as assigned
• Partner with the HR and marketing teams on the implementation of communication and engagement programs that reinforce company culture and educate and empower employees to be ambassadors for the company
• Execute all employee communications, including emails, organizational announcements, and other news to keep employees informed about relevant news and information
• Write and proofread collateral and consistently monitor company communication tools and digital and physical assets to ensure accuracy and alignment to brand standards as well as to the company communication plan
• Develop a comprehensive communications strategy for the intranet, customized by region
• Write and manage content on intranet and ensure all materials are aligned with company priorities and communication strategy
• Help with communications for corporate events as needed
• Assist with internal video development, including script writing, video shoot oversight, and other activities as required
• Identify opportunities for streamlining and enhancing internal communications, recommending new technologies, systems, and processes

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:

• Experience developing internal communications strategies and communications for a global audience
• Experience working with and managing content for a corporate intranet, including the use of a CMS (content management system)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Extensive proofreading skills are also a must.
• Excellent German and English written and oral communication skills
• Ability to lead projects from start to finish, working effectively and efficiently across the entire company, including with executive team
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with drive to move projects forward and prioritize tasks based on team goals and company objectives
• Ability to recommend improvements to optimize internal communications processes
• Proficient skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Journalism, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in marketing or communications
• 5+ years internal/employee communication experience preferred
• Event management experience is a plus

About Columbus McKinnon:

We design and make material handling products and solutions, but the most important part of our business is our people. We have been a hard-working company for over 140 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. We are publicly traded and expanding globally – to new markets, geographies, and distribution channels. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug-Free Workplace.