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Stepan Company · 2 weeks ago

Director, Corporate Communications

Northbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$144K/yr - $195K/yr

10+ years exp

Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals, and they are seeking a Director of Corporate Communications. This role is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance engagement, support business objectives, and manage internal and external communications.

Consumer GoodsManufacturing

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Rachel V.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and evolves best-in-class internal communications strategies, key messages, tactics, metrics, and resource management strategies that enhance engagement, increases profile/visibility, and drives business priorities and strategic objectives. Often dealing with confidential information

Partners with Finance and Legal to develop Stepan’s Annual Report and assist with the preparation of the sustainability report

Develops, leads, manages, and maintains various initiatives related to online presence (SharePoint and Appspace), sponsorship/community investment program, and company culture

Proactively manages day-to-day communications needs for Stepan’s senior leadership team including internal communications/events, speaking notes, in a 24/7 operation to enhance engagement, increase profile/visibility and drive business priorities and strategic objectives

Develop presentations and corresponding communications for town halls and leadership meetings, coordinating logistics for these events, and partnering with IT to ensure a seamless experience for global participants and presenters

Develops, leads, manages, and creates internal communications for major company announcements, initiatives, change and crisis management as needed

Provides communications expertise and support in conjunction with MarCom to create the company’s branding (including templates, logos, etc.) and strategic business objectives (including CSR reports)

Establishes, maintains, and monitors communications policies, procedures, and standards according to company requirements

Develops and executes annual calendar for Stepan’s leadership and corporate communications

Ability to interact with a wide variety of cultural differences and skillsets; be able to work a flexible schedule and to interact with colleagues in other time zones around the world

Serve as a business partner to senior leadership, leading the development of communications and campaigns that foster understanding and connections for employees at all levels and engagement with our company purpose, brands and business strategies

Support company strategic initiatives and positively influence perceptions of the company through external relations and internal communications

Develop Corporate Communications focusing on clear, timely and effective messaging to employees across the U.S., Brazil, Mexico, Europe, and Asia

Improve and maintain internal communication tools with the goal of increasing employee engagement and workplace pride among multiple audiences including frontline employees

Coordinates, collaborates, and consults with multiple departments including but not limited to Human Resources, Investor Relations, and various business units

Develop and execute crisis communication plans to protect the company’s reputation during challenging events (e.g., litigation, chemical spills and layoffs)

Collaboration: Identifies opportunities for shared resources, seeks partnerships and is a team player

Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the executive team on messaging

Qualification

Communication strategiesEmployee engagementCrisis communicationProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteSharePointPublic RelationsGraphic DesignVideo editingChange ManagementProblem SolvingPresentation skillsWriting skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

10+ years of relevant experience in a communications position developing and executing communication strategies and plans

Direct experience producing effective and engaging employee communication strategies and tactics, including programs, events, stories, video, presentations, and other materials necessary to deliver strategy

Experience in employee engagement activities and communication trends

Experience providing counsel, influence, and challenge to the thinking of business leaders

Excellent writing (Associated Press Style), editing and presentation skills required

Experience developing communications for M & A activities

Experience in SharePoint and WordPress to support development of a company intranet site

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite required with proficiency in Teams

Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives). Ability to pivot quickly and work in an international, fast-paced, heavy deadline driven work environment

Strong communication and presentation (written and verbal) skills

Possesses a vibrant, comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates integrated storytelling and content development expertise for internal and external audiences

The candidate will be a sound strategic thinker with excellent judgment, have experience successfully navigating corporate environments and winning the support of others and building coalitions

Change Management: Ability to adapt to change, anticipate future needs, is flexible, overcomes resistance to change, and demonstrates managerial courage

Problem Solving: Can understand and evaluate complex issues and devise and implement successful solutions

Possess can do attitude and desire to go above and beyond