TruStage · 12 hours ago
Principal, Communication Business Partner
Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $201K/yr
10+ years expTruStage is dedicated to making a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. The Senior Manager of Communications is responsible for developing effective communication strategies that connect stakeholders with the company's vision and goals, while fostering an engaging workplace culture.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Ensure communications at the enterprise level consistently reflect business and cultural goals, TruStage’s purpose, principles and values and adhere to brand standards and key messaging platforms. Ensure communication strategies are forward-thinking, engaging, and support and enhance the company’s strategic direction
Develop comprehensive communications plans for enterprise efforts, ensuring strategy messaging and the TruStage voice is clearly and consistently communicated to all stakeholders. Ensure delivery of internal and external corporate communications (e.g., employee forums, external forums, media, social media) and enterprise communications to employees (e.g., internal announcements)
Provide communications counsel to executive(s), senior leaders, and business leaders
Stay current on advances in communications techniques, audience insights and change management best practices to inform and inspire audiences to action
Enhance the TruStage image and reputation as an industry thought leader and employer focused on issues of relevance to TruStage and its stakeholders
Partner with marketing leaders to identify opportunities to develop and demonstrate thought leadership that supports and enhances the TruStage image and reputation. Develop and deliver strategies for engaging stakeholders
Build employee stories, customer testimonials and other compelling communications that enhance the company culture and express the TruStage difference
Responsible for communication plan development and execution supporting M&A, enterprise change management, complex social topics and crisis response within assigned business units and in support of the enterprise
Develop and execute comprehensive change communications strategies, ensuring consistent messaging that drives engagement and business results
Establish and track measurement frameworks to assess effectiveness of communications and optimize based on data insights
Manage communication touchpoints including newsletters, webinars, conferences, digital platforms, and training materials
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, providing counsel on messaging, positioning, and communication approaches for high-stakes initiatives
Lead enterprise-wide communications initiatives that impact employees that require cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment
Work closely across teams to support employees to drive adoption of innovative communication technologies and methodologies, including AI-enabled tools and digital platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications and marketing, with expertise spanning executive, internal, and business audiences
Demonstrated strong skills in storytelling, writing and editing clear, concise, and compelling materials, speeches, and briefs – quickly and under pressure
Demonstrated success developing and executing successful communications strategies that deliver measurable business results
Proven experience advising and supporting C-suite executives
Exceptional strategic thinking abilities with experience leading enterprise-wide communications initiatives
Exceptional relationship-building skills, including integrity, inclusiveness, empathy, courage, and collaboration
Expertise in change management and change communications
Outstanding writing, messaging, and storytelling skills across multiple formats and channels
Marketing expertise with understanding of campaign development, audience segmentation, and performance measurement
Experience working in agile environments and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Collaborative leadership style with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams
Proficiency with modern communications technologies, digital platforms, and emerging AI tools
Demonstrated ability in developing and leading effective teams for desired performance
Preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, with expertise spanning executive, internal, and business/field-facing audiences
Strong background in regulated industries, such as financial services, insurance, or healthcare preferred
ProSci certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability plans
Parental leave
Paid time off
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Company
TruStage
TruStage™ is a financially strong insurance and financial services provider, built on the philosophy of people helping people, meeting the needs of middle-market consumers and the businesses that serve them.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (22)
2024 (15)
2023 (13)
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2021 (15)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sidd Kuckreja
SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Brian J. Borakove
Senior Vice President - Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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