Director of Internal Communications

Director Of Internal CommunicationsAt Niagara, we're looking for team members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members.As Director of Internal Communications on the Communications and PR team, you'll drive strategic internal communication and team member (employee) engagement initiatives that elevate business priorities, support change management, and amplify leadership voices through a diverse set of internal channels and audiences. In this highly-visible role, you excel in a fast-paced matrixed environment and collaborate effectively across multiple teams and regions to develop communication strategies that strengthen employee engagement and deepen trust in the company. A strong passion for storytelling, culture, and engagement is essential, as this role plays a critical part in bringing the company's values to life for team members, ensuring they understand business priorities, their impact, and how each individual contributes to the organization's success.Essential functions:Working closely as a trusted expert with cross-functional teams to develop and implement internal communications strategies to advance business priorities, elevate leadership visibility and strengthen engagement across the organization.Building and driving a multi-channel thought leadership and strategic communications platform that amplifies senior leaders' visibility and influence.Leading the planning, content and execution of internal company meetings and high-visibility stakeholder engagements, including leadership sessions, plant tours, town halls, and speaking opportunities.Effectively leveraging a diverse range of communication platforms and mediums: including digital, social, owned channels, and emerging technologies with tailored messaging and stories to reach, inform, and influence internal audiences.Developing frameworks, tools, and training that enable consistent, clear, and effective communication internally.Ensuring internal communications channels are dynamic, inclusive, and responsive to team member needs facilitating open dialogue and continuous learning.Creating and managing internal stories, articles, newsletters, and communications, overseeing content calendars to ensure timely delivery across multiple channels, and tracking results to measure impact.Playing a key leadership role in operationalizing best-in-class communications at Niagara.Knowledge & skills - essential:Bachelor's degree and a preferred minimum of 10 years of advanced experience in consulting and working with senior leaders in the design, development, and execution of internal communications and engagement strategies and initiatives.Skilled in developing and executing internal engagement campaigns through close collaboration with multiple teams, with strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills and a keen understanding of tone, voice, and audience.Experience managing projects and programs end-to-end, from strategy and design through delivery and measurement of results.Excellent communication and facilitation skills with a proven track record of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to think strategically, effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, work independently, and maintain confidentiality.Proven expertise in social and digital platforms, agency management and budget oversight.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Viva Engage, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Qualifications:Minimum qualifications:10+ years – experience in field or similar manufacturing environment10+ years – experience in position10+ years – experience managing people/projectsCompetencies:This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like An Owner:Makes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovact:Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind A Way:Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered To Be Great:Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducation:Minimum required:Bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, or marketingPreferred:Master's degree in communications, business administration, or marketingTypical compensation range:Pay rate type: salary $183,646.35 - $266,286.99 / yearly bonus target: 20% annualBenefits:Our total rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation timePaid parental and caregiver leavesMedical, including virtual care optionsDentalVision401(k) with company matchHealth savings account with company matchFlexible spending accountsExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family membersFamily building benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursementsIncome protection including life and ad&d, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident planSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunitiesAnd more!