Senior Communications Specialist

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at Senior Communications Specialist is a strategic communications professional responsible for developing and executing integrated communication strategies that strengthen employee engagement, elevate H.B. Fuller's brand reputation, and support key business priorities. This role leads high-impact initiatives that connect internal and external communications, ensuring alignment between employee experiences and the company's public narrative.Through compelling content development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, the Senior Communications Specialist helps amplify H.B. Fuller's industry leadership, culture, and corporate story across global platforms. Partnering closely with executive leaders and internal and external stakeholders, this role drives consistent, impactful messaging that advances the company's strategic positioning and reputation.This position reports to the Senior Global Internal Communications Manager and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.Primary ResponsibilitiesServe as a strategic communications partner for assigned beats (Sustainability/ESG; Community Affairs; Earnings and IR; Legal; IT; EHS; Sourcing; and Facilities), building trusted relationships with internal partners and providing counsel on messaging, planning, and timingSupport the development and lead the execution of integrated communication strategies that align internal and external messaging with organizational priorities, including the Sustainability Report and Fuller ImpactLead communication planning and support execution for enterprise events and engagement initiatives, including Sustainability Week, Leadership Forum, CEO Huddles, and other high-impact programs, creating meaningful experiences that reinforce company culture, strategic priorities, and employee engagementCollaborate with internal teams to deliver cohesive communication across internal and external platformsSurface and pitch story ideas that highlight business progress, culture, innovation, and peopleCreate clear, engaging, and high-quality content for internal and external audiencesUse analytics to measure content performance and engagement, applying insights to strengthen storytelling and influence future planningDevelop and share best practices, templates, and toolkits to promote consistency in tone, branding, and communication qualityEstablish regular touchpoints with key partners to stay ahead of upcoming priorities, milestones, and events, positioning Communications as a proactive and strategic business partnerRequirementsEnglish language fluencyBachelor’s degree from an accredited university in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related fieldAt least 5 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or a closely related fieldExperience developing and executing enterprise-level communications or stakeholder engagement strategiesExperience managing budgetsStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within budget and timelinesProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and CanvaPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related fieldProficiency in a second language (Chinese, Spanish, German, or Portuguese) is a plusExperience supporting global initiatives, and working across multiple global regions and culturesProficient in video editing softwareAbility to quickly comprehend direction on strategic and highly visible projectsExcellent listener, able to articulate a partner’s needs and provide strategic solutionsAbility to work autonomously while being an excellent collaborator who keeps partners informed and engaged at all phases of the projectStrategic and big-idea thinker with the ability to enhance communication efforts#LI-MB1 #LI-HybridPay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.The salary for this role is $95,000 - $125,000.In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.SummaryLocation: St. Paul, Minnesota, USAType: Full time