Communications Manager

Hayward Industries•Charlotte, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Celebrating its 100-year anniversary, Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE “HAYW”) is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China. This position is based in a U.S. Hayward location and expected to work five days in office. We are seeking a proactive and creative Communications genius to join our team and support our Sr. Director of Communications in developing and implementing communication strategies that build trust, promote transparency and enhance employee engagement. You’ll be instrumental in message and story development, communications technology platforms, design, employee communications, effective change management, community relations and social media.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
5+ years in internal communications, public relations, or a similar field.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to convey complex information in clear, engaging ways.
Skilled in crafting messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
Proficiency in creating content across digital channels, including social media, intranets, and other internal platforms.
Familiarity with communication tools and analytics software is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of promoting respect, inclusivity and teamwork across various departments and regions.
Ability to manage multiple projects with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
Eagerness to stay updated on communication trends and adapt strategies to meet evolving needs and challenges in the field of communications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with global or multicultural audiences is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support communication strategies that align with Hayward’s mission, vision and values
Manage logistics and support routine communication deliverables (i.e., Town Halls, org announcements, internal storytelling, leadership conference) to strengthen culture and deliver on company goals
Develop and disseminate communications calendars
Monitor communication tools/channels (e.g., Sharepoint sites, mailboxes, blogs, newsletters, etc.).
Write, edit and review engaging content, including articles, presentations, videos, newsletters, digital signage, talking points and social media platforms
Design in various platforms, like Canva, to produce materials
Use storytelling to spotlight and recognize employees
Manage (write and publish) employee portal content, infrastructure and improvement
Develop and maintain distribution list / accounts for direct communications
Ensure accuracy and clarity in all communications by following AP Style
Collaborate with HR and other departments to support change communication efforts
Support engagement activities such as culture surveys and events, reinforcing open channels
Establish and adhere to a communications standard and delivery model for the company to ensure consistency, quality and predictability of communications
Create standard work as appropriate to maximize and promote best practice sharing
Act as a liaison across departments, gathering insights and updates to create relevant communications
Partner with regional teams to adapt messaging for cultural relevance and effectiveness.
Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication initiatives using metrics and feedback
Recommend improvements to enhance the impact of our messaging.