Internal Communications Business Partner - Procurement, Finance, Strategy, Legal

Whirlpool • Benton Harbor, MI

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation is hiring an Internal Communications Lead to support Global Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Corporate Strategy, and Legal. Reporting to the HR Senior Director of Corporate Functions, the role partners with Executive Committee leaders and functional leadership teams to develop and execute communications strategies that inform, engage, and inspire employees globally, strengthen organizational culture, and align employees on business priorities. The role provides strategic communications counsel, supports executive visibility and clarity on business direction, and ensures communications reflect the company’s core values. It is part of Whirlpool Corporation’s broader communications team.

This is a fully in-office position, Monday through Friday, at Whirlpool’s Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. A comprehensive relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in corporate or internal communications, including experience supporting senior-level executives.
• At least 3 years of experience developing and implementing change-management communications plans for large, global organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• A strong track record as a strategic communications leader, driving organizational change, supporting employee engagement, and managing cross-functional projects.
• Ability to influence outcomes and communicate stories of value and impact to Corporate Function employees and other stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a portfolio demonstrating the ability to simplify complex business information for diverse employee audiences.
• Experience with varied storytelling approaches, including digital and video.
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills, including management of multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• A track record as an intelligent risk taker and creative problem solver.
• Strong content-design direction skills, including the ability to identify weaknesses and judge quality.
• Strong presentation development and execution skills.
• Strong skills in management scripting and communications-related event program development and execution.
• Experience working for a consumer products company or iconic brand with a passionate employee base.
• Experience managing internal communications across multiple global locations and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal communications approach for Global Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Corporate Strategy, and Legal, shaping communications around strategic initiatives and critical topics.
• Collaborate with key partners and the team to develop communications strategies and tactics that support KitchenAid’s business priorities.
• Develop and distribute internal communications and programs using platforms such as the company intranet, internal corporate communications, and other channels aligned with the corporate communications strategy.
• Direct or personally handle highly sensitive and confidential projects, and advise management on communications and strategic corporate topics.
• Work with leadership teams to develop and manage an editorial calendar and prepare content and presentations for key initiatives, operations updates, and leadership team meetings.
• Create and monitor benchmark data and criteria to measure the effectiveness of communications initiatives.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Whirlpool employee discount.
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
• Kitchenettes.
• Recently renovated office space at Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations.
• Barista Bar.
• Biking and walking trails.
• Access to The Eddy Early Childhood Center, depending on availability and at additional cost.
• Always On Flexibility to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments.
• Two weeks of work-from-anywhere time per year, taken in minimum one-week increments.
• Four weeks of paid sabbatical after every five years of service.
• Comprehensive relocation package for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior