Internal Communications Manager
About The Position
The Manager, Internal Communications & Employee Engagement leads the execution of employee and leadership communications that inform, engage, and connect employees to the company’s priorities, culture, and goals. The role oversees internal communications, leadership communications, town halls, employee engagement initiatives, employee listening programs, and action-planning efforts. It serves as the day-to-day leader for internal communications and employee engagement activities, manages a high-performing team, and works across the organization to achieve effective communication and engagement outcomes. South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company serving more than 700,000 customers and businesses across 14 counties in New Jersey. Its workforce includes more than 1,100 employees, and the company emphasizes community partnership, clean energy solutions, inclusion, and employee development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Human Resources, Business, or a related field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 8–10 years of progressive internal communications, employee engagement, or organizational communications experience.
- Minimum of 2–4 years of people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, talent development, and responsibility for leading high-performing teams.
- Experience supporting executive and leadership communications.
- Experience planning and executing town halls, employee events, leadership meetings, and engagement programs.
- Experience managing employee survey communications and action-planning initiatives.
- Excellent writing, editing, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams through organizational change, growth, and evolving business priorities.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of internal communications plans that support company objectives and strategic priorities.
- Provide strategic oversight of employee communication channels, editorial calendars, and content planning.
- Develop and execute communications for organizational announcements, business updates, and enterprise initiatives, ensuring messaging is clear, timely, and aligned.
- Draft executive communications, leadership messages, talking points, presentations, and supporting materials.
- Develop content and messaging for town halls, leadership meetings, employee forums, and organizational announcements.
- Coordinate communication materials and supporting content for senior leadership.
- Support planning and execution of leadership communications initiatives and events.
- Lead planning and execution of company town halls and employee forums, including agendas, presentations, logistics, messaging, and follow-up communications.
- Support leadership meeting planning to promote alignment, engagement, accountability, and follow-through.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, connection, and organizational effectiveness.
- Manage employee survey communications and related engagement programs.
- Work with leaders to communicate and track action plans based on employee feedback; monitor progress and report on engagement initiatives and action-plan outcomes.
- Support recognition, giving, wellness, and other employee-focused programs as needed.
- Develop and execute communications plans supporting organizational change and enterprise initiatives; support leaders and project teams in communicating changes to employees.
- Lead and develop a team of communications and engagement professionals, providing coaching, direction, performance management, and professional development support.
- Establish team priorities and oversee workloads to ensure successful execution of initiatives, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
Benefits
- Flexible vacation, paid time off, and sick leave package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Employee Resource Groups supporting engagement, professional development, and an inclusive environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
