Internal Communications Manager

South Jersey Industries • Folsom, NJ

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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 and leadership communications, town halls, employee engagement initiatives, employee listening programs, and action planning. 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 support effective communication and engagement outcomes.

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.
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 communications materials and supporting content for senior leadership.
• Support the planning and execution of leadership communications initiatives and events.
• Lead the 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 effective 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 effectively 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.
• Foster 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 a generous company match.
• Employee Resource Groups that encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

What This Job Offers

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