Manager, HR Communications

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Manager, HR Communications at AbbVie is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that enhance employee understanding of the company's offerings as a best workplace. This role involves managing specific HR initiatives to align with AbbVie's strategic priorities, particularly in Total Rewards, Talent, and Culture areas, while working in a hybrid environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, Integrated Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of relevant experience and proven track record of success in managing employee communications or HR initiatives.
• Experience in the healthcare/bio-pharma industry a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with knowledge of emerging communication trends and technologies.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs.
• Experience working with senior management and executive presence.
• Strong project management skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and execution of comprehensive communications plans for specific projects utilizing writing and project management skills.
• Establishes communication plan objectives, timelines and deliverables, writing accompanying key messages and narratives.
• Drafts compelling, high-visibility messaging that has company-wide, global impact.
• Uses consulting and writing expertise to explain complex content in a clear and understandable way to employee and leadership audiences, utilizing various communications channels.
• Effectively manages client relationships with internal stakeholders and design vendors.
• Utilizes project management tools to manage projects according to plan.
• Monitors processes and defines success outcomes using clear metrics.
• Contributes to current HR Communications channels while leveraging new technology and metrics to identify new opportunities to drive greater employee engagement.
• Coordinates with Enterprise Communications and other functional communications teams, as needed, to ensure employee communications are delivered effectively.
• Ensures communications are consistent and aligned with the company's corporate and employer brand identity, strategic direction, business philosophies and general practices.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-term incentive programs
• Long-term incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree