Manager, Internal Communications

KFC • Plano, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Global Employee Communications: Develop and execute global internal communication strategies aligned with business priorities and culture. Partner with leaders to create clear, engaging communications that connect employees to Pizza Hut's strategy and vision. Advise leaders on communication best practices and messaging. Own Enterprise Communication Channels: Manage Pizza Hut's employee intranet (HutHQ) and oversee content across internal communication channels. Develop editorial calendars and continuously enhance communication channels to improve engagement and employee experience. Produce Global Town Halls & Executive Communications: Lead planning and production of quarterly Global Town Halls from concept through execution. Develop executive messaging, presentations, scripts and supporting communications. Manage speaker preparation, agendas, employee Q&A and post-event communications. Identify opportunities to increase engagement and improve the employee experience during company-wide events. Bring Our Culture to Life: Tell compelling employee stories that celebrate our people, culture and business impact. Partner with People & Culture to support engagement initiatives, recognition programs and key employee moments. Drive Organizational Change Communications: Develop communication plans that support organizational change and major business initiatives. Equip leaders with messaging and communication tools to successfully engage their teams. Support the Broader Communications Team: Assist with crisis communications, executive events and other strategic communications initiatives as needed. Partner closely with external communications and brand teams to ensure consistency across all audiences.

Requirements

• (6-8) years of experience with a public relations agency or in internal communications, corporate communications or employee engagement
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills
• Experience developing executive communications and supporting senior leaders
• Experience managing intranet platforms and digital communication channels
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across a highly matrixed organization
• Experience producing company-wide meetings, town halls or large employee events
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on in execution
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Required in Plano Office 3 days a week
• Required on-call time (approximately every 3rd weekend and after hours)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Experience supporting global organizations
• Experience with organizational change and transformation communications
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Liferay or other enterprise intranet platforms
• Experience using employee engagement and communications analytics tools
• Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Canva

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global internal communication strategies aligned with business priorities and culture.
• Partner with leaders to create clear, engaging communications that connect employees to Pizza Hut's strategy and vision.
• Advise leaders on communication best practices and messaging.
• Manage Pizza Hut's employee intranet (HutHQ) and oversee content across internal communication channels.
• Develop editorial calendars and continuously enhance communication channels to improve engagement and employee experience.
• Lead planning and production of quarterly Global Town Halls from concept through execution.
• Develop executive messaging, presentations, scripts and supporting communications.
• Manage speaker preparation, agendas, employee Q&A and post-event communications.
• Identify opportunities to increase engagement and improve the employee experience during company-wide events.
• Tell compelling employee stories that celebrate our people, culture and business impact.
• Partner with People & Culture to support engagement initiatives, recognition programs and key employee moments.
• Develop communication plans that support organizational change and major business initiatives.
• Equip leaders with messaging and communication tools to successfully engage their teams.
• Assist with crisis communications, executive events and other strategic communications initiatives as needed.
• Partner closely with external communications and brand teams to ensure consistency across all audiences.

Benefits

• bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

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