Internal Communications Business Partner

Internal Communications Business Partner

Flex/Contract position 6-12+ Months 40 hours weekly, Hybrid, (TBD)Pay rates range based on experience from $55.00 to $70 per hour.Our client brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics.

Communications team contributes to achieving this goal by building the company’s reputation and employer brand, communicating its strategy and achievements, and fostering employee engagement, pride and connectedness.As the Internal Communications Business Partner, you will create and execute an internal communications strategy to help achieve business objectives, ensure employee engagement and strong alignment to business strategy and culture. You will report to the Head of U.S. Communications.Roles and responsibilities In close cooperation with the Head of U.S. Internal Communications, you will support various internal communications needs of the Wilton site. This will be a hands-on role requiring you to advise stakeholders, create and execute communications plans, produce and publish content, and support business-led events. In other situations, you may work as part of the U.S. and/or global team, bringing local knowledge, contacts and expertise to implementing global communications initiatives at the Wilton site.This is an ideal position for a communications professional who seeks a broad spectrum of challenges. You will be asked to seamlessly transition between strategy and execution. High affinity for technology is a must, a science/engineering background is a plus.

• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure successful internal communications to keep Wilton employees well-informed to help achieve business objectives within the sectors you support.

• Provide hands-on support for sector-specific internal communications, coaching and advising stakeholders, creating communications plans for department-based updates or initiatives, producing and publishing content across multiple channels (e.g. intranet, email, etc.).

• Customize and implement global communications initiatives and/or events locally for the Wilton site

• Partner with U.S. and global communications teams to accomplish key priorities including culture, strategy and change management efforts.

• Be part of the eyes and ears in Wilton, providing content, information and contacts for the global newsletter, global intranet news feed, corporate PR initiatives and employer branding and recruitment campaigns.

• Drive Wilton-site monthly newsletter in regards to content, creation, and execution.

• Other duties as assigned

• Job description subject to change at any time*  

  Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business or other relevant field required

• Science/technology background a plus

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in internal communications in a corporate environment

• Experience working in integrated communications teams a plus*  

  Skills

• Results driven - demonstrates ownership and accountability and delivers on commitments with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.

• Interpersonal influence: builds trust and rapport with communications colleagues, business leaders and other partners; pursues goals in constructive and assertive way; explores potential solutions during stakeholder requests and searches for the win-win.

• Exceptional writing and communication skills; clear, concise and professional. Secure grasp of spelling, grammar, writing mechanics, and punctuation.

• Strong storytelling and editing skills. Ability to convey subtle, technical, or complex messages in a clear, concise and relatable way in writing.

• Aligns communication plans with priorities of business. Translates measurement data in smartly contextualized conclusions and reports.

• Hands-on multi-channel experience activated for optimum reach to targeted audiences.

• Adjusts communication content and style to the audience and a diverse set of stakeholders

• Expert within PPT. Will be asked frequently to create an effective and visually pleasing story or plan.

• Proficient with SharePoint for building well-organized sites to host local communications/site information

• Experience with or aptitude for learning digital tools like Microsoft Forms, Teams Live, email campaign system, and digital screen content system.

• Ability to lead video projects by creating briefs, storyboarding and honing in on central messages, organizing shoots, and guiding editing for final successful outcome.

• Creative problem solver. Able to build strong relationships and networks and effectively engage and manage stakeholders including the ability to drive, convince and influence others.

• Ability to perform under time pressure and stress

• An individual who thrives in a collaborative environment

• Resilient, proactive

• Sets targets and priorities effectively and efficiently

• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programsThis position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in theUnited StatesExport Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require Client to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.