Communications Business Partner

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop, champion and successfully implement our global internal communication strategy by partnering with BDB HR and the BDB WW President to keep programs aligned to business strategy and engagement objectives.
• Create, gain approval and implement a comprehensive global, internal communication plan, including managing messages and timing, executing the communication calendar and forums.
• Support Senior Management to communicate company goals, priorities and progress
• Work at both the strategic and tactical levels to develop communication programs, materials and content; Deliver across internal platforms, channels and geographies.
• Work as partner to the corporate communication team, along with business leadership, to develop communication strategies, programs and materials.
• Develop and maintain ongoing management of effective communication vehicles (e.g. Intranet, Town Halls, newsletters, Yammer and other corporate channels which may be appropriate).
• Interview subject matter experts and write or develop communication content for electronic vehicles, face-to-face forums and other channels and venues, while following BD Brand guidelines.
• Measure and report communication effectiveness.
• Drive strategic and creative (when appropriate) alignment and consistency across platform activities (i.e. training sessions, awards, etc.).
• Support communication and engagement in Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and events.
• Work with the BDB Culture and Engagement Champion to develop a communication strategy which supports and reinforces the cultural changes the business is striving to achieve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required – preferably in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or related field.
• Masters in Communication or MBA a plus.
• Minimum 6 years’ professional experience required with at least 2 of those working in communication in a corporate environment required.
• Must possess excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in a corporate environment with strong editorial capabilities.
• Candidate will be asked to provide writing samples. Must be a strong editor and proof-reader.
• Has experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud (In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere) and with various interactive resources including videography and stock image houses.
• Able to use CMS Platforms including WordPress to build engaging employee experiences.
• Able to work at both the strategic and tactical levels - willing to roll up sleeves to get the job done.
• Excellent customer service orientation, flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to collaborate and capable of building consensus and strong working relationships within a highly matrixed organizational structure.
• Able to prioritize and multi-task, take initiative and act independently, and work under tight deadlines.
• Able to maintain discretion and appropriately manage confidential information.
• Able to influence “up and down” to achieve project objectives (i.e. soliciting and reconciling feedback from multiple sources).