Internal Communications Lead

Job Description

UL Solutions is hiring an Internal Communications Lead, reporting directly to the Director of Internal Communications. This role plays a key part in shaping impactful internal communications - bringing initiatives, campaigns, and programs to life at a local level and driving engagement across approximately 3,000 employees in the region. This is a hybrid Role, with the expectation of working from the office three days a week.

• Draft and execute an EMEA strategic internal communications employee experience plan. Audit EMEA communications and develop a roadmap for strategic employee engagement aligned to the global internal communications strategy.
• Support activation of internal communications initiatives in EMEA. This will include activation of global communications, as well as creation and support for EMEA-specific communications.
• Work closely with EMEA Region Lead to cascade strategic priorities and initiatives in support of strengthening the UL Solutions culture in partnership with site leaders and business functions.
• Support EMEA internal meetings/events, as needed i.e. CEO travel in the region, ELT travel in the region, global employee events.
• Create and share EMEA employee-focused content through various communications channels and networks i.e. ULife, In Focus, etc.
• Collaborate with local HR business partners to support EMEA activation of HR employee engagement initiatives i.e. values refresh, employee value proposition, census, global inclusion forum, internal awareness of external awards/recognition, etc.
• Collaborate with the Business Communications team to support internal communications, as needed i.e. townhall meetings, talking points, thought leadership articles, etc.
• Collaborate with the External Communications team to support EMEA media relations / PR, as needed i.e. press releases, agency oversight, social media content,  content, etc.
• Collaborate with the External Communications team to promote relevant internal content on social media, with a focus on employee advocacy campaigns i.e. Linked In and other regional channels.
• Localise communications, as needed.
• Cultivate relationships across the EMEA region, Communications Team, and throughout the company to effectively identify engaging content and stories to feature.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders through effective communication, feedback management, and strategic collaboration i.e. business functions, strategic functions, site leaders, etc.

• Fluent in oral and written English (German language skills would be preferable)
• Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style)
• Proven success in creating and executing employee content campaigns, backed by metrics.
• Experience engaging with senior leaders.
• Ability to thrive in a matrix environment and manage teams.
• At least 5 years of corporate communication experience, ideally in a global or regional role
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

This position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 20% of base salary.

• annual paid leave
• access to our ULS University to support continuous learning and career growth
• two volunteering days each year to participate in community activities
• flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance

This role is gender-neutral and open to all qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity or expression.

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.

That’s where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem‑solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.

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