Communications Manager – People, Culture & Engagement

Communications Manager – People, Culture & Engagement

Daikin Applied is seeking a Communications Manager – People, Culture & Engagement to serve as the lead communications partner for Human Resources. This role will develop and execute communication strategies that advance the company's most strategic people, culture, leadership and workforce initiatives, helping employees understand, engage with, and contribute to Daikin Applied's long-term success.

Partnering closely with HR leaders and Centers of Excellence, this individual will focus on high-impact enterprise initiatives aligned with the company's five-year strategic plan —including talent development, organizational transformation, leadership effectiveness, employee experience, and culture-building efforts. The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator who can translate complex people strategies into compelling narratives and communication programs that drive understanding, engagement and action.

Working closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Senior Director of Development & Culture, HR leadership, marketing and communications teams, and cross-functional partners across the organization, this role will help strengthen enterprise communications around culture, support change, and elevate the employee experience. While the position serves as Human Resources' primary communications partner, its focus is on the organization's most strategic people and culture communications priorities.

This role is part of the Marketing organization and reports to the Director of Corporate Communications. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location:

Plymouth, MN, Hybrid

What you will do:

• Serve as the strategic communications partner to Human Resources, leading communication strategies for high-impact people, culture, leadership, and organizational initiatives that support enterprise priorities and Fusion 30 objectives
• Partner closely with HR leaders and Centers of Excellence to lead enterprise communications strategies that build understanding, engagement and confidence in company priorities and transformation efforts
• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies and experiences to help employees connect their work to the company's mission, strategy and culture
• Lead communications for enterprise people initiatives, including organizational transformation, leadership development, workforce planning, employee experience, talent development, recognition, culture programs and other strategic priorities
• Provide strategic communications counsel to HR and business leaders, helping shape messaging, audience engagement strategies, communication plans and change readiness approaches
• Develop and implement change communications strategies that support organizational changes, new programs, technology implementations, policy updates and evolving ways of working
• Measure employee engagement, communication effectiveness, and sentiment to continuously improve communications outcomes. Create executive and leadership communications including presentations, talking points, town hall content, leader toolkits, FAQs and communication resources that enable leaders to effectively engage employees
• Develop compelling, multi-channel content and campaigns across digital, email, intranet, video, events, and emerging communication platforms to drive awareness, understanding and action
• Measure communication effectiveness and employee engagement, leveraging analytics, feedback and insights to continuously improve communication strategies and outcomes
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Legal, and other functional stakeholders to deliver aligned, consistent and impactful employee communications experiences
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in employee communications, identifying new approaches, tools, and best practices that strengthen culture, engagement and organizational effectiveness

What's in it for you:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage…