Sr. Vice President Of Communications; Charlotte, Nc

SR. VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (CHARLOTTE, NC)

Compass Group USA

The SVP of Communications is a strategic, enterprise-level leader responsible for defining and driving the organization’s communication strategy with a focus on market positioning, reputation management, internal coordination and change management. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the SVP oversees both the internal and external communications functions, integrating these areas under a unified strategy and operating model. The role is a trusted advisor to executive leadership, ensuring that communications reinforce business priorities and key themes are woven through Compass and its operating sectors.

• Create the company’s overarching messaging and identify the appropriate channels as part of an overarching, cohesive communications strategy
• Partner with the CEO and other senior executives to craft and deliver consistent, high-impact communications
• Strike the balance between consistent Compass-wide themes and individual, sector-led focus areas
• Advise on how to optimize communications for GEO

• Provide executive oversight for crisis communication planning, readiness and response
• Coordinate closely with other relevant functions, operations and the global communications team, where appropriate, to ensure external messaging aligns with reputational priorities
• Monitor reputational risks and develop proactive positioning strategies as needed

• Define and own the communications strategy for major enterprise initiatives and changes, including system / process implementations
• Partner with HR, Business Enablement and business leaders to communicate organizational impact and foster change understanding and engagement
• Design scalable communication frameworks that support change across diverse employee populations

• Oversee relevant support for all corporate functions to ensure communications to the business are planned and sequenced effectively
• Align team resources and messaging strategies to ensure coordination, efficiency and message consistency
• Manage relationship with creative and content production team to ensure brand and voice standards are maintained

• Experience in corporate communications or related field, with proven track record in building integrated communications strategy
• Deep expertise in internal and external communications in a large, decentralized organization with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to build trust with executive leaders; capable of influencing and advising at the most senior levels
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong editorial judgment
• Strategic and systems‑oriented thinker, comfortable operating in ambiguity
• Experience of working for a publicly traded company preferred

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace.