Strategic Communications Business Partner, KCP Global Functions at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Roswell, Georgia

Job Description:

Strategic Communications Business Partner, KCP Global Functions

Job Description

You express yourself in a way that moves people to connect with business strategies and creative ideas.

You speak and write in a way that resonates with your audience, and your secrets include empathy and a continuous learning mindset. You connect with internal and external audiences, and that allows you to speak to their needs and core interests. You’re perceived as being equal part business partner and communication lead. Importantly, you bring a distinctive point of view that’s informed by external best practices. You have a bias to lead.

We’re looking for a communication pro to join Kimberly-Clark Professional (“KCP”) as our Strategic Communications Business Partner, Global Functions. In this role you’re a team player who can work cross-functionally with ease. You possess a strong understanding of organizational/business areas and develop communications strategies and initiatives to achieve business goals.

Position Purpose:

Develop and deploy strategic communication for key KCP Global Functions, including Innovation, Customer Experience, PPE, Supply Chain and others. Deliver integrated communication programs that drive employee understanding and alignment to businesses priorities (e.g., Internal: annual priorities, strategic business plan, enterprise initiatives, change agendas; External: PR, social media, media/industry relations). Builds employee pride and act as a culture champion.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Provides communication counsel/support for the KCP Global Functions and leadership teams to ensure priorities and messaging are aligned and articulated in a manner consistent with overall company strategy and goals.




• Sets the high-level content and channel strategy on enterprise communications platforms and channels, including Town Halls, leader email communications, intranets, internal/external social communities, PR, media/trade/partner communications, key customer-meetings, market visits, etc.




• Acts as the internal/external communications lead for functional crisis response.




• Works collaboratively with peers and functional partners at the Kimberly-Clark enterprise level to ensure consistency of messaging across various audiences and channels.




• Develops best-in-class processes and protocols for all communications and provides tools, channels and programs that establish a strong communications vehicle for managers and leaders.




• Proactively imports external best practices and ideas and serves as catalyst to drive company and cultural transformation aligned to business objectives.




• Gathers employee sentiment analysis to help senior leaders understand team members’ perspective on company direction, strategy, and culture.




• Assists in the development of external thought leadership and executive speaking programs.

Success here is a team effort

If you have ideas to share and would enjoy brainstorming with co-workers to solve problems and reach goals, jump in!  We celebrate diversity, knowing that the perspectives of people from different backgrounds are indispensable to fresh, innovative thinking.

Qualifications:

• This position requires 7-10 years of experience in business, communications and/or marketing. Finance/operations experience a plus.




• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is preferred.




• Strong executive presence and ability to work closely with senior leaders as a strategic thought partner and advisor.




• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and proactively in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment; you are a thinker and problem-solver who can make smart decisions without having all the answers.




• Agile, highly-motivated, goal and results-oriented, with ability to respond quickly and meet deadlines.




• Strong verbal communications skills, including giving presentations. Must be able to influence others.




• Proven writing and editing skills, analytical skills and creative experience necessary to address targeted messages to a variety of audiences; fluent in digital/social communication strategies, including existing and emerging platforms.




• Experience driving proactive external communications (media relations, industry relations, thought leadership, etc.).




• Proven ability to transform complex concepts into simple communications that can be easily grasped by a diverse audience. He/she should be able to demonstrate the ability to craft communications plans, including conducting needs assessments, identifying, and analyzing stakeholders and audiences, drafting key messages, strategies and action plans, and managing implementation and internal and external resources.




• The incumbent must be able to effectively demonstrate our One K-C Behaviors. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage many projects at once are fundamental requirements. Effective listening skills, with flexibility in approach to solutions, and excellent client management skills are also critical. 




• Creative platform experience a plus (SharePoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Video Shooting/Editing, etc.).

Got ideas? Let’s get them off the ground

Your life experience gives you a perspective that is your own.  That idea-generating part of you, in addition to your excellent job skills, will make you a valuable addition to our staff.  Our organization looks to employees to keep us current, successful and moving forward with insights on how to improve our bottom line. We welcome, respect and promote people of different backgrounds for the perspectives and skills they bring.  If a receptive and responsive workplace is where you’d like to be, let’s get this off the ground!

Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe. 

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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