BP Internal Communications Lead Akkodis (Interim)

The Internal Communications Business Partner is responsible for developing and delivering strategic internal communication initiatives for the GBU to effectively convey information to colleagues and stakeholders. They play a pivotal role in ensuring colleagues are informed, aligned, and engaged with the vision, strategic objectives, goals and sub-culture of the GBU through cohesive messaging, channel activation and branding.

Reporting Relationships

• In this role you will solid line report to the Adecco Group SVP, Global Head of Internal Communications as part of the Global Internal Communications Center of Expertise (CoE)
• You will dotted line report and directly partner with the GBU SVP, Global Head of Communications on a daily basis to support the needs of the GBU.
• The role does not have any direct reports, but will partner closely with experts from across our CoEs to deliver on key initiatives.
• Key stakeholders include the GBU senior leadership team, Adecco Group External and Content CoE teams, plus GBU Human Resources, Product Development, IT global, and marketing teams, among others.

Location

Europe

Travel

25%

Core Responsibilities

As an expert internal communications partner, you will work within the Global Internal Communications CoE, partnering directly with the GBU Global Head of Communications to lead on all aspects of internal communication for the GBU, including:  

• Providing expert advice and counsel to the GBU leadership team to best deliver key GBU communications’ initiatives.
• Developing and implementing global internal communication strategies and plans
• Managing and developing GBU Internal Communication Channels.
• Owning and delivering strategic internal communication initiatives and projects for the GBU.
• Delivering aligned, cohesive content, messaging and branding for internal audiences within the GBU.
• Measuring, evaluating and sharing insights on Internal Communications effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.
• Contributing to the Global IC CoE in setting standards, best practice and achievement of shared goals.

Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the bigger picture and design communications strategies that align with organizational goals.

Excellent Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages for various audiences.

Storyteller Master: Ability to harness the power of storytelling to craft impactful and memorable narratives that resonate with employees, capturing the essence of company values, goals, and culture, while promoting engagement and unity whether through written, visual, or multimedia formats.

Proficient in Matrixed Environments: Demonstrated experience and adeptness in navigating and driving effective internal communications within a global organisation. You understand the intricacies and complexities of such structures, ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration and clear communication paths. Your skill set includes the ability to bridge gaps between various departments, geographies, and levels, ensuring alignment, clarity, and cohesion in all messaging.

Experienced Change Management Communicator: Demonstrated proficiency in guiding and managing organisational change through strategic communication. You understand the nuances and challenges of change management and possess a record of accomplishment of creating and executing communication strategies that support smooth transitions, reduce resistance, and foster a positive acceptance of change across varying levels of an organisation.

Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work seamlessly with senior leadership, HR teams, and stakeholders across the globe.

Innovative: A penchant for thinking creatively and staying updated on the latest communication technologies and trends.

Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of diverse work cultures and ability to craft messages that resonate across borders and life experiences.

Results-Driven: You are a doer and when you commit, you deliver, even under pressure. You have a keen eye for detail and an analytical mind to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies and make necessary changes.

Adaptable: You are a quick and agile thinker with the ability to connect business priorities to communication priorities, adept at adjusting strategies to changes in line with the environment, resources, and feedback.

Team player: You are able to work flexibly within a team. You are an impressive communicator with strong influencing skills, resilience and good humour. You’re also an excellent listener who seeks to understand and identify opportunities for progress.

About Your Experience

• University degree in Communication, Journalism, Politics, PR or similar.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in internal or corporate communications and experience in a communication leadership role within an international corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating and delivering internal communication strategies within a complex and international business environment.
• Experience in corporate transformation and change management.
• Strong digital skillset with experience in Intranet and Communications Platform Projects
• Experience working with C-Suite leaders.
• Languages: English. A secondary language (French, German, Spanish etc) is a plus.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values:Courage,Collaboration,Customer at the Heart,Inclusion, andPassionin everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 09-09-2024