Director Group Internal Communications – Corporate Functions

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a Fortune 500 company during a strategic transformation. The Adecco Group is leading the global movement around the future of work. As that future evolves, we are reinventing the way we work, and the talent and technology solutions we deliver. As Communications Director for Global Enabling Functions, you will:

• Lead a  team responsible for communications business partnering across our Global Enabling Functions (HR, Finance, Legal and Information Technology & Digital.
• Business partner with one of the above Global Enabling Functions, working with leadership teams, empowering them to raise employee engagement and navigate our people and lead them through change.
• Drive strategic communications to support our transformation journey. Providing expert advice and counsel to design and deliver strategic and business critical communication programmes, ensuring clear alignment to Group Communications priorities and messaging.
• Use strategic orientation, world-class communication skills, and flawless execution capabilities to develop the reputation of Group Communications as a trusted partner on all communications matters for our Global Enabling Functions.

• Develop and implement communications strategies aligned to the priorities of the Global Enabling Function and broader company strategy
• Provide strategic counsel to Function Executives and their leadership teams on communications approaches and messaging on global strategies and projects, advising and working with the business to agree the detailed communications plan.
• Develop a small community of collaboration across the Enabling Function communications team, encouraging team coaching and development.
• Lead the delivery of key communication initiatives within the Function, including executive messaging and profile management, town halls and recognition initiatives
• Support large-scale organisational change programmes with effective change communications planning and alignment with Group Communications
• Drive communications for company-wide strategic initiatives (e.g., Gender Parity, Generative AI, Talent and Reward programmes)
• Ensure cohesive messaging across Global Functions while maintaining alignment with Group Communications.
• Work as part of one cohesive Group Communications Function, directing and supporting other members of the team to achieve Functional and Group Communication priorities.
• Collaborate with the Group Communication team Centres of Expertise for external relations and campaign planning to align internal and external messaging and bring best practise into the function.
• Build the reputation of the Group Communications function as a trusted advisor to the business.

Experience

• University degree in Communication, Journalism, Politics, PR or similar field
• 10+ years’ experience in communications roles and experience in a 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
• History of successfully working with C-Suite leaders
• Fluency in English.

About You

• Strategic communicator with exceptional influencing skills and resilience
• Dynamic professional who can both build strategies and execute them effectively
• Agile thinker who connects business priorities to communication needs
• Trusted advisor with excellent consultancy capabilities
• Effective leader who makes connections and guides teams through a matrix organisation
• Outstanding writer with exceptional project management abilities
• Reliable professional who delivers under pressure
• Change agent with infectious enthusiasm and impact.

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 40,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in 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: 10-04-2025