Communications Manager

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarterslocatedin Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene,Personal Care, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billionpeople every dayworldwide.

Working at Essity is more than acareer,it is where you will play your part in a better future,to improvewell-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Essity is looking for an experienced Communications Manager who will be responsible in helping tell the Essity story in North America. This takes shape by helping employees know and understand the company culture, our brand purpose, strategy and objectives and feel well-informed, engaged and proud to work for Essity. Additionally, you’ll contribute to our goal of increasing external awareness of Essity and manage Essity’s brand reputation in the markets where we have operations (offices and manufacturing sites), as well as support local business needs. We have approximately 3,500 employees and 22 offices and production facilities in North America, this is your audience!

You will execute internal and external communication plans and activities for Essity in North America. And most importantly, you’ll collaborate and build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across various functions and business areas. And you’ll be part of our global communications network where you will share best practices and collaborate with other communicators from around the globe.

The ideal candidate should/could live in Philadelphia, PA. 

We’relooking for people who embody our values,aren’tafraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace.We’realways looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you,we’dlove to talk. 

What You Will Do

Support delivery of Essity’s communications objectives in country-specific annual plans
Lead communication channel management process. Evaluate, recommend and execute varied communication tools and media, to include a mix of digital and traditional channels. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure efficient and timely dissemination of news
Partner with internal contacts in local Essity markets to ensure effective communication of company initiatives, campaigns and projects
Manage HR and wellness communications
Contribute to external/PR activities in local markets, including community activities, external events and idea generation
Develop content including written materials for Intranet, coordinate video production and relevant communications materials
Support a wide range of communications events and projects in North America, including effective execution of quarterly update meetings, global news dissemination and local activities
Contribute to best practice sharing within the global communications function
Work alongside agency partners to deliver best-in-class communications initiatives and digital content that drive global communications objectives.
Support special projects in collaboration with the Corporate Communications team

Who You Are

University Degree in Communication, Public Relations or Marketing, or equivalent with relevant practice
7+ years working experience in Communications, PR or Marketing, preferably in matrixed and/or global company
Superior writing, editing, communication, presentation, networking and relationship building skills mandatory
Interpersonal savviness and the ability to influence at a senior level and navigate efficiently within the organization
Basic project management experience
Creative thinker with ability to bring business data and information to life in engaging and impactful ways
Strong time management skills, ability to juggle multiple projects and respond to business needs as they arise
Excellent digital communication skills (intranet platforms, Microsoft Teams, video production, basic Photoshop, collaboration tools, social media, etc.)
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, Outlook
Expertise in external communications and media relations, agency management
Expertise in internal communications, consulting and project management
Excellent English language skills
Ability to travel (less than 10%)

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual andempoweremployees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation

Competitiveannual salary +annual incentive bonus+ benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualizedfactorssuch asknowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive payyouwill beeligible for the following benefits:

United HealthcarePPO/ EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance

Wellness program provided through Rally

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match andannual employer base contribution

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

PTO offering withPaid Holidays

Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.

If you require reasonableaccommodation as part of the applicationprocessplease contactEssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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Job Requisition ID:

Essity263217

US08 Essity North America Inc.

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