Internal communication and engagement Lead

Site Name: Baar Onyx Posted Date: Dec 15 2022 We are looking for a: Internal communications and communication lead (Up to 80%) This is a part-time (up to 80%), dedicated site-based role that partners with the Site Leader to develop and deliver the site engagement initiatives and events aligned with the business strategy as well as drive employee engagement. Working in close collaboration with members of the leadership team and HR, the purpose of the role will be to provide leadership, vision and direction to the Senior Site Lead, Zug site Leadership Team (ZLT) and other senior Leaders to promote the science, drive innovation and to build the culture. The role will provide tactical support and strategic guidance to senior management and other senior internal stakeholders around key initiatives, ensuring clarity of the site’s vision and strategy in all employee communications. Additionally, this role will also lead and implement internal/employee communications activities and events to create excitement, drive engagement, align teams and individuals to effectively support and strengthen GSK’s culture and business objectives internally. Responsibilities: This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following… Leadership support Advise and support Zug Leadership Team and other key internal stakeholders in all matters regarding internal communications and employee engagement (content, channels, stakeholder-maps, messaging, events) Create, organize and execute leadership communication plans and strategies including communication messages and platforms (e.g. ZLT decks and minutes, leadership messages, videos, etc.) Design and implement functional yet engaging communication strategies and content for the site lead e.g. presentations, interviews, emails and video content Internal communications Align and deliver global internal communication activities and announcements with the overall site strategy and vision Maintain and develop internal communication tools and channels to inform and engage employees Co-ordinate content development and approvals for internal announcements Ensure relevant external news is communicated internally through multiple channels as appropriate Support WREF (facility management) and EH&S (Environment, Health and Safety) to communicate around facility management activities including site organisation or office improvements Manage the planning, organisation, logistics, content and materials for all social and other events including leadership team meetings, town halls, Lunch and Learn events, Let’s talk events and employee social events Employee engagement Ensure high engagement of site employees, regarding awareness of the site and GSK vision, priorities and culture Support Site lead and other functional leads to ensure that employees are kept fully informed of matters which affect them or the business by developing and delivering communications materials (workplace, mass mails, plasmas etc) Ensure employees receive timely information and can participate in relevant corporate initiatives and programs Plan and maintain an annual employee engagement planner and implement events designed to engage and motivate employees Manage activities aligned to global campaigns where appropriate (Orange United campaign, Inclusion & Diversity Week) HR support Understand level of engagement through GSK survey results, focus groups, polls and leader and staff feedback Oversee the implementation of and provide communications support for the GSK Modern Employer agenda and program in coordination with HR and local campaign leads Develop and manage delivery of onboarding process for all employees Operational delivery Work with Site Leadership to allocate site budget to fund annual activities and events and manage budget Coordinate with counterparts in other GSK hubs to identify opportunities to build connectivity between the different hubs through shared activities/events Co-ordinate consistent and streamlined internal information flow between the site, other GSK sites and other locations in Switzerland Qualifications: Strong communication skills, orally and in writings Robust experience in communication tasks as Internal communication/engagement Manager or in a comparable role in the pharmaceutical industry or in order industry or institution. 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