Manager, Internal Communications

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG, you’ll be one of some 227,000 professionals providing, audit, tax, advisory, and business enablement services across 146 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Overview of Opportunity The Regions East Marketing team is looking for an Internal Communications Manager to join our regional business enablement services team. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, Regions East, and working closely with the regional Human Resources Business Partner, the Internal Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining an internal communications strategy that supports the regional strategic business priorities. The individual will develop consistent messaging to the organization’s internal stakeholders, ensuring language and style is consistent with the overall employer branding, corporate culture and values. What you will do Communications portfolio consisting of: Geographic Leadership Team communications (business strategy planning/progress reports, town halls, internal presentations), internal corporate communications (supporting strategic initiatives and high growth areas), HR/ People communications, and Social Impact communications. Support and counsel our Talent Attraction team on recruiting/ referral campaigns Develop and maintain a program to celebrate success (i.e. new clients and strategic wins) Develop and maintain an internal Regions East news portal Provide coaching and counsel on use of social media within a corporate context to help KPMG regional leaders build their personal brand. Employ tools within our approved digital stack including SharePoint, KPMG’s Intranet, Microsoft Teams and other systems/ tools to be determined to support marketing and HR communications. Responsible for managing and reporting on the impact of the communications strategy and execution, ensure consistent service delivery, identify areas to increase value, mitigate issues, and bring solutions that align with the regional strategic business priorities. What you bring to the role The successful candidate will have 5+ years of marketing and/or communications experience and will have the following qualifications and experience. Bachelor’s degree or comparable diploma; marketing or communications specialization preferred. Experience in professional services and/or a B2B environment will be an asset. Experience supporting and working with senior management. Excellent writing and communication skills, with an ability to grasp business objectives and translate into actionable technical and functional requirements. Strong influencing and communication skills to act professionally, calmly and persuasively when dealing with key internal stakeholders. Must have proven ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment and must possess a demonstrated sense of urgency. Ability to work with a variety of people from different Canadian time zones, both independently and as part of a virtual team is essential. Keys to your success Being a self-directed individual with an eagerness to excel and who is accustomed to a fast-paced environment. Being driven to continuously learn from experiences and seek out feedback and develop opportunities based on the feedback given. Not afraid to think and do differently to help build our employer brand and culture. Develop, promote and use new, innovative ways of communicating with stakeholders. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office in the course of their duties. As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment. KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.