Director of Employee Communications

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Job Description:

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When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

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The Director of Employee Communications will manage a team of communication professionals responsible for leading enterprise-wide employee communication strategies The position is responsible for crafting messages that both promote and protect the corporate image through strategic communications to internal and external audiences including employees dealers customers investors the public and other key stakeholders.

The role and his/her team own develop and implement the corporate editorial calendar for all owned internal and external channels. This includes the internal intranet site company social media accounts (Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram YouTube) CEO Townhall and mass emails. The position ensures effective enterprise communications including corporate strategy financials corporate responsibility and customer success stories. The role partners with the HR communications team to effectively communicate Total Rewards engagement diversity HR policies and procedures and learning and development as well as other HR addition this position owns the succession planning of the global communicator network and all collaboration channels associated with this community.

What You Will Do:

• Provides strategic leadership to the internal employee communications strategy by developing a strategic communication plan that inspires connects and engages.
• Leverages a global messaging framework to drive improved storytelling that reflects the enterprise strategy highlights how it is being executed across the globe using both the written word digital mediums and stronger visual elements to capture the audience.
• Explores new mediums and channels to inspire engage and connect with employees; capturing metrics that measure message resonance.
• Leads with influence to connect with key stakeholders in the business to amplify stories.

What You Will Have:

• Organizational Savvy and Politics: Knowledge of organizational politics and political tactics; ability to effectively navigate formal and informal communication and decision-making channels
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple clear language appropriate to the audience
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients vendors and peers
• Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting embracing and achieving objectives
• Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams

Education: Bachelors degree in Communications and/or equivalent experience

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is at our Global Headquarters in Irving Texas
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillars long-term incentive plan.

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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