Communications Manager

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers—amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility—our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you, we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As Communications Manager, you will support company internal and external communications efforts. You’ll influence employee engagement, plan and produce executive and company-wide meetings, create content for HR-focused programs, and enhance our internal and external reputation through thoughtful and consistent messaging.

When you join us, you’ll bring your fresh ideas and communications expertise to this role. This matters because Rockwell Automation is growing as a global leader in automation and technology, shaping the future of industrial automation—and you can be a part of it! You’ll work with our employee engagement team, employee survey leadership team, and Human Resources (HR) teams to deliver meaningful content. Through this partnership, you will create communications designed to improve the employee experience.

You will work with leaders across the company, in locations around the world, to make meaningful, positive change—connecting people to our culture, each other, and to our strategy. You will use data to inform your decisions and storytelling to engage those around you.

You will report to the Senior Manager, External Communications, and be based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Your Responsibilities

Employee Engagement and Internal & External Communications Support

Lead planning and execution of employee engagement communication campaigns supporting our annual employee engagement survey, including survey launch messaging, results communication, and follow-up action plans in partnership with HR and senior leadership.

Create compelling content for internal channels including intranet/digital workspace, leadership messages, newsletters, announcements, and digital monitors.

Collaborate with HR and senior leadership to support culture-building programs and change management efforts.

Support special projects such as the annual Sustainability Report, including content management and editing, photo shoot support, and report promotion.

Manage records and external messaging including leadership bios and photos, and website content.

Support external special projects including advertisements and review of external presentations.

Manage development and updates for communications policies and procedures documents.

Human Resources & Office of General Counsel Leadership Support

Support planning and communications for quarterly global employee town hall meetings, including run-of-show documents, talking points, presentations, and post-event messaging. Work with executive leadership and event production teams to produce hybrid meetings.

Develop communication plans, messaging, and announcements for organizational changes and leadership appointments.

The Essentials – You Will Have

Bachelor’s degree.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Rockwell Automation will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred – You Might Also Have

Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.

3 years’ experience in communications, marketing, journalism, business administration, or related field.

Experience in a range of communication roles; this can include corporate, agency, or consulting experiences involving strategic planning and tactical implementation, creative and conceptual communications, project management, or business-focused employee communications roles.

Experience developing multi-channel communications and change management programs.

Prior experience in measurement or survey work.

Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills with the ability to navigate a complex, global organization.

What We Offer

Health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k

Paid time off

Parental and Caregiver leave

Flexible work schedule—work with your manager to enjoy a schedule that aligns with your personal life

To learn more about our benefits package, visit: www.raquickfind.com

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway—you may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will determine the position level and compensation.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy expects employees to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless there is a business obligation out of the office.

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