Manager, Corporate Communications - HYBRID

Scope of Leadership Role

Regal Rexnord's short and long-term success depends on our ability to have the right talent in the right roles at the right time to drive the enterprise strategy. Proactive, engaging, and transparent communication is a cornerstone of our success.

The Manager of Corporate Communications will serve as a key member of the Regal Rexnord Corporate Communications team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Communications, this communication business partner role is responsible for developing and executing strategic, enterprise-wide global internal communication strategies, plans and activities to align, inspire and connect our associates and build Regal Rexnord's reputation. This includes enabling a deep understanding of the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS)-which is underpinned by our Values, Culture, Purpose, Mission and Vision.

This communication expert will be responsible for collaborating with key corporate functions and senior leaders, primarily HR, as the advisor for effectively communicating with the global Regal Rexnord associate audience. This will include working with the various HR Centers of Excellence (i.e., Talent Acquisition, DEI, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Compensation and Benefits) and our business segment HR leaders to ensure communications reinforce Regal Rexnord's employee value proposition to current associates and external candidates, supporting an inclusive culture and building the company's reputation as an employer of choice.

Additionally, this role will lead internal digital communications for the company, including management of myRegalRexnord, the company's intranet, developing and driving the effective delivery of our corporate content strategy and editorial planning to ensure Regal Rexnord associates are informed in a timely fashion on the company's strategy, direction, business results, culture, and significant announcements. Building the governance, along with the relationships with page/content owners across the company, and continuously improving the site based on key metrics/performance, will be critical.

This leader will promote strong communications and collaborate with Regal Rexnord's corporate functions and relevant corporate executives. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on experienced communicator who has a desire to build and execute communication strategies that deliver measurable results and business value.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute the enterprise-wide HR communication strategy and plan for Regal Rexnord based on a compelling employee value proposition

• Ensure consistent messaging is incorporated across all communication platforms, including message alignment, cadence, and linkage to priorities, and establish communications protocols to support the effectiveness of messaging.

• Provide strategic communications advice and guidance to corporate functional leadership (primarily HR) specifically related to effective communications regarding strategy articulation, strategic initiatives, change management, and employee engagement.

• Identify, research, write, review, and edit informative and engaging content for global associate communications and external audiences, including partnering with Recruiting and/or Marketing on social media.

• Develop key messages and talking points, assisting with strategic communication requirements for executive leadership, including presentation development, messages and video scripts.

• Develop and maintain relationships with select agencies and contractors required to meet strategic goals and business objectives, while staying within budget.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have proven experience in delivering strategic, global internal communications counsel, planning, and support that delivers enterprise-wide value, especially in support of HR communications. The candidate will also have proven experience in managing digital communications/intranets for global organizations with a large percentage of remote/non-wired employees. In addition, they will have a demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.

• 8-10 years of progressive experience with corporate communications within a global publicly held organization preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices and trends in inclusive communication, along with familiarity with key technology (SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, other tools) and concepts (e.g. cultural competence, unconscious bias, etc.). Practical experience designing and implementing communications plans in an internal organization preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a high-performing, collaborative communications team

• Demonstrated ability to implement best practices, processes, and tools/templates to improve communication effectiveness

• Demonstrated ability to deliver value by simplifying complexity, developing compelling narratives and creating emotional connections

• A passion/obsession for anticipating "what's next", how the world is evolving and the ability to integrate digital technology to execute communication strategies

• Ability to use analytics to identify and drive communication opportunities for the business.

• Effective executor-Can get things done in a global organization.

• Effective communicator- Strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrates energy and leadership presence, along with the ability to interact with leaders, associates at all levels and outside partners - including the ability to be succinct and simplify/clarify "technical speak"

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communication or public relations

• 8-10 years of experience in agency or corporate communications

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