Communications (Sr.) Manager - Internal Communications at Hormel Foods Family of Companies | Austin, MN, US | Rezi

Communications (Sr.) Manager - Internal Communications at Hormel Foods Family of Companies

Communications (Sr.) Manager - Internal Communications

Hormel Foods Family of Companies · Austin, MN, US

1 weeks ago

Communications (Sr.) Manager - Internal Communications

Hormel Foods Family of Companies · Austin, MN, US

10 days ago
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About the Role

This individual contributor role will develop and execute strategic internal communication plans to inform and engage team members at all levels. Partnering closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, this role will ensure consistent, transparent, and impactful messaging that strengthens alignment, drives business performance, and reinforces company purpose, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead comprehensive internal communication strategies aligned to business priorities and enterprise initiatives
  • Plan and execute internal campaigns that build awareness, engagement and culture and support our company purpose, mission and values
  • Partner with company leaders to craft clear, compelling messaging and storytelling for key announcements, organizational changes and strategic initiatives
  • Translate complex business strategies into accessible, engaging content for diverse team member audiences
  • Help evolve internal communication channels (e.g., intranet site, companywide newsletter, email, live events like companywide town halls) to maximize reach and effectiveness
  • Establish and track communication metrics to measure impact and continuously improve effectiveness
  • Contribute to issues and crisis communications planning and response, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent, coordinated messaging
  • Serve as a resource to internal partners on communications best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations or a related field with demonstrated success supporting or leading corporate communications initiatives.
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into communication plans
  • Proven experience supporting senior executives and developing high-impact executive communications
  • Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages for a variety of audiences and channels
  • Strong judgment and problem-solving skills; able to anticipate needs, navigate sensitive topics and recommend thoughtful solutions
  • Strong ability to build trust at all levels of the organization, and build and maintain strong relationships with leadership team members and internal stakeholders
  • Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail
  • Self-starter with initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work independently
  • Experience using communication tools and platforms (including intranet CMS, email platforms, digital signage, etc.)
  • Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Message development
  • Executive communications
  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Storytelling
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship building
  • Project management
  • Communication tools and platforms

Location

  • Austin, MN

Work Type

  • Onsite
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 5+ years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $78,000 - $124,600

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Discretionary annual merit increases
  • Bonuses and profit sharing
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees

About the Company

  • Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue.
  • Brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
  • The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats.
  • Recognized as one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, and one of the World’s Best Companies by TIME magazine.
  • Received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.

Equal Opportunity

  • Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.