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Director, Communications & Engagement

Standard Motor Products Inc

  • Long Island City, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • $185,000–$215,000 Per Year
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Skills

  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Systemsunmatched
  • Content Delivery/Distributionunmatched
  • Corporate Communicationsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Follow Throughunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Storytellingunmatched
  • Transformational Communicationsunmatched

Description

Director, Communications & Engagement

Location: Long Island City, NY preferred; other locations will be considered for internal candidates.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director, Communications & Engagement leads enterprise internal communications and company engagement planning and execution. This role partners closely with business and HR leaders to construct impactful communications and engagement initiatives that ensure employees understand priorities, navigate change, and remain aligned. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, leads a Manager, Communications & Engagement, and is accountable for creating a clear, consistent, and disciplined communications and engagement system across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and own enterprise internal communications strategy and narrative
  • Lead HQ company engagement planning and execution, including signature events, forums, and culture initiatives
  • Partner with business and HR leaders to construct impactful, integrated communications and engagement initiatives
  • Advise executives and develop key messaging, scripts, and presentations
  • Lead change communications for major initiatives
  • Plan and execute town halls and enterprise communication forums
  • Lead engagement survey and follow-through actions
  • Create and deliver communication content across channels
  • Establish communication discipline, governance, and priorities
  • Lead, coach, and develop a Manager, Communications & Engagement

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in internal communications or corporate communications
  • Proven experience in executive communications and transformation
  • Experience leading employee engagement planning and execution
  • People-leadership experience, including managing and developing direct reports
  • Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
  • Ability to operate independently with strong influence and judgment
  • High attention to detail and professionalism

The estimated salary range for this position is $185,000- $215,000.

Please note that the salary range provided on the job posting does not include potential bonuses and other forms of compensation and, in some cases, may fall outside the range. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLong Island City, NY
IndustryAutomotive Sales and Repair Services
Salary$185,000–$215,000 Per Year
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1919
Websitehttp://www.smpcorp.com/en/

About Company

As a global leader in the independent manufacturing and distribution of motor vehicle replacement parts, we’re always looking to add bright newcomers to our team. The stimulating challenges SMP® has to offer will help you build a solid foundation for your career. Explore our career section further to find out what SMP® has to offer you and let us know what you have to offer SMP®.

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