Director - Internal Communications

Location: Onsite Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The Director of Internal Communications is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that engage, inform, and inspire employee across the organization. This role leads the planning and delivery of internal messaging, ensuring alignment with company values, business objectives, and cultural priorities. The Director partners closely with senior leadership, HR, and other business units to foster a transparent and inclusive workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement internal communication plans that effectively reach all levels of the organization, leveraging multiple channels and platforms.
• Oversee both internal and external corporate social media platforms, ensuring consistent and strategic messaging that supports corporate reputation and employee engagement goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on communication best practices, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Lead crisis and issues communications, providing strategic guidance and rapid response to support employees and protect the companys reputation during challenging situations.
• Develop messaging and resources for sensitive or urgent topics, ensuring employees receive timely, accurate, and consistent information.
• Plan and direct Executive Management Team meetings, including agenda development, coordination, and facilitation to ensure clarity of purpose and outcomes.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of internal communications, using data and employee feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with external communications and Legal/Compliance to align internal messaging with broader corporate reputation strategies and effectively manage business and engagement risks
• Align with Human Resources leadership on messaging, content, and structure of Kohlers Employee Value Proposition
• Oversee the creation of content for internal newsletters, intranet, executive communications, and employee events.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing internal communications team as well as integrate the network of embedded internal communicators within each business and function.