Group Manager - Communications, Global Functions

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments - and we're only getting started. At McCormick, we're always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees - all 14,000 of us across the world - are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Group Manager - Communications - Global functions immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you'd expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
• Tuition assistance

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Communications, the Group Manager - Communications, Global Functions is responsible for leading strategic internal and functional communications, with a primary focus on partnering with HR to help drive employee programs & engagement, organizational alignment, and culture initiatives across the company. This role serves as a trusted advisor to HR leadership and senior executives, shaping and delivering communications strategies that support key people initiatives including talent, culture, change management, and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute integrated global communications strategies aligned with HR and enterprise priorities
• Serve as the primary communications partner to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and HR leadership team
• Translate business and HR strategies into clear, compelling narratives that resonate across diverse global audiences; Provide counsel to senior leaders on messaging, positioning, and internal engagement approaches
• Lead creation of high-impact content, including executive communications, campaigns, and thought leadership
• Support functional internal communications channels (e.g., intranet, leadership communications, digital platforms, town halls)
• Ensure effective localization of messaging for global and regional employee audiences
• Establish metrics and KPIs to evaluate communications effectiveness and engagement
• Leverage insights and feedback to continuously improve communications strategies and channels
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Corporate Communications, Marketing, and regional teams to ensure cohesion

Qualifications:

• BA Communications, Marketing
• 7+ years broad experience in professional writing in Communications
• Requires excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to influence
• Ability to work effectively across functions and multiple levels within the organization
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the food industry including competitors
• In-depth knowledge of McC Corporation and our global businesses
• Some experience dealing with the Media and external stakeholders
• Must be able to lead and influence, while maintaining a high level of collaboration with internal clients
• Must be an exceptional strategic thought leader and communicator
• Must be able to work across functions, in a highly matrix environment
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Customer oriented-Ensures deadlines are met for key stakeholders
• Self Directed
• Take initiative to work through challenges and makes recommendations
• Professional
• Performs well under pressure for big events, complex issues
• High emotional intelligence and executive presence (preferred)
• Highly collaborative and positive energy (preferred)

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As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

Base Salary: $121,900 - $219,410

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick's Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor and their unit HR representative prior to applying.

First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity. McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates. It is the policy of McCormick and Company to select and promote for all positions without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.