Senior Director, Employee Communications
Who We Are:
Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, were moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.
Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.
We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.
Overview:
TheSenior Director of Global Communicationswill lead and oversee internal communication strategies across the organization, from hourly employees to C-Suite Executives.
This position reports directly to our CHRO and sits on site 5 days/week in our brand-new state of the art HQ building in Parsippany, NJ.
The ideal candidate must have exceptional writing skills and the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, manage multiple priorities, and tactfully respond to the needs of different leaders. In this highly visible role, you will provide quarterly leadership briefings for the CHRO/VP, be responsible for formulating company-wide presentations to leadership, articulating multi-year complex business strategies, and issue communications materials for hourly employees who do not have internet access. This individual will manage a small team of two direct reports and should have experience leading and developing teams.
What You'll Do:
Develop and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy, with a focus on articulating key messages for internal stakeholders.
Act as the primary liaison for senior leadership, providing strategic communications counsel and crafting messaging that is clear, concise, and impactful.
Manage critical communications initiatives, including our Employee Value Proposition, executive presentations, leadership updates, and company-wide employee engagement campaigns.
Prioritize and respond to communication needs across different leadership teams, ensuring tactful and strategic responses that align with company goals.
Lead change management communications to guide employees through organizational transitions.
Lead crisis communications efforts, ensuring that all communications are timely and protect the organizations brand and reputation.
Oversee content creation, including high-quality written, digital, and video materials, ensuring consistency in messaging and tone across all platforms and events.
Develop and execute a strategy for internal communications with hourly workers not on the internet.
Collaborate with HR, Marketing, and other teams to drive change management initiatives and support corporate social responsibility and DEI programs.
You should apply if you bring:
10+ years of combined experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field, with a focus on hourly up to executive communications and employee engagement.
Multiple years of relevant experience managing and developing teams, with a strong leadership background.
Exceptional writing and editing skills are mandatory, with a proven ability to articulate complex information clearly and tactfully.
Experience communicating to a dispersed hourly workforce.
Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring the right approach to leadership communications.
Experience working closely with senior executives to develop high-level communication strategies and execute critical initiatives.
Experience overseeing and planning logistics for high visibility leadership events with hundreds of stakeholders.
Expertise in crisis communications, change management, and managing high-stakes messaging.
Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
Benefits youll receive:
Paid time off
401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
Contribute up to $260 as a tax free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more
The fine print:
Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.
This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.
ParsippanyNew JerseyUnited States of America
Apply Now
Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, were moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.
Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.
We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.
Overview:
TheSenior Director of Global Communicationswill lead and oversee internal communication strategies across the organization, from hourly employees to C-Suite Executives.
This position reports directly to our CHRO and sits on site 5 days/week in our brand-new state of the art HQ building in Parsippany, NJ.
The ideal candidate must have exceptional writing skills and the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, manage multiple priorities, and tactfully respond to the needs of different leaders. In this highly visible role, you will provide quarterly leadership briefings for the CHRO/VP, be responsible for formulating company-wide presentations to leadership, articulating multi-year complex business strategies, and issue communications materials for hourly employees who do not have internet access. This individual will manage a small team of two direct reports and should have experience leading and developing teams.
What You'll Do:
Develop and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy, with a focus on articulating key messages for internal stakeholders.
Act as the primary liaison for senior leadership, providing strategic communications counsel and crafting messaging that is clear, concise, and impactful.
Manage critical communications initiatives, including our Employee Value Proposition, executive presentations, leadership updates, and company-wide employee engagement campaigns.
Prioritize and respond to communication needs across different leadership teams, ensuring tactful and strategic responses that align with company goals.
Lead change management communications to guide employees through organizational transitions.
Lead crisis communications efforts, ensuring that all communications are timely and protect the organizations brand and reputation.
Oversee content creation, including high-quality written, digital, and video materials, ensuring consistency in messaging and tone across all platforms and events.
Develop and execute a strategy for internal communications with hourly workers not on the internet.
Collaborate with HR, Marketing, and other teams to drive change management initiatives and support corporate social responsibility and DEI programs.
You should apply if you bring:
10+ years of combined experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field, with a focus on hourly up to executive communications and employee engagement.
Multiple years of relevant experience managing and developing teams, with a strong leadership background.
Exceptional writing and editing skills are mandatory, with a proven ability to articulate complex information clearly and tactfully.
Experience communicating to a dispersed hourly workforce.
Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring the right approach to leadership communications.
Experience working closely with senior executives to develop high-level communication strategies and execute critical initiatives.
Experience overseeing and planning logistics for high visibility leadership events with hundreds of stakeholders.
Expertise in crisis communications, change management, and managing high-stakes messaging.
Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
Benefits youll receive:
Paid time off
401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
Contribute up to $260 as a tax free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more
The fine print:
Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.
This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.
ParsippanyNew JerseyUnited States of America
Apply Now