Internal Communications Specialist
Aldi
- Naperville, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Work Location: Naperville, ILThis role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).Duties and Responsibilities:Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Provides consulting to direct leader for further development of the department’s strategy.
- Collaborates with external and internal stakeholders to identify new areas of opportunity.
- Makes recommendations to increase efficiencies on Internal Communications team.
- Consults with assigned business partners regarding communications needs and recommended solutions.
- Writes clear, concise and grammatically correct internal communications copy.
- Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
- Manages projects pertaining to assigned business partners.
- Serves as the subject matter expert for communications.
- Stays abreast of new and current technology and communication trends to support the overall strategy.
- Ensures the successful roll out of companywide communication.
- Aligns communications with the ALDI master brand and employer brand.
- Represents the team in independent interactions with assigned business partners.
- Provides communications project management services to business representatives with limited involvement from their direct leader.
- Liaises with external vendors and holds them accountable, as needed, to fulfill communication needs and requests.
- Assures that required and necessary documentation is completed and properly maintained in order to provide substantiation and assist with future audits.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of best-in-class employee communication practices and keeps leadership informed.
- Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
- Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
- Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
- Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
- Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to use insights and data to create recommendations.
- Possesses ability to ‘sell’ ideas/strategies to leadership.
- Knowledge of products and services of the company.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently prioritizing, meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.
- Extensive knowledge of AP style.
- Ability to create written, digital, verbal employee facing content.
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business, Liberal Arts or a related field required.
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or Human Resources required.
- Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
- Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
- Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
- Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
- Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
- Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.