Job Description

Are you passionate about connecting people through clear, engaging communication? Do you enjoy shaping how employees experience strategy, change, and culture in their daily work? Join us in strengthening internal communication at Heidelberg Materials and supporting our transformation journey.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager Employee Communication (f/m/d) to join our Group Communication & Investor Relations Department.

You will report to the Head of Communications and be located at our Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

In this role, you will drive the development and implementation of our global internal communication strategy. You will play a key role in how we inform, engage, and connect our employees worldwide.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement a coherent internal communication strategy (including governance, guidelines, and formats) that supports our corporate strategy, culture, and transformation.

• Support the introduction and continuous improvement of internal communication channels, such as our global employee app.

• Plan and manage internal communication campaigns and the content pipeline in close collaboration with local teams for key topics such as sustainability, digitalisation, health & safety, and change projects.

• Create high-quality content for internal channels (employee app, intranet, newsletters, videos, internal events).

• Enable middle management as key communicators by providing ready-to-use content, practical toolkits, and suitable formats.

• Partner with HR, IT, corporate functions, and country organisations to align messages and ensure consistent, timely communication.

• Contribute to a strong internal communication community by sharing best practices and supporting local communicators.

• Monitor reach, engagement, and feedback on internal communication activities and derive recommendations for continuous improvement.

YOUR PROFILE

You are a strategic and hands-on communicator with a deep understanding of internal communication, change, and employee engagement – and a passion for turning strategy into stories that resonate with people.

• Degree in communications, journalism, media management, or a related field

• Several years of professional experience (ideally a minimum of 5 years) in internal/employee communication, corporate communications, or a comparable role in an international environment

• Strong experience in conceptualizing and implementing internal communication strategies and campaigns

• Proven track record in content creation across formats (texts, presentations, videos, visual content) with a clear, engaging storytelling approach

• Familiarity with digital internal communication channels and platforms (e.g. employee apps, intranet, collaboration tools) and an interest in continuously improving the employee experience

• Ability to translate complex strategic and change-related topics into understandable, motivating messages for diverse employee groups

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in German and English

• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple internal stakeholders, including senior leadership

• Highly organised, proactive, and collaborative mindset with a strong sense for culture, engagement, and transparency

OUR OFFER

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany

• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days

• Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment

• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development program

• JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms

• Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns

• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)

• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks

• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals

• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car

… and much more.