Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

This role will drive change and business results through strong relationship building and influencing skills as well as HR communications expertise. The jobholder is responsible for the development and implementation of communication and employee engagement initiatives across the entire business.  The jobholder will design and deliver site-specific communications and engagement activities, including employee surveys and follow-up communications.  The jobholder ensures the plans developed align to the broader business unit people strategy and contribute to the success of the business in achieving its performance goals. The jobholder will develop internal communications as well as play a leading role in improving company culture.  

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement an internal communications plan, including annual activities/calendar, with a focus on increasing employee engagement. Work with the HR Leadership team, creating engaging and informative content that markets/”sells” various HR activities & services throughout the year. Create information content that is consistent with brand messaging through a variety of communication channels both internal and external. Oversee and manage content for internal and external communication platforms. Write and edit materials, including organizational announcements, intranet articles, executive speeches, talking points, and company presentations. Manage and coordinate the CEO semi-annual townhalls. Develop editorial plans and content to support change management, employee engagement programs and cultural initiatives. Modernize, and improve employee perception through use of various communication tools. Serve as a communication counselor and offer guidance on best practices. Lead headquarters employee engagement / activity committees as well as provide guidance to all locations throughout the organization. Provide coaching and consultation to operations management regarding communication and leadership style and its impact on departmental change efforts. Manage internal communication analytics including reporting, growth targets and program evaluation. Foster effective and collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s Degree required. 5+ years of progressive experience in HR Communications. Adept at communicating in innovative ways and across a wide range of channels and mediums, including print, video, web, and social media. Passion to learn and adopt the latest communications trends, strategies, platforms, technologies, tools and techniques to improve communications effectiveness. Proven record of accomplishment of planning and executing communication programs with measurable results. Exceptional, articulate communicator with superior business writing skills, as well as strong verbal and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Self-starter who is able to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively and consistently execute with excellence. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and operates with a sense of purpose and urgency to meet the demands of multiple customers. Adobe Creative Suite and SharePoint expertise.

 

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.