Internal Communications Manager

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Purpose

This position will play a crucial role in PerkinElmer’s post-carve-out journey, helping the organization and its colleagues shift from transformation in 2023-24, to consolidation and growth. Internal communications, in turn, needs to shift from informing to strategically engaging colleagues by optimizing tools, processes, and channels to enhance employee experience (EX) and drive cultural alignment and support PerkinElmer’s growth journey. Reporting to the VP Corporate Communications & ESG, this role will be instrumental in shaping a cohesive approach to employee engagement, ensuring consistent messaging across regions and functions.

This role will be based in Krakow working on a hybrid basis - 3 days per week in the office.
 

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership in Employee Engagement:

Develop and implement a global employee engagement strategy that reflects PerkinElmer's transformation goals, integrates feedback from the upcoming Q1 2025 employee engagement survey, and identifies improvement opportunities for EX.

Internal Channel Optimization:

Revamp and modernize the internal communications platform and channel mix (including monthly newsletter and town halls), including rebuilding the company’s SharePoint environment and leveraging  MS Teams to as an internal social media platform to foster collaboration and create a culture of dialogue.

Culture and Leadership Communication Enablement:

Collaborate with leadership teams to strengthen communication capabilities and cascade messaging effectively. Support initiatives that align with PerkinElmer’s evolving culture, ensuring messages resonate with a diverse global workforce.

Content Creation and Narrative Crafting:

Craft and deliver compelling, high-impact narratives that support the development and strengthening of PerkinElmer’s culture, values, and employer value proposition (EVP).

Performance Measurement and Insights:

Support HR with the implementation, analysis, and post-program development of an EE survey and establish simple metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives by leveraging data to optimize strategies and drive continuous improvement in employee engagement.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Partner with the Value Creation Office, HR, and other global support services (GSS) to ensure alignment in messaging and consistency across all touchpoints. Advocate for the IT infrastructure enhancements required to support effective communication and engagement.

Innovation and Trend Monitoring:

Stay informed on industry trends, tools, and best practices in employee engagement and internal communication, driving innovation within PerkinElmer’s processes and tools.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Journalism, or related field; Master’s preferred. 
• 2-5 years of internal communications experience in globally operating organizations. 
• Proven expertise in global employee engagement strategies and communication platforms like SharePoint and MS Teams. 
• Strong writing, storytelling, and messaging skills for diverse audiences. 
• Data-driven with experience in measuring and optimizing engagement initiatives. 
• Skilled in cross-regional collaboration and driving alignment across functions. 
• Knowledge of culture change management and transformation support. 
• Experience in the development and deployment of large-scale internal communications projects. 
• English fluency at a native level; additional languages a plus. 
• Proficient in data analysis and HR metrics interpretation for communications effectiveness. 
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills; self-starter in transformative environments. 
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders. 
• International travel on an ad hoc basis required.

Preferred Characteristics

• Strategic and creative thinker with a passion for employee engagement and developing organizational cultures.
• Exceptional interpersonal and business partnering skills.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong work ethic and motivation, extremely high ownership, low ego (getting things right vs. being right), no-nonsense attitude and “work hard, play hard” mentality.
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities and projects with different stakeholders
• Excellent prioritization skills and “nose for value” that focuses efforts on the highest ROI work.
• Previous experience of event set up and management advantageous.

Please submit your cv in English, together with a covering note highlighting reasons for your interest and transferrable experience.

What we offer:

• Private healthcare including dental care – MEDICOVER,

• Life and long-term disability insurance,

• MyBenefit Cafeteria system,

• Multisport Card,

• Social Fund Subsidies,

• Home Office allowance,

• Tuition reimbursement,

• Referral awards,

• Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas,

• and up to 4 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company.