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People Engagement Marketing and Communication Specialist

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA, Southfield, MI, United States


Position Overview tkMNA is seeking a

People Engagement Marketing & Communications Specialist

to support and elevate employee engagement, talent attraction, and internal communications across our tkMMS business. This role partners closely with the Human Resources and Marketing teams to tell our people story-internally and externally-while strengthening our culture, engagement, and employer brand. This role reports to our VP of Human Resources.

This position plays a critical role in positioning tkMNA and tkMMS as a

"Career Factory" : a place where employees build meaningful, long-term careers connected to purpose, learning, and growth. The specialist will design and implement creative, strategic communications that connect employees to our mission, leaders to their teams, and candidates to our culture.

Key Accountabilities Employee Engagement & Internal Communications

Design, develop, and implement employee and internal communications using print, digital, video, and audio media

Communicate HR policy updates, process changes, benefits reminders, payroll communications, and training announcements

Develop quarterly allcompany HR communications and leadership announcements

Create monthly employee recognition and engagement bulletins
ewsletters

Manage biweekly "Hot Jobs" communications and referral bonus campaigns

Support manager communications and reminders related to HR processes and initiatives

Develop internal "Did You Know?" content to educate employees about company products, industries served, and customers

Maintain and update HR organizational charts and onboarding materials

Talent & Employer Brand Marketing

Create internal and external marketing campaigns to attract talent, including job-related content, videos, posters, and QR code materials for hourly employees

Develop compelling job posting content that clearly articulates who we are, our culture, and why careers thrive at tkMNA

Market internship programs, scholarships, learning opportunities, and career pathing initiatives

Position tkMNA as a learning organization through marketing of training programs, career development, and growth opportunities

Partner with leaders and employees to capture authentic stories that reflect culture, purpose, and career journeys

Storytelling, Culture & Purpose

Connect the company purpose statement to people, roles, and daily work

Tell the story of what we do and why we do it—for employees and candidates

Create "Day in the Life" employee videos and EE spotlight features

Highlight employee milestones and personal life events to reinforce a family-oriented culture

Develop change communications that clearly explain the "why" behind organizational shifts

Support marketing of community service, company events, and employee involvement initiatives

Design, Content & Media Creation

Design and edit print, video, and audio materials ensuring professional quality output

Select and use appropriate photographic and video equipment to capture events, training sessions, and culture moments

Design HR guides and materials, including onboarding, manager tools, and employee resources

Develop content for new hire orientation presentations and communications

Design and maintain employee-focused marketing materials and campaigns

Coordinate branded employee apparel and promotional items

CrossFunctional Collaboration

Partner with Marketing, HR, and business leaders to align messaging and branding

Collaborate with Sales and Operations to support customer visits that connect employees to the business and end users

Serve as a central point for collecting and curating employee stories and engagement ideas

Conduct employee surveys and engagement feedback initiatives to inform future communications

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of printing design, layout, and production processes, systems, and tools

Knowledge of photographic, video, and reproduction techniques and equipment (gained through education or on-the-job experience)

Strong computer skills and comfort working across digital tools and platforms

Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes and Competencies

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Experience supporting employee communications, HR marketing, or employer branding initiatives

Demonstrated ability to translate complex or sensitive information into clear, engaging messaging

Experience creating multimedia content (video, photography, written storytelling)

Strong organization, project management, and collaboration skills

Why Join tkMNA At tkMNA, people are our competitive advantage. We are committed to building a workplace where employees understand their impact, see their future, and feel connected to something bigger than their role. This position offers the opportunity to shape how employees experience the company—and how the world sees us as an employer of choice.

If you are passionate about storytelling, culture, engagement, and connecting people to purpose, we invite you to help us build and market the tkMNA Career Factory.

Job Compensation $50K - $70K Base Salary

Benefits Overview

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

And more!

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and requesting information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

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