Director, Internal & Executive Communications, North America

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.
Description Responsibilities Internal Communications & Employee Engagement In collaboration with the region VP, develop and execute an internal communications strategy that ensures employees are informed, inspired and connected to ELC's mission, values and direction
Lead internal communications that cover the full internal channel mix including leadership messaging, live events, digital communications (email, intranet, digital screens, etc.), and emerging platforms
Stay ahead of how employees consume information; bring a modern, platform-aware mindset to the selection and use of communication tools, formats, and cadences
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Legal, IR and other regional and global Communications counterparts to ensure message alignment, consistency, and discipline across the enterprise
Design and lead integrated initiatives that promote business priorities, strengthen culture, enhance retention and celebrate contributions, in partnership with regional business leaders, HR, ID&E, Global Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability, Breast Cancer Campaign, regional ERGs, etc
Executive Communications Strengthen executive visibility of the region’s extended leadership group, through authentic communication initiatives, across all channels
Lead effective cascades of global, regional and functional messages, equipping the region’s leaders with usable and timely communications materials and support
Prepare executives for employee engagements and internal events. Develop executive presentations, speeches, talking points, town hall messaging, video scripts, etc
Story Mining & Narrative Development Develop clear, insight-led narratives on key regional announcements and programs. Ideate event topics, curate content, shape the internal dialogue
Successfully parse business performance, industry and consumer data to support key narratives, in partnership with the region’s Dir, External Corporate Comms
Change & Issues Management Guide internal communication efforts during organizational change or sensitive people-related matters, ensuring clarity, transparency, and trust across all audiences
Own the internal commmunications component during people-related crisis scenarios including safety incidents, workforce matters, or sensitive events
Coordinate closely with External Comms, Legal, and HR to ensure aligned messaging across all internal and external audiences
Leadership & Project Management Maintain a year-long internal communications/editorial calendar
Produce internal events, including vendor sourcing and management, tech oversight, etc
Standardize internal protocols, including vetting processes, people news, etc
Manage a departmental budget, including planning, forecasting, vendor management, and expense tracking
Measure effectiveness across channels and continuously refine the strategy based on reach, engagement and employee feedback
Qualifications & Skills Core Experience Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field
10+ years’ experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public affairs and/or issues management
Experience in beauty, wellness, personal care, retail, luxury or other related industry preferred
Agency experience, a plus
Experience in organizational transformation and change communications
Experience advising senior executives in high-stakes situations
Ability to operate at pace, manage multiple priorities and work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Proven ability to influence across a highly matrixed organization
Strong leadership, team management and stakeholder management capability
Sound judgement and calm under pressure
Tools & Platforms (Hands-on Proficiency) Publishing & Collaboration Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint (visual storytelling)
SharePoint (or similar intranet CMS)
Microsoft Teams
Airtable, a plus
Industry Resources & Analytics Familiarity with Circana, Nielsen, or similar data sets, a plus
Editorial & Strategic Thinking Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong editorial judgment
Proven ability to turn complex business topics into clear, engaging content
Portfolio or work samples required (writing, editorial placements, etc.)
Location: Hybrid – ELC North America office in New York (4 days per week)
Pay Range:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $124,200.00 to $214,450.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition,
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
wellness and family support programs
life and disability insurance
retirement savings plans
paid leave programs
education-related programs
paid holidays and vacation time
and many others
Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices.
Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law
Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.

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