HR Communications and D&I Specialist

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This position reports to

HR Business Partner

Your role and responsibilities

Job Summary: Develop and implement HR related projects grams and activities for internal and external communications within the assigned area of responsibility, in line with global business strategy, Human Resources strategy, Corporate Communications strategy, corporate identity, Diversity and Inclusion, Philanthropy and brand positioning. This position will report directly to the Country HR Manager. Communication projects • • In support of the HR function, develops, facilitates and implements communications programs projects and messaging, including marketing communications, publicity, editorial and social media content, web content management, HR advertising and direct marketing to educate and inform key stakeholders including customers, management, employees, trade media and interest groups. • In support of ABB’s corporate social responsibility activities, develop and implement the annual philanthropy plan and communications to educate and inform internal stakeholders. • Responsible for ensuring employees are familiar with the organizations HR policies and expectations. • Takes the lead in the research, development, drafting, publication, and distribution of the employee Benefits handbook; conducts informational meetings, training material, and other communication forums to explain and discuss human resource policies. • Supports development and translation of key materials including, policies, organizational announcements, employer recognition awards, employee recognition. • Develop and implement communication action plans to support various HR-related projects and announcements – including team restructuring efforts. • Counsel the HR Country Manager on the strategy for Employer Recognition Awards and draft all supporting documentation for application submissions. Develop content in support of receiving awards in order to ensure maximum awareness among target audiences. • Lead the Employer branding project, working with a leading brand agency and bringing local and Global stakeholders together to ensure the project is delivered on budget and on time – giving other branding initiatives at the Global level. Diversity and Inclusion • This person will support the Head of Talent and D&I Leader in Canada with the local initiatives. These responsibilities will include but are not limited to: supporting D&I projects, events planning and roll out, facilitating awareness sessions, drafting content on the Intranet, newsletters, branding, research, etc. Philanthropy • Manages the philanthropic initiatives in Country in collaboration with other departments and functions. • Co-lead the annual giving campaign strategy (including project management) and lead the development of all communications and marketing content.

Qualifications for the role

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role within a Communications environment.
• Project Management experience, with excellent time management skills.
• Fluency in French, written and spoken. Fluency in English will also be required in this role as this position will communicate with all provinces across the country.
• Content creation, copywriting abilities are a huge asset in this role.
• A keen interest in Diversity and Inclusion and Philanthropy is required.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Healthcare plan
• Accident insurance
• Wellbeing program

More about us

Corporate Communications manages ABB’s strategic communications in close alignment with our businesses. The Function’s objective is to build and protect ABB’s reputation and to successfully position the ABB brand globally. Corporate Communications at ABB include the company’s brand management, relations with journalists and internal stakeholders, and the ABB Formula E partnership. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. For the 8th year in a row, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers by Forbes Magazine. Also named as Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Greenest Employers and in 2021 Best Candidate Experience Award (Cand E Award), ABB's culture and commitment are to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and support-ed. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process. ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.