Director of Corporate Communications - Vaco, LLC
Morristown, NJ 07960
About the Job
An exclusive opportunity to be the primary communications advisor to the CEO and CHRO, offering unprecedented visibility and influence in a global Fortune 500 company.
Location/Work-Setting:
- Northern New Jersey, Morris County (Greater Newark Area)
- This position is 100% Onsite, 5 days/week. Unable to consider Remote.
- Candidates local to the area or open to relocation are encouraged to apply.
- Relocation assistance will be provided.
Compensation Details:
- Base Salary: $145,000 - $170,000 (Final offer depends on relevant experience. Highly qualified candidates will be considered at the upper end of the range).
- Bonuses: Short-Term Incentive Plan of up to 40% of Base Salary in addition to Long-Term Incentive Plan valued at $55,000 per Year
- Total Compensation: Up to $293,000 per year (Base Salary + Short Term Incentive Plan + Long Term Incentive Plan)
- Benefits: This is a Full-Time, Direct Hire Position, Comprehensive benefits package including health, PTO, 401(k) match, phone, and laptop.
- Additionally: Inquiries above the total stated compensation range including Base Salary and Discretionary Bonuses provided cannot be considered.
About Us:
Vaco is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a leading global organization based in Northern New Jersey. Known for its innovation and commitment to excellence, the company is a well-established leader in its industry. Please Note: Exact client details, company information, and location will be provided to shortlisted candidates to preserve confidentiality.
Position Overview:
Reporting directly to the CEO, CHRO, and HR Leadership Team, the Director of Corporate Communications will oversee the development and execution of highly strategic internal communication plans for both corporate teams and a dispersed non-desk hourly workforce.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to influence and shape communication strategies at the highest levels of the company.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a small, agile internal communications department, working closely with C-level executives to manage executive communications while ensuring effective communication for frontline employees across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Communication Strategies: Develop and execute comprehensive internal communications strategies for a workforce of 20,000+ employees, including corporate executives and non-desk hourly employees across multi-site locations.
- Non-Digital Communications: Design and manage non-digital communication channels such as in-person briefings, posters, printed newsletters, SMS, and PA systems to reach employees without regular internet access.
- Executive Communications: Serve as the primary strategic communications advisor for the C-suite, crafting clear, impactful messaging for senior leadership.
- Multi-Site Workforce Engagement: Implement tailored communication strategies to engage hourly employees across more than 50 global locations, ensuring consistent messaging and high engagement.
- Change Management and Crisis Communications: Lead communications during organizational transitions, ensuring timely and protective messaging for both employer and employee brands.
- Content Creation: Develop written, digital, and video content that maintains consistent messaging across various employee groups.
- Employee Engagement: Design and implement communication strategies that enhance employee engagement and streamline information flow across multi-site locations.
Qualifications:
- 10-15+ years of experience in Corporate Communications with a strong focus on Internal Communications, including Executive Communications and Employee Engagement for multi-site, non-desk hourly workforces.
- Proven experience in industries such as Retail, Hospitality, Manufacturing, or other low-margin sectors with similar workforce dynamics.
- Expertise in Change Management, Crisis Management, and handling high-stakes messaging.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to lead non-digital communication strategies across large, multi-site operations (50+ locations) with 10,000+ employees.
- Hands-on experience working directly with C-level executives and providing strategic communications counsel.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Strong leadership experience with proven success in managing teams of communications professionals.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
