Whirlpool, Inc.
Change Management & Communications Lead Benton Harbor,Michigan,USA Communication
Whirlpool, Inc., Benton, Illinois, United States, 62812
## Change Management & Communications LeadBenton Harbor,Michigan,USA## **The team you will be a part of**In this role, you will be part of a newly formed Strategic Change & Communications team within the Global HR function. You will report directly to the VP, Global Org & Talent, and will be part of the Global Org & Talent COE (Org Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning and Leadership Development, Inclusion and Diversity, and Strategic Change and Communications). You will partner closely with the Chief HR Officer and the rest of the Global HR Leadership team, Internal Communications Leads within the business, and External Communications.## **This role in summary**Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill a critical Change Management and Communications Lead position located at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan, or our World of Whirlpool location in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for designing and implementing a holistic change management and communications strategy for the enterprise.As a result, this role will help to build a culture of resilience and adaptability to successfully support agile business needs. In this role, you will also serve as the change management lead for critical enterprise-level initiatives. This role will also care for the development of change management competency within the organization through training, tools, and resources. #LI-DD1## **Your responsibilities will include*** As part of the Strategic Change & Communications team, establish a holistic enterprise change management strategy to enable the global business strategy and build a change-ready culture* Strategically partner with the business, including executive leadership, to provide organizational change management for large-scale priority initiatives
+ Ensure a comprehensive change strategy, including stakeholder and human risk analysis, proactive resistance management, and change adoption measurement
+ Partner with communications leadership to ensure intentionally crafted and timely communications for appropriate stakeholders/audiences* Develop organizational change management competency through learning paths, resources, and tools* Promote the full business value of enterprise change management and its impact on employee culture and engagement## **Minimum requirements*** Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Change Management, Communications, Organizational Development or related fields.* 7+ years of Change Management, Communications, and/or Organizational Development experience.* 3+ years leading Change Management and/or Communications for large-scale, company-wide initiatives for which you designed and implemented a strategic change plan.## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Strategic thinker who can translate complex concepts to actionable, understandable plans, programs, and materials, but also roll up your sleeves to effectively implement plans and deliver maximum impact.* Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.* Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and geographies.* Advanced writing, editing, and presentation skills; ability to convey subtle, technical, or complex messages in writing.* 5+ years of experience working in or supporting Human Resources.## **What we offer**, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, Barista Bar, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).Whirlpool’s Ways of WorkingOur goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:* **Always On Flexibility** - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.* **Two-Week Work from Anywhere** - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.* **Sabbatical** - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.## **Compensation Data**$64,500 - $129,000 + Annual BonusYears of experience* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsAnalysisAssembly LanguageAlgorithmsAutomationAutoCADArchitectureAgileAPICATIABenchmarkingData Privacy AgreementYou acknowledge you have reviewed our . We will automatically create a candidate profile for you using information in your CV. We may supplement your profile from publicly available business networks, like LinkedIn.
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+ Ensure a comprehensive change strategy, including stakeholder and human risk analysis, proactive resistance management, and change adoption measurement
+ Partner with communications leadership to ensure intentionally crafted and timely communications for appropriate stakeholders/audiences* Develop organizational change management competency through learning paths, resources, and tools* Promote the full business value of enterprise change management and its impact on employee culture and engagement## **Minimum requirements*** Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Change Management, Communications, Organizational Development or related fields.* 7+ years of Change Management, Communications, and/or Organizational Development experience.* 3+ years leading Change Management and/or Communications for large-scale, company-wide initiatives for which you designed and implemented a strategic change plan.## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Strategic thinker who can translate complex concepts to actionable, understandable plans, programs, and materials, but also roll up your sleeves to effectively implement plans and deliver maximum impact.* Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.* Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and geographies.* Advanced writing, editing, and presentation skills; ability to convey subtle, technical, or complex messages in writing.* 5+ years of experience working in or supporting Human Resources.## **What we offer**, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, Barista Bar, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).Whirlpool’s Ways of WorkingOur goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:* **Always On Flexibility** - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.* **Two-Week Work from Anywhere** - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.* **Sabbatical** - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.## **Compensation Data**$64,500 - $129,000 + Annual BonusYears of experience* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsAnalysisAssembly LanguageAlgorithmsAutomationAutoCADArchitectureAgileAPICATIABenchmarkingData Privacy AgreementYou acknowledge you have reviewed our . We will automatically create a candidate profile for you using information in your CV. We may supplement your profile from publicly available business networks, like LinkedIn.
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