Head Of Internal Communications

Pivot Strategies is conducting this executive search on behalf of Hormel Foods. Our Talent Acquisition team will lead the search and candidate engagement process, providing a high-touch experience throughout the selection process. Candidates who demonstrate strong alignment with the opportunity will be advanced for direct engagement and interviews with Hormel Foods' leadership team.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Internal Communications Lead (Head of Internal Communications) leads the strategy, governance and execution of internal communications across the enterprise. This role owns how organizational strategy and priorities are communicated to team members, ensuring clarity and alignment at all levels of the company.

This position serves as the central point of accountability for internal communications, setting the vision, standards and operating model while partnering closely with senior leaders, human resources and business units. The role translates complex business strategies into clear, relevant and actionable communications that support performance, transformation and culture.

This role reports to the Chief Communications Officer and has high visibility and impact within the organization. 

Key responsibilities:

• Enterprise internal communications strategy: Owns the enterprise internal communications strategy, aligning messaging, cadence, and channels to business priorities and organizational needs. 
• Companywide communication channel strategy: Owns strategy of enterprise internal communication channels, including effectiveness and evolution. 
• Executive and leadership communications: Serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on internal messaging and communication approaches for enterprise initiatives. 
• Change and transformation communications: Develops communication plans that support understanding and adoption for enterprise initiatives and major organizational changes. 
• Measurement and effectiveness: Defines success metrics for internal communications; uses data and insights to evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps and continuously improve strategy, content, and channels.