About Us
South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.
At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.
Position Summary
The Manager, Internal Communications & Employee Engagement is responsible for leading the execution of employee and leadership communications that inform, engage, and connect employees to the company’s priorities, culture, and goals. This role oversees internal communications, leadership communications, town halls, employee engagement initiatives, employee listening programs, and action planning efforts.
The position serves as the day-to-day leader for internal communications and employee engagement activities and is responsible for managing a high-performing team while working across the organization to ensure effective communication and engagement outcomes.
Essential Functions:
Internal Communications
Lead the execution of internal communications plans that support company objectives and strategic priorities.
Provide strategic oversight of employee communication channels, editorial calendars, and content planning.
Develop and execute communications for organizational announcements, business updates, and enterprise initiatives.
Ensure messaging is clear, timely, and aligned across the organization.
Leadership Communications
Draft executive communications, leadership messages, talking points, presentations, and supporting materials.
Develop content and messaging for town halls, leadership meetings, employee forums, and organizational announcements.
Coordinate communication materials and supporting content for senior leadership.
Support the planning and execution of leadership communications initiatives and events.
Leadership Meetings & Town Halls
Lead the planning and execution of company town halls and employee forums.
Coordinate agendas, presentations, logistics, messaging, and follow-up communications for town halls and leadership meetings.
Support leadership meeting planning to promote alignment, engagement, accountability, and effective follow-through
Employee Engagement & Action Planning
Lead employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, connection, and organizational effectiveness.
Manage employee survey communications and related engagement programs.
Work with leaders to communicate and track action plans based on employee feedback.
Monitor progress and provide reporting on engagement initiatives and action plan outcomes.
Support recognition, giving, wellness, and other employee-focused programs as needed.
Change Communications
Develop and execute communications plans supporting organizational change and enterprise initiatives.
Support leaders and project teams in communicating changes effectively to employees.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop a team of communications and engagement professionals.
Provide coaching, direction, performance management, and professional development support.
Establish team priorities and oversee workloads to ensure successful execution of initiatives.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
Required Skills :
Experience supporting executive and leadership communications.
Experience planning and executing town halls, employee events, leadership meetings, and engagement programs.
Experience…