H&M is on an exciting journey to meet and exceed our customers' expectations today, tomorrow, and in the future. Rapid technological development and new customer behaviors are transforming the fashion retail industry. We continuously surprise and delight our customers and accelerate our business - by releasing the power of people, data, and technology. We explore new ways of working, have a customer-focused mindset, embrace our strong values, and release the power of our people to innovate and develop products that make a meaningful impact on customers all over the world. We are now looking for our next Communication Specialist to be part of this incredible journey that we are on!
As a Communication Specialist you are responsible for creating, planning, and executing on global internal tech communications activities for Business Tech. You also contribute to the development of our digitalization communications strategy and execute on the communications plan, based on the business needs.
Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Creating communications content and stories around our tech and data capabilities suitable to different internal audiences and channels e.g., newsletters, SharePoint and events.
Planning, developing coordinating and executing communication activities and projects to the Digitalization communication strategy in close collaboration with the project team and colleagues in Business Tech team, the group and across the company.
Build a relationship to key stakeholders in the functions and be first point of contact for communication topics.
Training leaders in tools and processes linked to our new Communicative Leadership program.
Prepare impact analyses to evaluate the success of communication activities.
Supporting and creating a culture that encourages colleagues globally, to share insights, learnings and best practices that contribute to business results.
Support all communications initiatives internally and externally to create awareness and position our tech and data capabilities globally.
Support employee branding activities focusing on attracting talents.
Assuring ongoing and long-term collaboration with HR, change, strategy and communications in Group, Brands and Functions.
In collaboration with H&M Group Communication work on finding tech related stores, angels, and projects relevant for external communication.
Responsible for securing the quality and tone of voice in all material used in the communication channels.
We believe that you excel at fostering collaborations, empowering others, and driving innovative communication strategies while continuously seeking improvement. Your resourcefulness, honesty, and clarity ensure effective communication, and your open-mindedness and curiosity keep you adaptable to change. You possess a keen understanding of societal changes and their impact on the company, allowing you to align communication strategies with evolving trends and expectations.
To be a successful Communication Specialist we also believe that you have:
5+ years’ experience from delivering communications in a matrix organization on a global scale, demonstrating your ability to navigate complex communication challenges.
Hands-on experience in both reactive and proactive communication strategies, including crisis management. Additionally, be capable of integrating long-term critical and strategic thinking into the leadership approach, effectively influencing and inspiring others.
Relevant experience in the tech industry, adept at conveying ideas effectively.
Proven track record of advising senior leadership and are a strong writer and inventive problem-solver.
Experience working with Microsoft Office tools, such as SharePoint, Teams Live, Yammer, etc., enhancing your ability to collaborate and streamline communication processes.
Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English.
Additional Information
This is a full-time permanent position starting in August 2023. You will be based at our Head Office in Stockholm.
If you want to join our exciting journey and a fantastic team, please upload your CV (in English) as soon as possible but at the latest 31/5, 2023.
Due to GDPR, we only accept applications through our career page.
We look forward to receiving your application!
H&M Group is committed to recruiting great people, and we believe a diverse workforce plays an important role in our success. We welcome applications from all parts of the world and will offer relocation support if you are relocating from another country.
Working at an H&M in another country right now? Read more about what relocation support applies for you in our Global Mobility handbook on Inside. If you have any questions reach out to your closest HR.
