Director of Communications (Finance)

Job ID: 515467

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Director of Communications leads all internal and external corporate communications efforts for Americas Building Products. The person taking on this position will be a keen strategist and skilled tactician with expertise in organizational communications, employee engagement, change management communications, leadership/executive communications, media relations, and thought leader. The Director will roll up their sleeves and partner with a small team on the day-to-day communications program and strive to achieve maximum results.

Job Location

This role will be based at the Oldcastle Building Products corporate office in Atlanta, GA

Job Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities where communications can help advance strategies, address issues or strengthen alignment to achieve organizational goals.
• Develop and enhance communications-related performance metrics to measure effectiveness, progress, and business impact.
• Develop and maintain an overarching employee brand identity and messaging hierarchy for the organization, and ensure alignment and consistency in all communications.
• Execute corporate communication campaigns through a variety of digital and social channels, including the company intranet site, corporate website, social media, e-mails, videos, etc.
• Maintain strong relationship and open dialogue with the marketing team to ensure corporate brand and message alignment through all marketing communications efforts.
• Execute corporate and divisional communication campaigns through a variety of digital and social channels, including the company intranet site, corporate website, social media, e-mails, videos, etc.
• Ensure that clear, consistent, relevant messages are effectively communicated to employees regarding topics including (but not limited to): change management communications, leadership announcements, business updates, general and targeted FAQs, executive and management messages, employee benefits and updates, and general company news to ensure timely and consistent communications.
• Ensure company's culture, values and beliefs are integrated into the communications efforts and that it is consistent across channels
• Support leadership team with internal and external communication needs, and work to align these efforts to assure consistency, effectiveness, and clarity across the company's global geography.
• Provide business-savvy counsel to leadership on major communication initiatives or plans, such as mergers and acquisitions, major business announcements, organizational changes, etc.
• Write executive communications materials, such as company announcements, speeches, presentations, etc.
• Serve as primary spokesperson as needed.
• Create, maintain and update as needed a crisis communications plan, including detailed responses for a variety of hypothetical scenarios.
• Manage the communications department function including but not limited to, budgets, forecasts, staffing, compensation, and performance management to ensure company initiatives are met.
• Organize and manage media interviews, ensuring that company representatives are well-prepared and that key messages are communicated effectively.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the company's brand image and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels
• Travel up to around 25%
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field required
• Excellent writing skills
• 15+ years' experience in a strategic management/communications-related role
• 5+ years management experience
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing impactful internal and external communications programs
• Proven experience providing strategic counsel and guidance to executive leadership team members
• Solid judgment / temperament in dealing with confidential and sensitive information and issues

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.