Strategic Communications Lead- Auburn Hills

Position: Strategic Communications Lead

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry. Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you!

About the role

The Strategic Communications Lead plays a critical role in shaping and executing the company’s internal communication strategy. This role is responsible for crafting and managing engaging written and digital content for employees, ensuring a consistent and compelling message across all platforms. By aligning communications with business objectives, you will enhance leadership visibility, drive organizational transformation, and foster a culture of transparency, engagement, and trust.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Employee Experience and Learning, you’ll be a key member of the Global Communications Center of Excellence and work closely with senior leaders, HR, and global business teams. Your ability to translate complex information into engaging content will be key to strengthening employee understanding and engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact by telling the stories that bring our company’s vision to life. If you are a strategic storyteller with a passion for engaging employees through clear, compelling, and creative messaging, we encourage you to apply.

This position is based at our Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI, with travel as needed to our Saginaw, MI location. Relocation assistance is available (if applicable), as well as the potential opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

As the Strategic Communications Lead, you will be responsible for:

Content Creation:

• Develop consistent messaging for a global audience, collaborating with regional communicators for cultural relevance and aligning with external communications to maintain brand voice and positioning.
• Create and distribute content for global and U.S. channels such as digital signage, newsletters, corporate videos, intranet updates, leadership announcements, policy changes, culture and inclusion & belonging programs, and transformation updates.
• Design templates and resources and consult other divisions and departments to ensure consistent messaging.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders in various departments to gather and disseminate pertinent information.

Executive Communications:

• Serve as the primary writer for senior leader communications, including speeches, presentations, and internal updates.
• Develop leader-specific communication strategies to increase visibility and engagement across the organization.

Message Alignment:

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leaders to ensure all communications align with the company’s strategic goals.
• Tailor messaging for various audiences while maintaining a unified tone and voice.
• Work closely with regional teams to ensure alignment with local adaptations.
• Lead communication efforts tailored to the US-based workforce, addressing local concerns and priorities.

Digital Platform Management:

• Oversee the intranet and digital signage, ensuring fresh, engaging, and reliable sources of company information globally.
• Coordinate with the Graphic Designer to enhance the visual appeal of written content.

Crisis and Change Communication:

• Manage messaging for urgent updates, organizational changes, or global announcements.
• Develop FAQs and talking points to support managers in delivering clear and consistent messages.

Monitor and Evaluate Channel Effectiveness:

• Assess the effectiveness of global and U.S. communication efforts using analytics tools and employee feedback.
• Evaluate communication channels and tools, implementing improvements based on industry best practices and emerging trends.
• Recommend adjustments to strategies and tactics based on data insights.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Employee Experience and Engagement Lead and the broader Global Communications Center of Excellence to ensure seamless coordination of messaging and logistics for key events, such as town halls, the annual leadership Strategy Summit, recognition ceremonies, etc.
• Leverage insights from employee surveys and event feedback to shape written content that reinforces engagement efforts and enhances the employee experience.
• Provide support and coverage as needed for the Employee Experience and Engagement Lead, ensuring continuity of engagement initiatives—including events, surveys, and inclusion & belonging efforts—during absences or peak activity periods.

Qualifications

• Prefer 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or a related field—but we’re open to candidates with less experience who bring strong relevant skills and a great attitude.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong ability to collaborate with and advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing digital platforms, intranets, and corporate content.
• Ability to navigate complex topics and communicate clearly during times of change or crisis.
• Strong analytical skills to measure communication effectiveness and make data-driven improvements.
• Experience working in a global organization and adapting messaging for different cultural contexts.
• Experience ensuring internal communications comply with regulations in a publicly traded company, maintaining appropriate information disclosure.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications or a related field

About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility for our global customers. Learn more at: www.nexteer.com

Employment Agencies

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team. No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.