Employee Engagement Assistant

Summary

Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with modern British couture, renowned for its strong identity and celebration of unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on. 

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Employee Engagement Assistant who would work closely with the Talent and Development Manager, wider HR team and other stakeholders within the business to drive employee initiatives which support the engagement strategy.

Your opportunity

Reporting to the Talent and Development Manager, this role will be accountable for the execution and delivery of employee engagement initiatives through our global internal communications platform, employee events and other employee initiatives. You will play a key role in helping to execute the engagement strategy based on data and insights (people survey/pulse surveys and Q&A’s). This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to develop their career within employee engagement and internal communications within a HR team.

How you will contribute

• You will champion our global internal communications platform (Workplace), help key stakeholders and employees use the platform effectively and share best practices
• You will develop partnerships at Corporate Level and locally with the regions to help identify news stories from across the business to form part of the global internal communications strategy
• You will be accountable for keeping the content calendar regularly updated with up to date news from different regions and teams including employee stories, business news, HR news, International celebration days and more
• Support the HR team on the implementation of culture initiatives including wellbeing, language lessons and other employee initiatives
• Think of new and innovative ways to communicate in order to increase employee engagement
• You will be responsible for managing the Internal Communications Mailbox
• Responsible for organising logistics, live web streams, Lunch and learns and key events. Liaising with key stakeholders to ensure the event is managed from start to execution  
• You will have the opportunity to participate on the monthly employee engagement calls with Kering and then share back with the wider HR team on any upcoming engagement initiatives when relevant.

   

Your skills and experience

• Previous experience within a communications role ideal or Learning and Development
• Understanding of digital platforms such as Workplace, intranets, Workday Learning desirable but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build relationships
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and coordinate key projects
• Strong attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial mindset  
• Some experience with events highly desirable

   

Why work with us?  

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment. 

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.