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Its brands include</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"> </span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Planters®, </span><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Skippy<sup>®</sup></span></i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">,&nbsp;</span><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">SPAM</span></i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><sup>®</sup>,&nbsp;</span><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Hormel<sup>®</sup></span></i><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"> </span></i></span><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Natural Choice<sup>®</sup>, Applegate<sup>®</sup>, Wholly<sup>®</sup>, Hormel<sup>®</sup></span></i><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"> </span></i></span><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Black Label<sup>®</sup>, Columbus<sup>®</sup></span></i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">, </span><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Jennie-O®&nbsp;</span></i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&amp;P 500 Index and the S&amp;P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News &amp; World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"> </span></span><a href=\"http://www.hormelfoods.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">www.hormelfoods.com</span></a><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">The Internal Communications Lead leads the strategy, governance and execution of internal communications across the enterprise. This role owns how organizational strategy and priorities are communicated to team members, ensuring clarity and alignment at all levels of the company.</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">This position serves as the central point of accountability for internal communications, setting the vision, standards and operating model while partnering closely with senior leaders, human resources and business units. The role translates complex business strategies into clear, relevant and actionable communications that support performance, transformation and culture.</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">This role reports to the Chief Communications Officer and has high visibility and impact within the organization.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><u>Key responsibilities:</u></strong></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Enterprise internal communications strategy:&nbsp;</strong>Owns the enterprise internal communications strategy, aligning messaging, cadence, and channels to business priorities and organizational needs.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Companywide communication channel strategy:&nbsp;</strong>Owns strategy of enterprise internal communication channels, including effectiveness and evolution.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Executive and leadership communications:&nbsp;</strong>Serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on internal messaging and communication approaches for enterprise initiatives.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Change and transformation communications</strong>: Develops communication plans that support understanding and adoption for enterprise initiatives and major organizational changes.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Measurement and effectiveness:&nbsp;</strong>Defines success metrics for internal communications; uses data and insights to evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps and continuously improve strategy, content, and channels.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Team and operating model leadership:&nbsp;</strong>Leads and develops the internal communications team, including setting priorities, building capabilities and establishing best practices.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Oversee event planning and graphic design:</strong> In addition to the above core responsibilities, this position oversees the company’s corporate meeting and event planning team as well as manages fully outsourced graphic design capabilities.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><u>Required:</u></strong></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Bachelor’s degree in communications,&nbsp;journalism,&nbsp;public relations,&nbsp;English or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">10+ years of experience in&nbsp;communications,&nbsp;public&nbsp;relations or a related field with demonstrated success supporting or leading corporate communications initiatives.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"> </span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Demonstrated ability to lead internal communications strategy in complex, matrixed organizations.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Strong executive presence with experience advising senior leaders. Strong&nbsp;ability to build trust at all levels of the organization, and&nbsp;build and maintain strong relationships with&nbsp;leadership, team members&nbsp;and internal stakeholders.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Proven ability to lead teams, influence without authority, and operate at both strategic and executional levels.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into communication plans.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Strong judgment and problem-solving skills; able to anticipate needs, navigate sensitive topics and recommend thoughtful solutions.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>LOCATION:&nbsp;</strong>Global Headquarters, Austin MN</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>A comprehensive relocation package to the Austin, MN area will be offered, if required.</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:&nbsp;</strong>Travel may be necessary 10% of the time.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Head of Internal Communications role is between&nbsp;<strong>$113,500 - $158,900&nbsp;per year</strong>, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">For immediate consideration, send apply online at:&nbsp;</span></span><a href=\"http://www.hormelfoods.com/careers\"><span style=\"color: blue;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;\">www.hormelfoods.com/careers</span></span></a></p><p><span style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p><a name=\"_Hlk52455327\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.&nbsp; We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. &nbsp;We are committed to the journey!&nbsp; Learn more about our progress here:&nbsp;</strong></span></i></a><a href=\"https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/</strong></span></i></a></p><p><i><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.</strong></span></i></p>",
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