Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 32,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

ABOUT YOUR ROLE :Reporting to the VP, Global Communications for Avery Dennison, you will design and develop communications that support the Label and Graphic Materials (LGM) APAC region objectives and business strategies. You will work directly with all levels of management for LGM APAC, partnering primarily with Human Resources, as well as other internal client groups, to deliver communication strategies and content that effectively engage employees and other key stakeholders. Key focus areas include sustainability, values and ethics, innovation, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and learning/career development.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

●      Take the lead on developing employee engagement communications, and driving intranet adoption and content creation.

●      Collaborate with internal clients to design, implement, and measure communications programs and activities that drive business results.

●      Create and deliver compelling communications that support the LGM APAC story and meet the needs of internal clients; lead efforts to ensure messages reach target audiences through a range of communications tools (newsletters, intranet, video, WEChat Work, etc.).

●      Lead partnership with HR, supporting communications efforts in the areas of DEI, learning, career growth and development, and health and well-being.

●      Leverage enterprise communication programs, message platforms, assets and channels to support business unit priorities.

●      Support activation and adoption of Avery Dennison’s company values, sustainability goals, and diversity and inclusion efforts.

●      Organize and coordinate key business unit meetings and special events, including the preparation of presentation materials and executive talking points.

●      Handle the internal communication response to crisis situations which impact company perception and reputation

●      Develop, manage and publish content for the company’s global intranet.

●      Oversee feedback, measurement and impact of campaign activities.

●      Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

●      8-10 years of progressive communications experience, working in Mainland China and across the Asia-Pacific region.

●      Experience with HR and employee engagement communications.

●      Understanding of business strategy basics and aligning communications against goals

●      Superb storytelling/writing, editing and oral presentation skills.

●      Excellent organizational ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

●      Solutions-oriented self-starter, who has a collaborative approach. 

●      High degree of comfort in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

●      Project manager’s ability to take initiative, work within tight deadlines and budgets, and communicate challenges/issues in a clear and timely fashion.

●      Ability to develop and maintain strong, functional working relationships with stakeholders of multiple levels, within and outside of the company.

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER