Corporate Communications Specialist

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

Reach Beyond at PALFINGER as a Corporate Communications Specialist, based in Schaumburg, IL. In this role, you will be responsible and accountable for planning, executing, and continuously developing PALFINGER’s regional corporate communications in North America. The role translates global communication strategies, key messages, and governance frameworks into regionally relevant, impactful internal and external communication, ensuring alignment with PALFINGER’s Reach Higher Strategy 2030+,  brand, culture, and business priorities. As a Marketing HUB role, this position acts as the single point of contact for corporate communications in North America, ensuring strong regional execution, consistent messaging, and close coordination with the Corporate Communications Center of Excellence (CoE).

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute North America's corporate communication strategy, ensuring alignment with global governance, standards, and editorial planning while translating key messages into regionally relevant narratives.
• Plan, create, and execute internal communications across corporate channels including intranet, email, Microsoft Teams, and leadership communications while supporting executive and leadership messaging.
• Lead regional external corporate communications and public relations activities, including press releases, media relations, corporate content, and PR initiatives in alignment with global strategy.
• Act as the central communication interface between Corporate Communications, North American leadership, Human Resources, functional stakeholders, agencies, media, and external partners.
• Support crisis, change, and strategic communications by delivering clear, coordinated messaging and contributing to regional transformation initiatives and high-impact communications.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or internal communications, preferably within an international or matrix organization.
• Proven experience drafting press releases, executive communications, and managing media relations.
• Experience supporting crisis communication, change communication, and strategic business initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and corporate communication platforms.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth in a collaborative environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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