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Business Partner Internal Communications & Group Functions - Full Time - Winterthur, Switzerland
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We are seeking a dynamic Business Partner Internal Communications & Group Functions to lead internal communications at both the global and group level. In this pivotal and hands-on role, you will ensure that key topics — including strategic initiatives like Sulzer 2028 — are clearly understood across all levels of the organization. As the main communications partner for all group functions, you will connect our diverse global workforce through consistent, engaging, and impactful messaging.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the internal narrative of a publicly listed company with a presence in over 160 locations worldwide. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on a global scale, we invite you to join our team.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Act as a communications business partner and first point of contact for key functions (e.g. Legal, Procurement, IT, Finance), supporting internal events, announcements, townhalls, messages, and speeches.
- Lead internal communications to ensure impactful messaging, in close collaboration with HR and divisional internal communication coordinators.
- Ensure consistent and aligned messaging across internal channel.
- Organize group-level corporate communication events such as townhalls and C-level coffee talks.
- Develop, manage, and continuously improve internal communication channels (Intranet, Viva Engage) to enhance clarity and engagement.
- Support local business leaders in communicating effectively with white- and blue-collar employees.
- Ensure a consistent and aligned approach to strategy communication across the organization (e.g. Sulzer 2028 cascading).
- Contribute to editorial planning and maintain the internal content calendar.
- Lead or co-lead major internal events, including Leadership meetings.
- Manage group sponsorship projects in partnership with HR to support broader engagement and communication goals.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor's / Master’s degree in communication sciences, journalism or other business-related field.
- 5-8 years' experience in internal communications focusing on group functions, ideally within a stock listed or matrix-organized company.
- Passionate about building and nurturing relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Confident, dynamic personality with a hands-on mentality.
- Excellent communication skills in English and German (native/proficient level).
What we offer you:
- 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays) + service days
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program/health care
- On-site car parking/public transport allowance
- Access to a wide range of discounts
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Alexandra Donadoni at [email protected] . Our team is looking forward hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
