Sr Manager Communications & Business Partnering

About the Position

Sr Manager Communications & Business Partnering

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Communications & Business Partnering (Human Resources & Corporate Functions) in Winston-Salem, NC.

The Business Communications & Sustainability (BC&S) team brings Reynolds American’s purpose and brand to life through strategic storytelling and stakeholder engagement.

The Senior Manager, Communications & Business Partnering (Human Resources & Corporate Functions) serves as the strategic communications advisor to Reynolds’ Human Resources & Corporate Functions. This role ensures employees understand and connect with functional priorities while enabling leaders to communicate with clarity, credibility, and impact.

The role requires strong business partnering skills to translate functional objectives into communications strategies that drive alignment, engagement, and performance. With a focus on change communications, employee engagement, and insights-driven campaigns, this leader plays a critical role in connecting people to the business, enabling transformation, and advancing Reynolds’ purpose and commercial impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and Corporate Function leaders, aligning communication strategies with functional and enterprise objectives while anticipating needs and providing proactive counsel on communications opportunities, risks, and positioning.
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans that meet function and stakeholder objectives.
• Translate complex priorities into clear narratives and campaigns that highlight the commercial impact of HR and Corporate Functions enterprise-wide.
• Lead communications for transformation initiatives, including technology adoption, organizational evolution, and process improvements.
• Equip leaders and managers with messaging and tools to help employees navigate change with confidence.
• Create and manage integrated communications campaigns across multiple platforms (intranet, digital signage, events, video, etc.).
• Own the annual communications cycle for HR and Corporate Functions ensuring alignment, sequencing, and resourcing.
• Manage budgets, agency partnerships, and timelines effectively in collaboration with Lead Manager, Communications Development.
• Support internal and external events and create/develop integrated communications materials.
• Partner with Corporate Brand and Internal Communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated execution across BC&S.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in internal, external and/or corporate communications, ideally in FMCG or highly regulated industries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and content management systems. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders and shape communication strategies linked to business outcomes.
• Expertise in change communications and employee engagement.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with an ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively. Able to make technical and scientific content accessible and compelling.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using insights to measure and improve communications effectiveness.
• Highly collaborative, agile, and solutions-oriented, able to operate independently with sound judgment, resilience under pressure, and full ownership of outcomes.
• Experience working effectively in matrixed organizations, influencing without direct authority and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities, operate at pace, and deliver in complex, fast-moving environments.

We Offer

• 401(k) plan with company match and additional contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution
• Flexible spending accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
• Company paid life and accidental death or dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counseling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers
• Charitable giving matching grants program
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time, Vacation, Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Funeral Leave, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Military Leave, Released Time for Children’s Education, Community Outreach Leave, and other paid leave benefits as required by state or local law

About the Company

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN-A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at [email protected].

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