Stryker Corporation

Communications Lead (internal communications)

Stryker Corporation$93K — $155K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4+ years of work experience
  • 2+ years in communications, marketing, or public relations
  • Experience managing internal communication channels
  • Familiarity with newsletter, email, or intranet platforms

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute employee communications strategy across various channels
  • Lead organizational announcements aligned with business priorities
  • Translate complex information into clear messaging
  • Manage Mahwah site communications and culture initiatives
  • Drive employee engagement through newsletters and surveys
  • Coordinate communication plans for internal events
  • Monitor engagement and communication effectiveness through metrics

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility with 2-3 office days required
  • Opportunity to lead employee engagement initiatives
  • Involvement in community-building events
  • Collaboration across various departments
  • Professional development opportunities through communication channels
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Communications Lead plays a critical role in ensuring employees are informed, engaged, and connected—especially as the organization evolves through new processes, technologies, and cultural initiatives. This role serves as a central communications owner across enterprise messaging, divisional initiatives, and site engagement; translating complex information into clear, actionable communications that drive understanding, adoption, and a strong sense of belonging.

This position offers a hybrid work flexibility based in Mahwah, NJ, with 2-3 days in office required.

1. Enterprise & Strategic Communications

  • Own and execute employee communications strategy across channels (newsletter, intranet, email)

  • Lead organizational announcements and ensure alignment with business priorities

  • Translate complex initiatives into clear, employee-friendly messaging

  • Serve as Connect owner and Marketo super user

  • Establish and uphold communication standards, processes, and approvals

2. Site Communications & Culture (Mahwah)

  • Act as the primary owner of Mahwah site communications

  • Drive awareness and communication for site initiatives and events, including:

    • Take Your Kid to Work Day (TYKTOWD)

    • Employee Appreciation events

    • Site milestones and community moments

  • Reinforce site culture, engagement, and employee connection

  • Manage site communication channels (e.g., monitors, emails)

3. Employee Engagement & Experience

  • Own employee newsletter strategy, execution, and performance (global and site-specific)

  • Support employee initiatives such as pulse surveys and engagement programs through communication plans and engaging communications

  • Coordinate communication plans for internal events, meetings, and activations

  • Ensure employees feel informed, included, and equipped – monitor through surveys

What Success Looks Like

  • Employees clearly understand organizational priorities, changes, and expectations

  • High engagement across communication channels and site initiatives including, consistently reporting on metrics

  • Strong participation in inclusion programs and events

  • Effective adoption of new technologies and processes

  • Trusted, consistent communication ownership across enterprise, site, and other initiative.

Required

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4+ years of work experience
  • 2+ years of experience supporting communications, marketing, public relations, and employee engagement
  • Experience managing internal communication channels, including newsletters, email communications, or, intranet platforms.

Preferred

  • Experience with email marketing, content management, or communication management platforms.
  • Experience developing communication plans and reporting communication performance metrics.
  • Experience supporting site-wide events, employee programs, or workplace culture initiatives.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

  • US20: $93,200 - $155,400 USD Annual

View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

Travel Percentage: 10%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

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At Stryker, every position contributes to our mission of making healthcare better. Here, you will use your skills to work on transformative projects that improve lives across the globe. You will be part of a culture that thrives on growth, innovation, and leadership, and you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Stryker offers a range of job opportunities, from internships that provide a stepping stone into high-impact roles to leadership positions that drive strategic direction. Our team members benefit from a work environment that supports professional growth and diversity training, ensuring everyone, regardless of background, can thrive.

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Our employees enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that fosters innovation and encourages professional development. With a commitment to leadership and diversity, Stryker ensures that all team members have the opportunity to grow and influence the company's future. Our global scale and dedication to impactful solutions make us leaders in medical technology.

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Stryker is dedicated to career development, offering extensive training, benefits, and resources to help you advance professionally. From networking opportunities to workshops on resume and interview skills, we support your journey every step of the way. Our career paths are as diverse as the innovative products we develop and the markets we serve.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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