Senior Manager, Employee Engagement & Internal Communications

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Date posted: Jun 24, 2026

Location:

Singapore, SG

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Area of Expertise: Human Resources

Job Type: Permanent

Work mode (place): On site

Job Requisition ID: 25221

Senior Manager, Employee Engagement & Internal Communications

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, to fulfill our vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected. To meet these commitments, we have taken the lead in developing digital farming tools for precision farming and work closely with partners throughout the whole food value chain to develop more climate-friendly crop nutrition solutions. In addition, we are committed to working towards sustainable mineral fertilizer production. We foster an open culture of diversity and inclusion that promotes the safety and integrity of our employees, contractors, business partners, and society at large. Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has a worldwide presence of about 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries.

Responsibilities

Employee Engagement & Insights (40%)

Lead the regional employee engagement strategy and end-to-end engagement lifecycle (annual survey, pulse, action planning, and follow-through)

Own and govern Yara’s engagement platform (Perceptyx), driving adoption, data integrity, and effective use across the region

Translate engagement data into clear, actionable insights and priorities for leadership teams

Drive regional interventions that strengthen YAA’s desired culture and leadership expectations

Advise and challenge senior leaders using data-driven insights to influence decisions and actions

Drive accountability with country and functional leaders to improve engagement outcomes

Enable HR and line managers to interpret insights and embed engagement actions into business routines

Support employer branding efforts by strengthening employee advocacy and aligning internal experience with external positioning

Internal Communications (60%)

Lead the regional internal communications strategy, ensuring strong alignment between business priorities, transformation agenda, and employee messaging

Act as a strategic advisor to the YAA people organization and senior leadership team on communication approach, messaging, and employee impact

Shape and own the regional narrative and campaigns, translating complex business strategies and changes into clear, compelling, and relevant communication for diverse employee audiences

Proactively identify and “chase” internal stories across markets, functions, and teams—bringing to life meaningful narratives that reinforce culture, strategy, successes, and employee experience

Write and develop high-quality content end-to-end, including intranet and social media articles, leadership messages, newsletters, scripts, talking points, FAQs, and multimedia content

Drive communication planning for key business priorities, transformations, and organizational changes, ensuring clarity, consistency, and timeliness across markets

Own and continuously evolve the regional communications operating model (channels, cadence, governance, and standards) to improve effectiveness and reach

Lead key communication moments, including quarterly town halls, leadership forums, and major announcements, ensuring strong engagement and leadership visibility

Strengthen leadership communication capability, coaching and enabling leaders to communicate with clarity, authenticity, and impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for global internal communications, ensuring alignment with enterprise messaging while tailoring for regional relevance

Collaborate with external affairs and communications counterparts across markets to ensure consistency between internal and external narratives

Oversee and optimize internal communication channels (e.g., town halls, intranet, newsletters), using data and feedback to improve engagement and effectiveness

Partner with global communications to align on enterprise messaging, while ensuring strong localization for regional relevance

Define and track communication effectiveness metrics (e.g., reach, engagement, message clarity), using insights to continuously improve communication outcomes

Profile

10-15 years of experience in Employee Engagement, Internal Communications, HR, or related fields

Experience in regional / multi-country environments

Strong ability to translate insights into practical, business-relevant action

Experience with employee listening platforms (e.g., Perceptyx, Qualtrics, Peakon) is a must-have

Experience with Viva Engage, SharePoint sites/pages and M365 ecosystem

Proven ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels, with a strong bias for action and delivery

Demonstrated hands-on content creation expertise, including writing, editing, and storytelling for diverse audiences

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with ability to guide and influence HRBPs and line managers

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, proactively driving outcomes with minimal direction

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously

High level of ownership and accountability for end-to-end delivery and execution

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Excellent communication, storytelling, and writing skills

Strong business acumen and ability to navigate complexity

Additional Information

This role shapes and drives the employee engagement and internal communications agenda across Africa & Asia (YAA), partnering closely with the People Director and senior leadership team.

It is responsible for internal communications in YAA, ensuring relevant, timely, and engaging messaging that connects employees to business priorities, transformation initiatives, and organizational direction.

Another key responsibility of this role is owning the annual employee engagement survey and translating employee insights into tangible business outcomes, strengthening leadership effectiveness, and building a high-performance, feedback-driven culture.

This position requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a particular emphasis on storytelling, content creation, and delivery excellence.

The role reports directly to the People Director, YAA.

Contact details

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