Director, Internal Communications

TL;DR

Director, Internal Communications: Lead internal communications at hirify.global by defining the corporate narrative, governance, and channel strategy with an accent on executive advisory, crisis/high-stakes messaging, and hands-on writing for complex organisational changes. Focus on building and optimizing the internal communications operating model, running company-wide moments, and measuring effectiveness through success metrics.

Company

hirify.global is a global local delivery platform headquartered in Berlin.

Location

Location: Berlin, Germany

What you will do

• Define, own, and execute the internal communications strategy and narrative aligned with hirify.global’s business priorities.
• Advise senior leadership on internal positioning and organisational changes; personally craft high-stakes executive communications and manager enablement toolkits for crises.
• Lead and mentor the Internal Communications team, improving the operating model, workflows, and process efficiencies.
• Own major corporate communication touchpoints (All Hands, strategic business updates, People Communications, and large-scale transformation topics).
• Establish communication governance, messaging frameworks, and channel strategies (e.g., Slack, Allhands) to ensure consistency and transparency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with External Communications, Employer Branding, HR, and Legal; define success metrics to optimize internal channels and campaigns.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Corporate Communications with deep specialization in Internal Communications in a fast-paced, global or scaled environment.
• Director-level “manager of a function” experience: autonomous operational decision-making, process improvement, and coaching.
• Proven ability to move from strategic planning to tactical, hands-on oversight and content creation.
• Elite writing and editing skills to draft sensitive executive communications and toolkits on short notice.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder/crisis management experience across HR, Legal, and PR.
• English: native-level or completely fluent (exceptional written and verbal communication).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with face-to-face collaboration in the Berlin campus (2 days per week).
• 27 days of holiday plus an extra day on the 2nd and 3rd year of service.
• Educational budget and access to language courses and Udemy Business.
• Health checkups, meditation, gym & bicycle subsidy.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan, sabbatical bank, public transportation ticket discount, life & accident insurance, and corporate pension plan.
• Relocation support information available for moving to Berlin.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by interview steps; preparation materials are provided for common interview questions.