Employee Communication and Engagement Manager

at  epassi

Do you have a passion for making an impact through communication? Are you interested in developing internal communication, driving engagement and culture in an international environment in a growth company? If yes, then you should continue reading! As we continue to grow, we are now looking for an Employee Communication and Engagement Manager (global role). The position is permanent and located in Stockholm, Sweden.
In this role you will be develop and leading the implementation of the employee communications strategy for Epassi companies across Europe, including key messaging, communication channels, infrastructure and tactics. You be working in close collaboration with our People & Culture team, Marketing team and other stakeholders across Europe. Altogether we are currently over 550 Epassians, in seven countries and growing rapidly into new markets!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:

We are a fast-growing tech company with a strong financial position, we offer a chance to impact and grow together with us.
We are looking for motivated individuals who get a kick out of the growth journey. Joining us means being part of a community of driven, brave, entrepreneurial and humble Epassians from around the world, and a company that is continually evolving.
Guided by a clear purpose, you get to work in a job that truly matters as we exist to boost everyday wellbeing. This empowers us to create a real, positive impact on the lives of individuals and on society.
Our culture is open and inclusive with low hierarchy. The bonds we have with one another are grounded in camaraderie and respect, with shared triumphs and trials along the way. Come as you are, and we will bring out the best in you and help you move forward.
Central to that evolution is the solidifying of our position as the number one player in Europe’s employee benefit market. If you are someone who believes in turning challenges into strengths that fuel progress, we invite you to join our winning team. At Epassi, you can shape the next wave of success.
We offer a great benefit package such as lunch and wellbeing benefit, private health care, snacks & refreshments at the office.
The position will be filled immediately when a suitable person is found, so don’t hesitate to apply as soon as possible but not later than 13.6.2024. Please include your salary request in the application. Hiring manager for this position is Chief People Officer of Epassi: Ingela Walhelm. If you want to ask more information about this opportunity, please contact ingela.walhelm@epassi.com.
Company events
Hybrid and flexible working style
Modern working tools
International environment
Benefit package for wellbeing support
Private health support
About the company
Epassi is an innovative fintech company, our purpose is to boost everyday well-being.
We are the market leader in mobile payments for employee benefits in Europe – our solution combines all the benefits into a single mobile app. Epassi’s team is made of highly skilled people from top notch business developers, designers and software engineers to passionate sales, marketing, and customer support professionals (a total of almost 300 employees). Epassi is awarded by the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing companies in Europe.
Epassi expands outside the Nordics - acquires the UK’s largest health and fitness network Incorpore Ltd , Italian corporate welfare and employee benefits company Eudaimon S.p.A and _Exercite, a leading corporate fitness network in Germany and the Netherlands.
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2007Epassi is founded
2008Launching the Sport & Culture benefits – the first mobile-payable benefits in Europe
2013Launched the commuting benefit.
2014Won the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme in Finland.
2015Epassi acquires Min friskvard and expands to Sweden
2016Alipay cooperation accepting payments from Chinese customers
2017Launching the Wellbeing benefit & acquiring Tyky Finland
2018Epassi offers Alipay outside of Finland cooperation with Siirto&Vipps
2019September - Pekka Rantala appointed CEO (former CEO Rovio Entertainment) October - Bregal Milestone Acquired controlling stake in ePassi.
2020January - Epassi and Finnair loyalty program partnership. March - Epassi acquires ActiWay further expanding Swedish presence May - Epassi and Wolt online food delivery partnership
2021Epassi acquires Sodexo BRS Sweden and Eazybreak Oy - cements its position as the Nordic champion for employee benefits
2023Epassi expands outside the Nordics – acquires Incorpore Ltd - UK’s largest health and fitness network with 11 million employee userbase, and Eudaimon S.p.A - leading Italian corporate welfare and employee benefits company.
2024Epassi acquires Exercite, a leading corporate fitness network in Germany and the Netherlands.
Margarita Hiltunen | Contact Perso

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with key stakeholders across our businesses to ensure that all employee communication is aligned with business objectives and supports the company’s brand, culture and strategy.
Drive a powerful and transparent ‘one company’ narrative while recognising and celebrating the nuances and needs of individual brands, functions, leaders and locations.
Create and deliver internal communications content through consistent messaging and integration of all employee communications channels and solutions e.g. print, podcasts, Townhalls, Slack, intranet, newsletters etc.
Identify opportunities to promote employee engagement and help foster a positive company culture and a stronger brand.
Support People & Culture team to drive the overall people agenda, including employee value proposition, employee engagement survey communication and stimulating recruitment by showcasing Epassi Group and its companies as an employer of choice.
Design content and oversee implementation for D&I, cultural, wellbeing related communication and initiatives.
Coordinate internal global events, townhalls and other initiatives to promote our brand, employee engagement and strengthen the company culture.
Maintain and develop the company’s internal communication tools (e.g. owner of intranet), ensuring they are up-to-date, user-friendly, and aligned with the company’s goals and values.
Create and implement ongoing strategic metrics, both qualitative and quantitative to measure success and impact of employee communications strategy.
Work in-line with brand guidelines and tonality, and collaborate closely the Marketing team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Around +7 years of employee communications experience preferably in a global organisation preferably within the technology sector.
Operate as a respected business partner, not simply taking direction, but driving communications programmes, providing valuable counsel, advice and appropriate pushback.
Change management experience including organisational and cultural change.
Technology savvy. Able to harness all types of media/channels that will engage our internal audiences.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Creative, persuasive and diplomatic when presenting ideas.
Experience with content creation and delivery (i.e. email, newsletters, intranet content, videos, and presentations).
Strong organisational and project management skills with a focus on planning, setting priorities, managing process, and delivering results under tight time constraints.
A strong team player, who thrives in a collaborative setting and works well within a matrixed environment.
Enthusiastic, creative and resourceful. An energetic self-starter, willing to take initiative with confidence.
Native or excellent verbal and written English, all other languages are an advantage.