Senior Communications Specialist

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Overview
The Senior Communications Specialist is a strategic communications professional responsible for developing and executing integrated communication strategies that strengthen employee engagement, elevate H.B. Fuller's brand reputation, and support key business priorities. This role leads high-impact initiatives that connect internal and external communications, ensuring alignment between employee experiences and the company's public narrative.

Through compelling content development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, the Senior Communications Specialist helps amplify H.B. Fuller's industry leadership, culture, and corporate story across global platforms. Partnering closely with executive leaders and internal and external stakeholders, this role drives consistent, impactful messaging that advances the company's strategic positioning and reputation.

This position reports to the Senior Global Internal Communications Manager and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic communications partner for assigned beats (Sustainability/ESG; Community Affairs; Earnings and IR; Legal; IT; EHS; Sourcing; and Facilities), building trusted relationships with internal partners and providing counsel on messaging, planning, and timing

• Support the development and lead the execution of integrated communication strategies that align internal and external messaging with organizational priorities, including the Sustainability Report and Fuller Impact

• Lead communication planning and support execution for enterprise events and engagement initiatives, including Sustainability Week, Leadership Forum, CEO Huddles, and other high-impact programs, creating meaningful experiences that reinforce company culture, strategic priorities, and employee engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver cohesive communication across internal and external platforms

• Surface and pitch story ideas that highlight business progress, culture, innovation, and people

• Create clear, engaging, and high-quality content for internal and external audiences

• Use analytics to measure content performance and engagement, applying insights to strengthen storytelling and influence future planning

• Develop and share best practices, templates, and toolkits to promote consistency in tone, branding, and communication quality

• Establish regular touchpoints with key partners to stay ahead of upcoming priorities, milestones, and events, positioning Communications as a proactive and strategic business partner

Requirements

• English language fluency

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

• At least 5 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or a closely related field

• Experience developing and executing enterprise-level communications or stakeholder engagement strategies

• Experience managing budgets

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within budget and timelines

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and Canva

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

• Proficiency in a second language (Chinese, Spanish, German, or Portuguese) is a plus

• Experience supporting global initiatives, and working across multiple global regions and cultures

• Proficient in video editing software

• Ability to quickly comprehend direction on strategic and highly visible projects

• Excellent listener, able to articulate a partner's needs and provide strategic solutions

• Ability to work autonomously while being an excellent collaborator who keeps partners informed and engaged at all phases of the project

• Strategic and big-idea thinker with the ability to enhance communication efforts

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.