Manager, Employee Engagement & Community Investment
Kimberly-ClarkJob Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
About You
In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
As a member of the Kimberly-Clark Foundation team, the successful candidate will be responsible for advancing strategic employee engagement and community investment programs across North America and select international markets. The Manager leads local grantmaking strategy and operations and manages global employee engagement initiatives, including volunteerism and workplace giving. The position plays a critical role in scaling programs, managing risk, and enhancing visibility of Kimberly-Clark’s community impact through strategic communications and story-telling. You might be the right candidate if you have expertise in mobilizing employees, strengthening communities, and elevating impact at a global scale. Are you ready to make measurable impact with a company built on care?
It starts with YOU.
Global Employee Engagement Programs
Manage global volunteerism, matching gifts, and workplace giving programs, including vendor oversight and performance metrics.
Support expansion of employee engagement programs in international markets, including compliance, platform deployment, and stakeholder coordination.
Support the management of the K-C Employee Care Fund and the Bright Futures scholarship program.
North America Local Giving Strategy
Manage local grantmaking in key U.S. markets, and support locally-based community relations leads in K-C facility communities.
Lead projects to ensure alignment and compliance with Kimberly-Clark’s social impact strategy and charitable giving policies.
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop community engagement plans for new or expanding facilities.
Grant Oversight & Approvals
Serve as the primary point of contact and owner for all grant application programs within Kimberly-Clark Foundation.
Serve as the product owner for the grant application platform and manage the full lifecycle of grant operations, including application processes, contracts, approvals under the charitable giving policy, and fund distribution.
Strategic Communications & Representation
Develop and execute communications that elevate employee engagement and community investments.
Create content for internal and external audiences and collaborate with Global Communications to ensure alignment.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
5-8 years of progressive experience in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy or nonprofit management.
Proven leadership experience with an ability to influence and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Skilled in project management across multiple geographies, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to analyze engagement metrics and generate actionable insights.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for internal and external audiences.
20% travel availability
Location: Dallas, Texas or Chicago, Illinois
Preferred experience:
Proven experience managing grantmaking programs and charitable giving processes.
Experience leading employee engagement initiatives (volunteerism, matching gifts, workplace giving) in a corporate or global context.
Knowledge of compliance considerations in U.S. and international charitable giving.
Experience with engagement and grants platforms (e.g. YourCause, Benevity).
Experience developing strategic communications plans and creating content.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com
Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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