Erich Williams

Manager, Internal Communications @Allison Transmission

Indianapolis, IN, US

Create employee communications that underpin the employer value proposition, support business strategic imperatives, HR initiatives, internal events, cultural and community relations. Research, write and create informative and interesting communication for use on the intranet, company-wide e-mails, employee publications, digital signage, podcasts, videos and manager messaging. Maintains and ensures compliance with tone of voice and the copywriting rules defined in “Corporate and Style” guidelines. Follows internal communications strategic plans, growing to 100% implementation of plan usage across the global HR team by year-end 2024. Prepare detailed internal media activity reports to inform insights and follow-up action. Oversaw a 26.5% improvement in intranet article readership from 2023 to 2024 and a 14.5% improvement in e-mail readership of 9 seconds or more during that timeframe, with an above-average open rate of 87.1% for internal e-mails in 2024. Plan and manage the design, content and production of all internal communication materials, including presentations and speeches for companywide events and milestones activities. This encompasses key events like the Global Town Hall, Coffee Chats, other leadership forums and the distribution of total reward related items. Coffee Chats with Executive Staff members have an annual average score of 4.63 on a 5-point scale. Supervise individuals and external vendors to guarantee all content is publication ready. A key member and contributor to the crisis communications council and other committees and task forces, including the Global HR Leadership Team. Manages the editorial and publication rights of the Allison Central intranet and maximizes engagement opportunities for employees to help build a compelling culture. Prepare and coordinate executive communications, including the quarterly IComp message for Chair and CEO Dave Graziosi, speeches and presentations, and organizational announcements.

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism