Communications Specialist

Overview

• Serve as a Communications Specialist supporting HR-related initiatives within a mission-driven organization.
• Collaborate with HR business units, Total Rewards, and Internal Communications teams to develop effective communication strategies.
• Create structured communication plans, calendars, and templates for recurring initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Develop audience-specific messaging for employees, managers, and stakeholders to enhance engagement and clarity.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication efforts to ensure alignment and consistency across channels.
• Support change communications for HR programs, compliance activities, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Advise stakeholders on communication best practices and audience-centered delivery methods.
• Utilize tools such as SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Copilot to enhance communication effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Partner with HR units to understand goals, initiatives, and communication priorities.
• Develop and execute communication strategies and plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Draft, edit, and review internal communications, including emails, toolkits, and presentation materials.
• Ensure alignment of messaging with organizational priorities and standards.
• Coordinate input, reviews, approvals, and delivery of communication materials.
• Advise on communication best practices and audience engagement strategies.
• Track communication effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with design resources to ensure visually appealing communication materials.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR communications, internal communications, or related areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and collaboration platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, and message development skills with attention to detail and tone.
• Experience with SharePoint, Teams, and intranet platforms for internal communication.
• Ability to synthesize input from multiple stakeholders into clear and consistent messaging.
• Knowledge of HR concepts and benefits administration to anticipate employee questions.
• Experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and managing communication channels.