Senior Human Resources Communications Specialist - Human Resources

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Loop, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Scheduled Hours
40


Position Summary
This role provides development of relevant, engaging communications that brings the Washington University employee experience to life and the role is key in helping foster a strong culture and community.


Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Writes, designs and creates content for communications related to HR programming, policies and engagement activities.
  • Develops internal communication content for newsletters, email announcements, website, video, etc. that clearly and effectively articulates HR’s core message and ensures organizational consistency. Tactics include web, email, video, podcasts, flyers and other relevant media, and should be consistent with AP style guidelines.
  • Actively supports manager to carry out the employee experience brand and strategy. Assists manager in managing an integrated calendar of communications. Ensures all communications are consistent with brand and style standards. Uses project management tools to manage and maintain an integrated communication calendar and plan.
  • Supports the manager and HR team in carrying out employee listening mechanisms, such as focus groups, surveys, town halls and other outlets to ensure employee voice and stakeholders inform engagement, HR and university-level employee programming. Ability to utilize surveys, verbal feedback, focus groups, and other communication measurement tools to adjust and improve internal communications.
  • Works with manager and engagement specialist to build a robust employee engagement and communications strategy that immerses employees in the university and St. Louis community via entertainment, culture, arts, sports, civic engagement, perks and other aspects that build school and city-wide pride.
  • Provides day-to-day management of HR website, including updating and creating content, managing all website update requests, as well as monitoring and creating Google Analytics reports to track web traffic. Ensures website is ADA compliant with clear, consistent and user-friendly content.
  • Works with manager and the engagement specialist for event marketing and communications related to recognition and engagement activities/initiatives. Identifies new communication opportunities and ways to efficiently and effectively carry out the employee experience.
  • Measures effectiveness of communication efforts, and recommend and implement improvements as needed. Research internal communication and stay up-to-date with marketing best practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five years of experience.
  • Strong organizational skills related to effective planning and project management.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage priorities.
  • Creativity and critical-thinking skills.
  • Knowledge of Excel, project tracking tools, such as Microsoft Planner, WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Enthusiasm for building employee engagement and creating vibrant communications.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience communications, marketing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong writing and digital marketing skills; website and email content management experience; use of Adobe Creative Suite and design skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.


Grade
G11


Salary Range
$49,000.00 - $83,800.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.


Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.


Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.


EEO/AA Statement
Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.


Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.


Applicant Instructions
When you are ready to apply, creating an account only takes a minute. Your account creates a candidate home page which we will use to communicate with you and allows you to apply for jobs and view your application statuses. The first page of the application offers two “Quick Apply” options. Quick Apply allows you to either use a previous application or create a new application using a resume to populate the work experience and education sections of your job application. If using a resume to populate your application, check to ensure the application fields populated accurately. You may skip the “Quick Apply” page by clicking “Next” at the bottom of the page. Documents may be uploaded in the My Experience section of the application. You also have the option to apply with a Linkedin feature, which allows you to apply by using your Linkedin profile to populate some of the job application fields.

Scheduled Hours
40


Position Summary
This role provides development of relevant, engaging communications that brings the Washington University employee experience to life and the role is key in helping foster a strong culture and community.


Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Writes, designs and creates content for communications related to HR programming, policies and engagement activities.
  • Develops internal communication content for newsletters, email announcements, website, video, etc. that clearly and effectively articulates HR’s core message and ensures organizational consistency. Tactics include web, email, video, podcasts, flyers and other relevant media, and should be consistent with AP style guidelines.
  • Actively supports manager to carry out the employee experience brand and strategy. Assists manager in managing an integrated calendar of communications. Ensures all communications are consistent with brand and style standards. Uses project management tools to manage and maintain an integrated communication calendar and plan.
  • Supports the manager and HR team in carrying out employee listening mechanisms, such as focus groups, surveys, town halls and other outlets to ensure employee voice and stakeholders inform engagement, HR and university-level employee programming. Ability to utilize surveys, verbal feedback, focus groups, and other communication measurement tools to adjust and improve internal communications.
  • Works with manager and engagement specialist to build a robust employee engagement and communications strategy that immerses employees in the university and St. Louis community via entertainment, culture, arts, sports, civic engagement, perks and other aspects that build school and city-wide pride.
  • Provides day-to-day management of HR website, including updating and creating content, managing all website update requests, as well as monitoring and creating Google Analytics reports to track web traffic. Ensures website is ADA compliant with clear, consistent and user-friendly content.
  • Works with manager and the engagement specialist for event marketing and communications related to recognition and engagement activities/initiatives. Identifies new communication opportunities and ways to efficiently and effectively carry out the employee experience.
  • Measures effectiveness of communication efforts, and recommend and implement improvements as needed. Research internal communication and stay up-to-date with marketing best practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five years of experience.
  • Strong organizational skills related to effective planning and project management.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage priorities.
  • Creativity and critical-thinking skills.
  • Knowledge of Excel, project tracking tools, such as Microsoft Planner, WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Enthusiasm for building employee engagement and creating vibrant communications.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience communications, marketing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong writing and digital marketing skills; website and email content management experience; use of Adobe Creative Suite and design skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.


Grade
G11


Salary Range
$49,000.00 - $83,800.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.


Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.


Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.


EEO/AA Statement
Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.


Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.


Applicant Instructions
When you are ready to apply, creating an account only takes a minute. Your account creates a candidate home page which we will use to communicate with you and allows you to apply for jobs and view your application statuses. The first page of the application offers two “Quick Apply” options. Quick Apply allows you to either use a previous application or create a new application using a resume to populate the work experience and education sections of your job application. If using a resume to populate your application, check to ensure the application fields populated accurately. You may skip the “Quick Apply” page by clicking “Next” at the bottom of the page. Documents may be uploaded in the My Experience section of the application. You also have the option to apply with a Linkedin feature, which allows you to apply by using your Linkedin profile to populate some of the job application fields.