Communications Specialist, HR Communications (Temporary 15-month)

Intact FC • Laval, QC

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About The Position

We are looking for a Communications Specialist, HR Communications to join our team! (Temporary15-month, maternity leave coverage)
About the team The Corporate Communications team leads Intact Financial Corporation’s (IFC) internal and external communications in support of IFC’s business objectives and strategic roadmap. This includes: Supporting and amplifying the common elements that bring us together, define our unique culture and drive outperformance. Enhancing employee engagement across IFC – emphasizing what makes us a winning team. Protecting and promoting the IFC brand and reputation globally. Elevating IFC’s role in helping to build resilient communities where we do business. Amplifying IFC’s knowledge, expertise and thought leadership in our key markets. Within the Corporate Communications team, the HR Communications team works closely with HR partners and other communications teams to engage and empower employees through internal communications strategies and tactics that connect the dots for them with IFC's employee promise, purpose, values, objectives and strategy. About the role As Communications Specialist, HR Communications you’ll establish strong working relationships with HR partners and expertly lead communications projects that deliver on HR's strategic priorities. Your role involves owning accountability for the planning and delivery of comprehensive internal communications strategies that enhance employee engagement, promote our employee promise, and connect the dots with IFC's purpose, values, objectives and strategy. You’ll collaborate closely with your Corporate Communications colleagues, support key projects, set and track success metrics and provide recommendations on how we can enhance the impact of our communications. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Internal Communications.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in communications/public relations/marketing or related discipline (or any combination of equivalent education and experience).
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience working in communications.
• Exceptional strategic thinking skills combined with an action orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and capacity to manage an extensive network of stakeholders.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required, however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SharePoint Online and Staffbase is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships with HR partners to understand their business needs, collaborate, and support projects that deliver on HR’s strategic priorities. HR Partners include: DEI Talent Acquisition Talent Management & Employee Experience Rewards and Recognition Learning and Development Compensation and Benefits HR Project teams
• Collaborate with communications colleagues across Corporate Communications and the business, our brands, and global markets to drive collaboration, align communication efforts, and maximize impact.
• Influence positive outcomes through persuasive and effective stakeholder management, enabling buy-in and engagement.
• Develop and execute comprehensive internal communications strategies that enhance employee engagement, promote our employee promise, build up employee pride, and connect the dots with IFC's purpose, values, objectives and strategy.
• Research and provide recommendations on innovative and creative ways to tell stories and achieve communications objectives, leveraging different tactics including video and events.
• Exhibit exceptional writing skills to draft and edit engaging content for internal and external channels.
• Participate in setting priorities and driving operational efficiencies to meet or exceed the goals set by senior leaders.
• Drive change with innovative approaches to communications by staying informed of industry trends and best practices.
• Lead communication project teams; reviewing team members' work and, in some instances, delegating tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees