Director of HR Communications & Colleague Engagement
About The Position
Covista is seeking a Director of HR Communications and Colleague Engagement who is a strategist, builder, and doer. This role involves leading HR communications strategy, building an engagement strategy to strengthen culture, strengthening the employer brand both internally and externally, and acting as a trusted partner and leader within the team. The position is based in one of Covista's offices and operates within a corporate affairs model. The ideal candidate will be passionate about communications that inspire, connect, and drive behavior change, and will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, high-performing team environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in communications, media relations, journalism required.
- 10+ years of experience in HR communications, employee engagement, or related fields.
- Proficiency in AI tools and eagerness to explore emerging technology for communications.
- Fluency with digital platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Glassdoor, and understanding of their strategic use for external and internal audiences.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to turn HR policies into engaging narratives.
- Strategic thinking with a bias for action; ability to see the big picture and connect details.
- A builder's mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and energized by defining 'great'.
- Collaborative spirit, ability to work with cross-functional partners and influence without authority.
- A sense of humor and humanity, communicating with warmth and empathy.
Responsibilities
- Lead and evolve the HR communications strategy, owning the vision for how HR communicates across the enterprise.
- Continuously evolve the communication approach to ensure messages are understood and acted upon.
- Lead and coach the Manager of HR Communications to deliver high-quality, clear, and impactful day-to-day communications.
- Build an engagement strategy to foster collaboration, belonging, and energy, partnering with HR.
- Serve as a primary communications partner to Office Managing Leaders (OMLs), equipping them with timely, consistent messaging for everyday and high-stakes moments.
- Create a flexible menu of activation tools for OMLs and local culture committees to tailor and implement engagement strategies.
- Strengthen the employer brand by bringing the employee value proposition (EVP) and purpose, vision, and values (PVV) to life through integrated communications for internal and external audiences.
- Partner closely with Brand and HR to align messaging, elevate presence, and support key employer brand initiatives.
- Contribute to key digital channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Glassdoor) for external brand building and internal engagement.
- Serve as a key thought partner to the Senior Director of Strategy and Internal Communications, providing leadership, continuity, and support.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Annual incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
