Director, People & Culture Communications
About The Position
Own defined components of the enterprise People & Culture communication strategy, translating People & Culture priorities, business objectives and cultural commitments into teammate-centered communications. Serve as a strategic advisor to executive HR and enterprise leaders, providing counsel on messaging for teammate initiatives, organizational change, pay and benefits, talent programs, and operating model evolution. Translate complex HR strategies, policies and changes into clear, concise and empathetic messages for diverse teammate audiences. Establish communication frameworks, playbooks and guidance to enable consistent People & Culture messaging across the enterprise. Anticipate communication risks, teammate concerns and change impacts; recommend messaging and sequencing to support clarity, trust and readiness. Lead development and execution of high-impact HR communication plans, including multi-channel campaigns, leadership activation and teammate-facing content. Partner closely with Marketing, Brand, and Corporate/External Communications to ensure alignment, message consistency, and integrated storytelling across the enterprise. Drive enterprise storytelling that connects People & Culture strategies to the lived teammate experience. Lead communication strategies for large-scale People & Culture transformation efforts, integrations, acquisitions and workforce initiatives. Define success measures for People & Culture communications, using data, feedback and insights to inform decisions and demonstrate enterprise impact. Promote a culture of strategic partnership, continuous improvement and high performance. Build, develop and lead a high-performing communications team (1–2 direct reports) by setting clear direction, coaching talent and driving accountability for outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in strategic communications, with a strong focus on internal and HR communications, change management, or employee engagement.
- Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and partnering with cross-functional leaders (HR, Legal, Operations, Marketing).
- Enterprise mindset with ability to operate across complex, matrixed systems.
- Strong judgment in navigating enterprise risk, sensitivity and ambiguity.
- Exceptional written, verbal and executive communication skills.
- Strong consultative and advisory presence with senior leaders.
- Deep expertise in change communication and transformation storytelling.
- Ability to simplify complexity and communicate with empathy and clarity.
- Comfort operating between strategy and execution.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- High level of judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting complex, large-scale organizations; healthcare or frontline workforce environments preferred.
- People leadership experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Own defined components of the enterprise People & Culture communication strategy, translating People & Culture priorities, business objectives and cultural commitments into teammate-centered communications.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive HR and enterprise leaders, providing counsel on messaging for teammate initiatives, organizational change, pay and benefits, talent programs, and operating model evolution.
- Translate complex HR strategies, policies and changes into clear, concise and empathetic messages for diverse teammate audiences.
- Establish communication frameworks, playbooks and guidance to enable consistent People & Culture messaging across the enterprise.
- Anticipate communication risks, teammate concerns and change impacts; recommend messaging and sequencing to support clarity, trust and readiness.
- Lead development and execution of high-impact HR communication plans, including multi-channel campaigns, leadership activation and teammate-facing content.
- Partner closely with Marketing, Brand, and Corporate/External Communications to ensure alignment, message consistency, and integrated storytelling across the enterprise.
- Drive enterprise storytelling that connects People & Culture strategies to the lived teammate experience.
- Lead communication strategies for large-scale People & Culture transformation efforts, integrations, acquisitions and workforce initiatives.
- Define success measures for People & Culture communications, using data, feedback and insights to inform decisions and demonstrate enterprise impact.
- Promote a culture of strategic partnership, continuous improvement and high performance.
- Build, develop and lead a high-performing communications team (1–2 direct reports) by setting clear direction, coaching talent and driving accountability for outcomes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
