HR Communications Specialist

CF Industries • Northbrook, IL

10d • $75,400 - $99,600

About The Position

The HR Communications Specialist is an individual contributor role accountable for enhancing employee adoption of HR programs through effective communications. The incumbent will contribute to the full range of communications campaigns targeted at employees and their dependents, as well as applicants and retirees, using both print and digital communications channels that are consistent with the CF brand and style guide. The selected incumbent will need to write compelling content, apply basic graphic design skills to the creation and editing of images, and update various web and email communications platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, graphic design, or the equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to successfully perform the responsibilities listed above is required.
• Outstanding writing skills are required to be able to produce content for both digital and print channels and to translate complex information and ideas into engaging content.
• Demonstrated ability to apply basic design skills such as color, contrast, sizing, layout, framing, etc. to support communications objectives is required.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of related professional work experience preferred.
• Experience in a corporate or internal communications role is preferred.
• Advanced skills as a SharePoint Online Power User to manage site content, create sites and pages, build navigation menus, and utilize standard web parts is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage communications campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Mgr, HR Communications with developing content for a variety of HR communications campaigns. Content includes both written copy and digital imagery that support the overall objective.
• Owns the HR communications editorial calendar to ensure content is produced and distributed on time.
• Supports HR communications campaigns by contributing to research, ideation, strategy, content creation, design, and delivery.
• Writes initial drafts of materials for ongoing HR communications campaigns, such as emails, newsletters, web portal updates, print brochures, and handouts.
• Designs basic graphic elements and digital imagery used in all HR communications campaigns.
• Curates and maintains digital image library for use in HR communications campaigns.
• Applies the CF brand identity, style guide, and persona definitions to content creation.
• Updates and maintains content on all HR intranet pages and the external-facing total rewards website.
• Supports tracking and analysis of statistics to evaluate engagement with communications.
• Applies CF’s Change Management process to projects and campaigns.
• Coordinates with third-party vendors (creative services and print) for the execution of communications project deliverables.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options
• Health savings plan with a company contribution and a match
• Dental and vision benefits
• Well-being incentive program
• 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off programs
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level