Internal Communications Specialist (HR Focus)

Freese and Nichols • Tampa, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking an Internal Communications Specialist to lead how we communicate about benefits, career development, wellness and other people-focused topics. You will be a member of the corporate PR/Communications team and work closely with Human Resources leadership to shape messaging, identify communication needs and drive campaigns that engage our 1,400 employees. This position is open in the following office locations: Austin, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, San Marcos, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; Rogers, AR; Tampa, FL; and Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem, NC.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in communications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English or related discipline
• Ability to take initiative and proactively develop solutions

Nice To Haves

• Experience in internal communications related to benefits/HR
• Professional certification, such as Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), Communication Management Professional (CMP), or Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of internal communications about employee benefits; organizational development and career architecture; wellness; talent acquisition; policy updates; and related topics
• Partner with HR to identify communication needs, clarify objectives and recommend messaging strategies
• Translate HR topics into clear, relevant communications that improve employee understanding and participation
• Manage communication campaigns with multiple stakeholders and contributors
• Write and edit for a range of internal channels, including articles, newsletters and presentation materials
• Track engagement and performance and adjust approaches accordingly
• Contribute to additional PR/Communications efforts as needed

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• paid overtime for salaried employees
• annual bonus
• access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
• alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees