HR Communications and Culture Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Human Resources department in developing communication and change management strategies to heighten employee awareness and engagement in various initiatives and projects
• Develop communication and change management tools to support various HR and corporate initiatives, programs and policies
• Recommend effective communications tactics based on project objectives. Write and edit communications materials, including copy for print, web, presentations, speaking notes and display copy, reflecting the themes and key messages established by the project lead.
• Contribute to and collaborate on corporate communications strategies and initiatives to enhance internal communications for the organization of events managed by Human Resources ensuring successful awareness, participation and execution
• Incorporate brand messaging in communications and ensure visual identity and writing style guidelines and standards are met to advance brand/reputation
• Provide communications support as required during an emergency incident or crisis
• Co-chair and oversee coordination of the People Plan Stewardship Committee (PPSC), supporting enterprise initiatives that advance the County’s workplace culture
• Support the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC) through communications that advance inclusion and employee experience
• Lead employer brand initiatives, including top employer award submissions and storytelling that strengthens the employee value proposition
• Support HR’s Talent Acquisition team with recruitment marketing initiatives for the County’s careers website (i.e., Linkedin) and job fairs as required
• Liaise with Corporate Communications to ensure HR is aware of and follows current processes and protocols when communicating on internal website, and with Mayor, Council, Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team and County employees
• Initiate, create and post dynamic content to online channels (social media, intranet) to support internal business and communication objectives
• Support Corporate Communications in liaising with media in relation to project or event news and messaging as required
• Evaluate current communication processes and recommend changes for improved effectiveness and efficiencies
• Identify emerging issues and opportunities where communication activities can contribute to reaching overall corporate objectives
• Participate in communications-related communities of practice (CoP) to share best practices with colleagues and build effective working relationships.