Communications Manager

Manpower, Inc.; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending</name

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Communications Manager to join the Employee Communications team, supporting business groups across the organization from Foster City, CA. You will develop end-to-end communications plans that align priorities with company strategy and serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders.

The role requires 5+ years in internal communications, exceptional writing, and a proven ability to shape messaging for C-suite audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in employee/internal or business communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for a range of audiences.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, including C-suite stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and programs are defined.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic communications partner for assigned business groups by building trusted relationships with leaders and leadership teams.
• Develop and manage end-to-end communications plans that connect business group priorities to company strategy.
• Lead communications for organizational change, including reorganizations, leadership transitions, program launches, and policy updates.
• Advise on how and when to communicate, shaping communications plans as programs are defined and built.
• Identify opportunities to improve how teams communicate, bringing fresh perspective and structure to evolving initiatives.

Skills

Strategic writing

Stakeholder management

Executive relationship building

Internal communications

Project management

AI in communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a Communications Manager to join their team. As a Communications Manager, you will be part of the Employee Communications team supporting business groups across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strategic communications planning, strong relationship-building with senior leaders, and the ability to translate complex priorities into clear, compelling internal messaging—aligning successfully in a dynamic environment.

Job Title:Communications Manager

Location:Foster City, CA

Pay Range:$62/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Serve as the strategic communications partner for assigned business groups by building trusted relationships with leaders and leadership teams.
• Develop and manage end-to-end communications plans that connect business group priorities to company strategy.
• Lead communications for organizational change, including reorganizations, leadership transitions, program launches, and policy updates.
• Advise on how and when to communicate, shaping communications plans as programs are defined and built.
• Identify opportunities to improve how teams communicate, bringing fresh perspective and structure to evolving initiatives.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in employee, internal, or business communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and compellingly for a range of audiences.
• Proven ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships with senior leaders, including C-suite stakeholders, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Comfort operating in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and some programs are still being defined.
• Enthusiasm for using AI tools to amplify communications impact and automate workflows, along with strong project management skills to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

What's in it for me?

• Work as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping shape communications strategy—not just execute tasks.
• Partner across cross-functional teams to turn complex, evolving work into communications people actually read.
• Operate with autonomy while staying aligned with stakeholders through clear planning and proactive updates.
• Contribute to meaningful organizational change communications, including launches, transitions, and policy updates.
• Bring continuous improvement to communications processes and programs that are still being built.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.