Communications Manager - Communications and Marketing

Hireart; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Healthcare benefits (HireArt)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability and life insurance

401k package

Job summary

HireArt is assisting an on-demand ride-hailing company in Foster City, CA, to fill a Communications Manager - Communications and Marketing role. This position is onsite, full-time, and focuses on translating priorities into clear employee communications and leading strategic plans.

You will work with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to shape messaging, timing, and engagement across initiatives, while leveraging AI tools to automate workflows and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in employee, internal, or business communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, concise content for diverse audiences.
• Experience developing strategic communications plans and managing organizational change communications.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, including C-suite executives.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities and evolving programs.
• Enthusiasm for using AI tools to improve communications and automate workflows.
• Familiarity with Slack, Claude, Google Workspace, Confluence, Zoom Events and other AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic communications partner to assigned business groups, building trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and execute end-to-end communications plans that align business priorities with company strategy.
• Lead communications for organizational changes, including reorganizations, leadership transitions, programs launches, and policy updates.
• Advise stakeholders on messaging, timing, and approaches to engaging employees across audiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication processes and develop strategies for new or evolving programs.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

AI in communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slack

Claude

Google Workspace

Confluence

Zoom Events

Job description

Expected compensation: 55.80 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Communications Manager - Communications and Marketing to serve as a strategic employee communications partner to business groups across the organization.

In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to translate business priorities, programs, and organizational changes into clear, compelling communications. You’ll develop strategic communications plans, advise stakeholders on messaging and timing, and help shape communication strategies for evolving initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and trusted advisor who excels at building relationships and navigating dynamic environments. You’re proactive, adaptable, and comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands‑on execution while keeping stakeholders informed and aligned.

As a Communications Manager - Communications And Marketing, You’ll

• Serve as a strategic communications partner to assigned business groups, building trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and execute end‑to‑end communications plans that align business priorities, programs, and initiatives with company strategy.
• Lead communications for organizational changes, including reorganizations, leadership transitions, program launches, and policy updates.
• Advise stakeholders on messaging, communication timing, and effective approaches to engaging employees across different audiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication processes and develop strategies for new or evolving programs.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in employee, internal, or business communications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, concise, and compelling content for diverse audiences
• Experience developing strategic communications plans, managing organizational change communications, and writing and editing employee‑facing content
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, including C‑suite executives, and navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities and evolving programs
• Enthusiasm for using AI tools to improve communications and automate workflows
• Familiarity with communication and collaboration tools such as Slack, Claude, Google Workspace, Confluence, Zoom Events, and other AI platforms

Preferred Skills

• Experience communicating with frontline, deskless, shift‑based, or contingent workforces
• Experience with technical communications involving software, AI, IT, or internal tools
• Experience improving communication processes and developing new communication programs

Benefits

• Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare‑related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment

This is a full‑time, 12-month contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp‑to‑corp.