HR Communications Lead

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an HR Communications Manager to collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards to clearly translate priorities into engaging communications for a global workforce.

You will craft change communications, enable leaders with messaging tools, and leverage AI and new channels to reach employees across offices and sites. A strong writer with strategic judgment will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead communications partner to HR leadership, building and executing communications strategies that support people priorities across the enterprise.
• Lead change communications for organizational shifts, policy updates, and process changes — with clear messaging, timelines, and leader toolkits.
• Develop and execute campaigns for benefits, Total Rewards, performance cycles, and open enrollment that drive awareness and participation.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on employer brand and recruitment marketing, connecting HR messaging with our external talent story.
• Write and edit executive communications on behalf of HR leaders, including emails, town hall remarks, talking points, and intranet content.
• Build manager and leader enablement materials so people leaders can carry messages forward with confidence and consistency.
• Partner with Employee Resource Groups and culture programs to amplify employee voices and lived experience.
• Measure effectiveness — open rates, engagement, sentiment, program participation — and use the data to sharpen what comes next.
• Support sensitive and confidential communications with discretion, care, and sound judgment.
• Use employee feedback, engagement data, and channel performance to continually improve communications strategies and content.
• Help strengthen communications planning and coordination across HR so major initiatives are sequenced thoughtfully and employees aren't overwhelmed by competing messages.

Skills

Excellent writing

HR communications

Change communications

Internal communications tools

Audience analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Viva Engage

Microsoft Teams

Email platforms

Intranet CMS

Canva

Job description

• Salary Range: $140,800 - $203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Requisition ID: 299713

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $140,800 - $203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary

Great employee experiences start with great communication. Are you passionate about helping people understand not just what is changing, but why it matters to them? Can you turn complex HR programs and organizational priorities into clear, compelling communications that build understanding, trust, and action? Are you excited about finding new ways to reach employees more effectively? To shape how colleagues around the world hear about the things that matter most to their careers? If so, this may be the job for you.

Bechtel is looking for an HR Communications Manager to work hand in glove with our Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards teams to communicate effectively across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of people strategy and storytelling — translating HR priorities into communications that build trust, drive action, and reflect who we are.

The right candidate is a strong writer with excellent judgment and a steady hand. You know when to be plainspoken and when to be warm. You can build a change communications plan for a major organizational shift on Monday and write a benefits enrollment campaign that people actually open on Tuesday. You're curious about how AI and new channels can help us reach a workforce that spans offices, job sites, and everything in between.

The right candidate is much more than a strong writer. They are a trusted advisor who understands audiences, asks the right questions, challenges assumptions, and helps turn business and people priorities into communications strategies that drive understanding and action. They know that sending an email isn't a communications strategy—and will think creatively about the right message, messenger, channel, timing, and experience for every audience.

You’ll join a Corporate Affairs & Marketing organization that is actively evolving how we communicate. We’re experimenting with AI and new technologies, getting smarter about channels and audiences, and looking for new ways to create communications that are more relevant, useful, and engaging for our colleagues around the world.

Bechtel is a values-driven culture. The right candidate will have a one team mentality and be ready to jump in and maximize communication efforts across the enterprise. Are you bold enough to build what’s next? Join us: Built by the Bold

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead communications partner to HR leadership, building and executing communications strategies that support people priorities across the enterprise.
• Lead change communications for organizational shifts, policy updates, and process changes — with clear messaging, timelines, and leader toolkits.
• Develop and execute campaigns for benefits, Total Rewards, performance cycles, and open enrollment that drive awareness and participation.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on employer brand and recruitment marketing, connecting HR messaging with our external talent story.
• Write and edit executive communications on behalf of HR leaders, including emails, town hall remarks, talking points, and intranet content.
• Build manager and leader enablement materials so people leaders can carry messages forward with confidence and consistency.
• Partner with Employee Resource Groups and culture programs to amplify employee voices and lived experience.
• Measure effectiveness — open rates, engagement, sentiment, program participation — and use the data to sharpen what comes next.
• Support sensitive and confidential communications with discretion, care, and sound judgment.
• Use employee feedback, engagement data, and channel performance to continually improve communications strategies and content.
• Help strengthen communications planning and coordination across HR so major initiatives are sequenced thoughtfully and employees aren't overwhelmed by competing messages.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to translate complex HR and policy content into clear language.
• Demonstrated experience in HR, employee, or change communications within a large, global, or distributed organization.
• Experience with internal communications tools and channels is essential. These include, but are not limited to: SharePoint, Viva Engage, Microsoft Teams, email distribution platforms, intranet content management systems, and Canva.
• Understanding of employee engagement measurement, survey data, and sentiment analysis, and how to act on it.
• Strong understanding of change communications and the role communications plays in helping employees navigate organizational change.
• Ability to develop communications for diverse employee populations, roles, geographies, and levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of communications channels and ability to determine the right channel, format, messenger, and timing for different audiences.
• Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies and how they can personalize and scale how we reach a global workforce.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Functional

• Strong consulting mindset and ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior HR and business leaders.
• Confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and recommend a different approach when it will lead to better communications outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships across functions and levels.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with relentless attention to detail.
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities across time zones.
• Ability to work with executive leadership with maturity, confidence, and sound judgment..
• Obsessive about copyediting and proofreading.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assignments under daily or weekly deadline pressure.

Leadership

• Strong consulting mindset and ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior HR and business leaders.
• Confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and recommend a different approach when it will lead to better communications outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships across functions and levels.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with relentless attention to detail.
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities across time zones.
• Ability to work with executive leadership with maturity, confidence, and sound judgment..
• Obsessive about copyediting and proofreading.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assignments under daily or weekly deadline pressure.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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