HR Communications Specalist - Employee Engagement

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k), matched up to 4%

Short and Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, 3餐

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our Employee Engagement team in Reston, VA. You will develop internal communications, publish the company newsletter, coordinate recognition programs, and ensure associates stay informed across divisions.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in internal communications, strong writing/editing skills, project management, Canva design experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with UKG HR systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, human resources, or corporate communications.
• Excellent written, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience creating newsletters and employee communications using Microsoft Office and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute engaging internal communications that keep associates informed and connected.
• Create and publish the company's corporate newsletter featuring updates, stories, achievements, and events.
• Manage recognition programs and prepare company-wide announcements.
• Coordinate welcome communications and promotion announcements for new hires and career growth.
• Administer service awards and update timely news on company platforms.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, and Operations to promote initiatives and engagement programs.
• Ensure all communications reflect Thompson Hospitality's culture, mission, and brand standards.
• Track communication effectiveness and suggest improvements to boost engagement.

Skills

Internal communications

Editing

Project management

Canva

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, HR, PR, or related field

Tools

UKG

Job description

Overview

At Thompson Hospitality, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a creative, organized, and people-focused Communications Specialist to join our Employee Engagement team. In this role, you'll help strengthen our company culture by developing engaging internal communications, celebrating employee milestones, coordinating executive onboarding experiences, and ensuring our team members stay informed and connected across all divisions.

If you're passionate about employee engagement, storytelling, and creating memorable experiences for associates, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Develop and distribute engaging internal communications that keep associates informed and connected.
• Create and publish the company's corporate newsletter featuring company updates, team member stories, achievements, and upcoming events.
• Manage the Team Member of the Month recognition program, including communications, announcements, and recognition materials.
• Send welcome communications for all new Home Office corporate associates.
• Prepare and distribute company-wide promotion announcements celebrating employee career growth.
• Administer the company's Service Awards program, recognizing employee milestones and years of service.
• Manage and update the UKG Home Page Gadgets with timely news, announcements, recognition, and important resources.
• Partner with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, and Operations to promote company initiatives and engagement programs.
• Ensure all communications reflect Thompson Hospitality's culture, mission, and brand standards.
• Assist with planning employee appreciation events, recognition initiatives, and company celebrations.
• Track communication effectiveness and recommend improvements to increase employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, human resources, or corporate communications.
• Excellent written, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience creating newsletters and employee communications using Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.
• Experience with UKG or other Human Capital Management (HCM) systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Professional, collaborative, and customer-service focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Graphic design experience using Canva is a requirement.

Competitive Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school

Who We Are

Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.