HR Communications Strategist

Bechtel

Reston (VA)

Remote

USD 107,000 - 155,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Reston, VA is seeking an HR Communications Specialist who can translate complex HR programs into clear, engaging communications across a global workforce. You will partner with HR, Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards, manage drafts through delivery, and explore AI and new channels to reach colleagues worldwide.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5–8 years of HR communications experience, with strong writing, editing, and project management skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Communications or related field; 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years in lieu of a degree.
Experience in HR, employee or change communications; experience within a large, global or distributed organization is preferred.
Experience using internal communications tools and channels, such as SharePoint, Viva Engage, Microsoft Teams, email distribution platforms, intranet content management systems and Canva.
Understanding of employee engagement measurement, survey data and sentiment, and how to use findings to improve communications.
Working knowledge of change communications and how it helps employees navigate organizational change.
Ability to adapt communications for different employee populations, roles, geographies and organizational levels.
Understanding of communications channels and the ability to recommend appropriate formats, messengers and timing for different audiences.
Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies and how they can help us reach a global workforce.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver communications plans that support people priorities across the enterprise.
Support change communications for organizational shifts, policy updates and process changes, developing clear messaging, timelines and leader toolkits.
Develop content and coordinate campaigns for benefits, Total Rewards, performance cycles and open enrollment.
Partner with Talent Acquisition on employer brand and recruitment marketing, connecting HR messaging with our external talent story.
Draft and edit communications for HR leaders, including emails, town hall remarks, talking points and intranet content, coordinating review and approval with the communications team.
Develop manager and leader 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.
Track communications effectiveness, including open rates, engagement, sentiment and program participation, and use findings to improve plans.
Support sensitive and confidential communications with discretion and sound judgment.
Use feedback and channel performance to improve communications plans and content.
Maintain HR communications calendars and coordinate timelines and approvals to avoid message overload across time zones.