HR Internal Communications Specialist

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking an experienced HR Communications professional to develop and implement the communications strategy for the HR organization. The role provides counsel to HR leadership, supports issues management, and collaborates with multiple internal HR partners to ensure a cohesive HR communications program.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in a related field, 5 years in HR with 2 in HR communications, and 2 years of project management experience in HR settings.

Qualifications

• Education in HR, marketing, communications, journalism, or related field.
• Five years of HR experience including two years in HR communications.
• At least one year handling policy revisions/updates.
• Two years of general project management experience, preferably in HR.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the HR communications strategy and content across the HR organization.
• Provides communications counsel to HR leadership and supports issues management.
• Manages policy reviews and updates and collaborates with HR partners to drive engaging communications.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Project management

Education

BA/BS in HR, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Adobe/QuarkXPress

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

JOB SUMMARY: Develops and implements the communications strategy and content across the Human Resources organization to promote awareness of the organization's employee value proposition, supports employee engagement, ensures effective and consistent HR communications, and manages ongoing function of policy review and updates. Provides communications counsel to the HR leadership team. Serves as an active participant in issues management, interacts with multiple internal HR partners to drive relevant and engaging communications, while ensuring a coherent HR communication strategy is developed and administered.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: B.A./B.S. in HR, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.

Work Experience (Years and Area): Five (5) years of functional/professional experience in an HR setting, including two (2) years handling and/or assisting with HR communications and at least one (1) year doing policy revisions and or updates.

Management Experience (Years and Area):Two (2) years of general project management experience, preferably in an HR environment

Equipment Operated: Standard Office Equipment

Special Requirements

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Writing /Composing: Correspondence / Reports

Other Skills: Analytical; Research; MS Word; MS Excel

Work Schedule: Flexible; Telework

Other Requirements: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook); experience with various page layout software such as Adobe and/or QuarkXPress preferred; working knowledge of HR functions, change management, and organizational design. Must demonstrate the ability to provide strategic communications counsel to executive and senior management. Must have ability to develop and leverage multiple communication channels including but not limited to email, guideline documents, inter-office memorandum, presentations and intranet content.