Internal Comm Specialist, Talent & OE (Hybrid/Remote)

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness program

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

PTO 120 hours/year

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Educational assistance program

Parental/adoption leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop and deliver internal communications that inform employees, support organizational objectives, and enhance awareness of company initiatives across channels.

The role will coordinate campaigns, content creation, channel management, and measurement to improve engagement while aligning with brand standards and ensuring audience-appropriate messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field; or equivalent education and/or experience
• 2 years of relevant communications, employee communications, public relations, content development, or related experience
• Experience in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication strategies and campaigns that effectively disseminate information regarding company programs, policies, processes, performance, and initiatives
• Develop and deliver internal communication content across multiple channels, including emails, newsletters, intranet content, and employee updates that support organizational objectives, key messages, employee engagement
• Draft, review, design, and edit communications to ensure messages are clear, accurate, engaging, audience-appropriate, and aligned with organizational standards and brand expectations
• Select and manage communication channels and tools to maximize message reach, accessibility, and effectiveness for targeted employee audiences, while reducing redundancy and creating a cohesive experience
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across employee groups by supporting internal communication platforms, communities, feedback mechanisms, and knowledge-sharing resources
• Measure communication effectiveness through employee engagement, reach, and feedback data, and recommend improvements to enhance future communications
• Support the evaluation, implementation, and administration of communication tools, technologies, and processes that improve information sharing and employee awareness
• Partner with leaders and business stakeholders to develop aligned communication strategies, messaging, engagement approaches, and delivery plans that support program objectives and stakeholder needs
• Stays current on communication best practices and emerging technologies to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of programs, resources, and communications
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Editing

Content development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop and deliver internal communications that inform employees, support organizational objectives, and enhance awareness of company initiatives across channels.

The role will coordinate campaigns, content creation, channel management, and measurement to improve engagement while aligning with brand standards and ensuring audience-appropriate messaging.