Internal Communications Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Employee Communications Lead in the United States. You will develop and execute communication strategies that align with HP Solutions business priorities, crafting a consistent narrative and delivering internal communications across leadership updates, campaigns, and events.

You will manage intranet platforms, analytics, and multi-channel content, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external agencies to drive engagement and timely information for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in employee/internal communications, journalism, marketing, or related fields.
• Experience managing enterprise-wide communication programs and employee engagement initiatives preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong project and program management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Deep understanding of employee communications strategies, channels, tools, and best practices.
• Experience developing presentations, videos, digital content, and campaigns.
• Strong organizational, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business priorities into clear, engaging employee communications.
• Experience with intranet management, distribution platforms, and communications analytics.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing agencies, contractors, and budgets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive employee communication strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Create and maintain a consistent narrative that reinforces the value, strategy, and direction of HP Solutions.
• Draft and deliver internal communications including announcements, leadership updates, campaigns, and event materials.
• Develop messaging frameworks, editorial calendars, and multi-quarter roadmaps.
• Gather employee feedback to improve communications effectiveness and engagement.
• Plan and execute All Employee Meetings and leadership events; drive engagement communications and content development.
• Manage the HPS intranet and other internal communications platforms.
• Manage enterprise communications tools such as email distribution platforms.
• Collaborate with CoS teams and agencies to publish multimedia content (videos, infographics, assets).
• Develop a content strategy with CoS leads to align with business needs and culture.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to track communication effectiveness and project status.
• Partner with HPS teams for consistent, timely employee communications.
• Provide editorial guidance and communications consulting across the organization.
• Support the development of new employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, agencies, and contractors as required.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Storytelling

Project management

Program management

Employee communications strategy

Stakeholder management

Content development

communications analytics

Intranet management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or related

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive employee communication strategies aligned to HPS business priorities.
• Create and maintain a consistent narrative that reinforces the value, strategy, and direction of HP Solutions.
• Draft and deliver internal communications including organizational announcements, leadership updates, business communications, employee campaigns, and special event materials.
• Develop messaging frameworks, communications plans, editorial calendars, and multi-quarter communication roadmaps.
• Gather employee feedback and insights to improve communications effectiveness and engagement.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of All Employee Meetings (AEMs), leadership events, and driving employee engagement communications, including content development, speaker preparation, video production, technical coordination, surveys, and follow-up communications.
• Manage and maintain the HPS intranet and other internal communications platforms.
• Manage enterprise communications tools, including email distribution platforms such as Poppulo.
• Work with HPS CoS teams and agency to create, coordinate, and publish multimedia content, including videos, presentations, infographics, and digital assets.
• In partnership with the CoS employee engagement and business planning leads, develop a content strategy that aligns business needs, supports a vibrant HPS culture, and helps deliver timely and relevant information to employees.
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track communication effectiveness, employee engagement, and project status.
• Partner across HPS teams to ensure consistent, timely, and effective employee communications.
• Provide editorial guidance, writing support, and communications consulting across the organization.
• Support the development of new employee engagement and communications initiatives.
• Manage external vendors, agencies, contractors, and communications-related budgets as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 5–10 years of experience in employee communications, internal communications, journalism, marketing, or related fields.
• Experience managing enterprise-wide communication programs and employee engagement initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge & Skills.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong project and program management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of employee communications strategies, channels, tools, and best practices.
• Experience developing presentations, videos, digital content, and communication campaigns.
• Strong organizational, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business priorities into clear, engaging employee communications.
• Experience with intranet management, distribution platforms, and communications analytics.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing agencies, contractors, and budgets preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing employee communication strategies, managing enterprise communication programs, and creating engaging content across various channels. Proficient in project management, stakeholder collaboration, and utilizing communication analytics to enhance employee engagement.