Intranet Specialist/Platform Expert

Open Systems Technologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,880 - 103,320; Part time

Job summary

A financial firm in New York is seeking an Intranet Specialist/Platform Expert to join their team. The role involves collaborating with technology teams to build and maintain an effective intranet, ensuring optimal user experience and structure. Candidates should have expertise in HTML, CSS, PHP, as well as experience in intranet systems and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers $50-75 per hour for approximately six months and requires local applicants only.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and/or building intranet systems or employee portals.
• Strong understanding of UX and information architecture principles.
• Experience in content strategy or internal communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Tech to build the structure and functionality of the new intranet.
• Implement and configure folders, pages, and navigation for usability.
• Provide guidance on UX/UI and overall look and feel.

Skills

HTML

CSS

PHP

User Experience (UX)

Stakeholder Management

Tools

SharePoint

Confluence

Notion

Job description

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A financial firm is looking for an Intranet Specialist/Platform Expert to join their team in New York, NY.

Pay: $50-75/hr

Duration: ~6 months

Must be local to NYC/No relocation

No c2c/third parties

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Tech to build the structure and functionality of the new intranet using selected tools/platforms
• Implement and configure folders, pages, and navigation for optimal usability
• Ensure compatibility across devices and platforms
• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to understand the types of content needed and the best ways to present it
• Provide guidance on UX/UI, information architecture, and overall look and feel
• Recommend best practices for content categorization, naming conventions, and user flows
• Create and manage a project plan with clear milestones and timelines
• Facilitate workshops or feedback sessions with internal users to gather insights and test prototypes
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders throughout the build process
• Provide clear documentation of structure, processes, and recommendations for future maintenance
• Train internal teams on how to update and manage content post-launch

Qualifications

• Primary languages and Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, and PHP are the main three, but open to other programming languages
• Proven experience designing and/or building intranet systems or employee portals
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and information architecture principles
• Comfortable working across Tech and HR teams; excellent stakeholder management
• Familiarity with common intranet platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, Notion, or similar)
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Experience in content strategy or internal communications a plus