People Communications & Engagement Lead

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a People Communications and Engagement Lead within the Organizational Effectiveness group. The role focuses on change management strategy, planning and delivery, supporting the vision and mission of the People Communications team.

Primary work involves managing change management and communications for Data and AI projects, with potential evolution as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration with Learning and Development, content creation for firm platforms, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, psychology, or other relevant area.
• Excellent writing and grammar skills.
• Prior change management and communications experience.
• Superior knowledge of the MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct change impact assessment across audiences and phases of the project.
• Develop change management and communication strategies and plans based on change impact assessment results.
• Collaborate with the people communications team to create and deliver project communications using standards, processes, tools and templates.
• Collaborate with Learning and Development to determine training strategies and assist training execution.
• Develop change network strategy and lead change activations.
• Plan and manage firm-wide communications initiatives for Data and AI.
• Contribute to firm-wide communications for all departments or committees.
• Oversee content creation and editing on firm platforms (e.g., Sidley communications).
• Drive and refine overarching communication plan, approach and methodology.
• Consult with department managers and SMEs on change and communications needs.
• Lead and participate in strategic initiatives for the People Communications team.

Skills

Change management

Communications

Writing

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, psychology, or relevant area

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The People Communications and Engagement Lead position is in the Organizational Effectiveness group, on the People Communications and Engagement team. This position focuses on change management strategy, planning and delivery. In addition, the position also supports the vision and mission of the People Communications team at Sidley and is responsible for working with the team to build the foundation of People Communications to support the vision. This position will primary work to manage and drive change management and communications for projects in the Data and AI space, though that could change as the team and work evolve.Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct change impact assessment across audiences and phases of the project.Develop change management and communication strategies and plans based on change impact assessment results.Collaborate with the people communications team to create and deliver project communications, leveraging existing standards, processes, tools and templates.Collaborate with Learning and Development team to determine training strategies and approaches and help execute training.Develop change network strategy and plan and lead change network activations.Plan and manage firm-wide communications initiatives associated with Data and AI.Contribute to firm-wide communications initiatives associated with all departments or administrative committees.Oversee content creation and editing on all firm communication platforms (@Sidley, Sidley TV, etc.).Drive and refine over-arching communication plan, approach and methodology.Consult with department managers, directors and subject matter experts regarding change and communications needs.Lead and participate in strategic initiatives for the People Communications team.Education and/or Experience:Required:Bachelor’s degree in communications, psychology, or other relevant areaExcellent writing and grammar skillsPrior change management and communications experienceSuperior knowledge of the MS Office SuitePreferred:Previous experiencing doing change management or communications for Data and AI tool implementations.Other Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities#LI-Hybrid#LI-MR1The target salary range for this role is:107,000 - $147,200 if located in Illinois.Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits .To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.