Senior HR Communications Lead: Change & Engagement

ThermoFisher Scientific; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Waltham, MA is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to lead HR-focused communications strategies that align with business goals and organizational priorities. The role partners with HR executives to translate complex topics into clear messages and to guide change communication across global programs.

You will drive integrated communications planning, stakeholder engagement and executive messaging, while mentoring colleagues and leveraging AI-enabled tools to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience in corporate, internal or employee communications.
• Experience developing and executing strategic communications plans for complex HR initiatives, organizational changes or workforce-related programs.
• Proven ability to counsel senior leaders, influence stakeholders, build consensus and translate business priorities into effective communications strategies.
• Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills, including experience developing executive-level messaging and translating complex or sensitive information into clear, compelling communications.
• Experience leading integrated change communications for large-scale projects or organizational initiatives, including audience analysis, messaging, stakeholder engagement and communications planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted communications advisor to designated members of the HR Executive Team and other HR leaders, partnering with the Director of HR Communications to anticipate communications needs, assess stakeholder considerations and recommend effective approaches aligned with HR and business priorities.
• Develop and lead integrated communications strategies that align with HR objectives, advance organizational priorities and connect initiatives to Thermo Fisher's Mission and broader business goals.
• Lead integrated change communications for complex HR initiatives, including organizational changes, HR transformation programs, technology implementations and integrations.
• Partner with program leaders, HR stakeholders and change-management teams to assess audience impacts, develop targeted messaging and communications plans, and support change readiness and adoption through effective communications.
• Advise HR leaders on communicating organizational priorities, decisions and business-critical initiatives, developing executive messaging, presentations, talking points and colleague communications that build understanding and engagement.
• Proactively identify compelling stories and opportunities to connect HR initiatives, demonstrate business impact and reinforce the value HR delivers to colleagues and the organization.
• Lead the planning, development and delivery of integrated communications across appropriate channels and formats, including digital platforms, intranets, leadership communications and multimedia content.
• Independently write, edit and refine high-quality communications materials while providing strategic direction and editorial guidance to cross-functional contributors.
• Apply audience insights and communications best practices to ensure messages are clear, accessible, timely, engaging and appropriate for a global workforce.
• Build strong partnerships across HR, Global Communications and other business functions to align priorities, coordinate communications and achieve shared objectives.
• Exercise sound judgment, discretion and an enterprise risk and reputation mindset when communicating sensitive workforce-related matters, maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with HR, Legal, Employee Relations and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Establish measurable communications objectives, evaluate effectiveness through engagement data and audience feedback, and use insights to improve colleague understanding, leader effectiveness and communications outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve communications effectiveness through Practical Process Improvement principles, emerging communications practices and the responsible use of digital and AI-enabled tools, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and appropriate human oversight.
• Independently lead complex, cross-functional communications projects, establishing priorities, coordinating resources, managing timelines and delivering high-quality results while navigating ambiguity and competing business needs.
• Share expertise, provide constructive feedback, and coach or mentor communications colleagues and project contributors to strengthen team capabilities and encourage continuous learning.

Skills

Strategic communications

HR communications

Stakeholder management

Change management

Executive messaging

Editorial guidance

Coaching and mentoring

AI-enabled tools awareness

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Digital platforms

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Waltham, MA is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to lead HR-focused communications strategies that align with business goals and organizational priorities. The role partners with HR executives to translate complex topics into clear messages and to guide change communication across global programs.

You will drive integrated communications planning, stakeholder engagement and executive messaging, while mentoring colleagues and leveraging AI-enabled tools to