Strategic HR Communications Lead for M&A & Transformation

Gosnaphop; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High-visibility role

Impact during growth

M&A communications

Process improvements

Global exposure

Job summary

Addison Group in Chicago is seeking an experienced HR Communications Specialist to partner with HR and leadership during growth, acquisitions, and organizational change. You will develop thoughtful communication strategies, craft executive-level content, and ensure clear, consistent messaging across major initiatives.

The successful candidate will be a polished communicator who can build programs, structure fast-moving environments, and translate complex business information into engaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related discipline; equivalent professional experience may also be considered.
• 8+ years of progressive experience within corporate communications, internal communications, executive communications, or a related function.
• 5+ years of experience developing high-level written communications for diverse employee and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated experience supporting communications related to mergers and acquisitions, integrations, organizational transformation, or significant change initiatives.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to advise and collaborate with senior-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and message-development skills with strong attention to audience, tone, and detail.
• Experience within testing, inspection, certification, professional services, food safety, life sciences, manufacturing, or another complex/global business environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and create structure within a rapidly changing organization.
• Creative and strategic mindset with the ability to identify new approaches to employee communication and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies supporting mergers, acquisitions, organizational changes, and broader business transformation efforts.
• Create comprehensive communication plans tied to HR initiatives, employee engagement, and company-wide priorities.
• Serve as a strategic communications partner to HR executives and other senior business leaders.
• Turn complex organizational information into concise, engaging, and easy-to-understand employee communications.
• Draft executive messaging, leadership presentations, talking points, FAQs, announcements, and other internal communication materials.
• Oversee communication initiatives from initial planning and stakeholder discussions through content creation and final distribution.
• Collaborate with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional partners to maintain consistent messaging across the organization.
• Support communications surrounding key HR programs, including benefits and open enrollment initiatives.
• Help establish processes, communication standards, and tools that strengthen the overall internal communications function.
• Review employee feedback and engagement indicators to determine communication effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Executive communications

Internal communications

Change management

Strategic writing

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Addison Group in Chicago is seeking an experienced HR Communications Specialist to partner with HR and leadership during growth, acquisitions, and organizational change. You will develop thoughtful communication strategies, craft executive-level content, and ensure clear, consistent messaging across major initiatives.

The successful candidate will be a polished communicator who can build programs, structure fast-moving environments, and translate complex business information into engaging