Talent and OE Communications Specialist

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay &浮

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Educational Assistance Program

Parental and Adoption Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Patterson Perks Program

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop, coordinate, and deliver internal communications that inform employees and support organizational objectives across multiple channels.

You will create content, manage channels, and ensure messages are clear and aligned with brand standards. You will partner with leaders and stakeholders, measure engagement, and implement best practices in communications, while staying current on new tools and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field; or equivalent education and/or experience
• 2 years of relevant communications, employee communications, public relations, content development, or related experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication strategies and campaigns for company programs, policies, processes, performance, and initiatives
• Develop and deliver internal content across emails, intranet, newsletters, and employee updates
• Draft, review, design, and edit communications for clarity, accuracy, and audience-appropriate messaging
• Select and manage channels to maximize reach and cohesive employee experience
• Support internal communication platforms, communities, feedback mechanisms, and knowledge sharing
• Measure engagement and feedback to inform improvements
• Partner with leaders to align messaging with program objectives and stakeholder needs
• Stay current on best practices and emerging technologies in corporate communications

Skills

Clear communication

Content development

Editing

Multichannel delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-driven communication

Education

Bachelor's in Communications or related field

Job description

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

This role requires in-office attendance two days per week. Fully remote consideration may be available for qualified French-Canadian speaking candidates.

Job Summary

The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering internal communications that inform employees, support organizational objectives, and enhance awareness of company initiatives, programs, and activities. This role is accountable for creating effective communication content and selecting appropriate channels to engage target audiences, strengthen employee understanding, and promote consistent messaging across the organization.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate communication strategies and campaigns that effectively disseminate information regarding company programs, policies, processes, performance, and initiatives
• Develop and deliver internal communication content across multiple channels, including emails, newsletters, intranet content, and employee updates that support organizational objectives, key messages, employee engagement
• Draft, review, design, and edit communications to ensure messages are clear, accurate, engaging, audience-appropriate, and aligned with organizational standards and brand expectations
• Select and manage communication channels and tools to maximize message reach, accessibility, and effectiveness for targeted employee audiences, while reducing redundancy and creating a cohesive experience
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across employee groups by supporting internal communication platforms, communities, feedback mechanisms, and knowledge‑sharing resources
• Measure communication effectiveness through employee engagement, reach, and feedback data, and recommend improvements to enhance future communications
• Support the evaluation, implementation, and administration of communication tools, technologies, and processes that improve information sharing and employee awareness
• Partner with leaders and business stakeholders to develop aligned communication strategies, messaging, engagement approaches, and delivery plans that support program objectives and stakeholder needs
• Stays current on communication best practices and emerging technologies to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of programs, resources, and communications
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field; or equivalent education and/or experience
• 2 years of relevant communications, employee communications, public relations, content development, or related experience

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting internal corporate communications programs
• Experience utilizing digital communication platforms, intranet tools, or employee engagement technologies
• Fluency in Canadian French, and/or Spanish languages

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of communication principles, content development, editing, and message delivery practices
• Ability to develop clear, concise, and audience-focused communications across multiple channels
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and persuasive communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with employees, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information to develop accurate and effective communications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs
• Proficiency in evaluating communication effectiveness and recommending improvements to increase engagement and reach

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Communicate/Hearing Frequently

Communicate/Talking Frequently

Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently

Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently

Complete Tasks Independently Frequently

Constantly Maintain Focus Constantly Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly Vision Constantly Hand/Eye Coordination Occasionally Bend Rarely Complete Tasks in a Noisy Environment Rarely Feeling/Grasping/Handling Rarely Move/Traverse Rarely Repetitive Motions Rarely Environmental Conditions Office: This position primarily operates in a professional office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building's primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers, and other office equipment and devices for professional services. Remote: This position primarily completes work from a remote setting, most commonly, a home office. This may be referenced as flexible workplace.

What's In It For You

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $68,300.00 - $88,766.67

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.