HR Communications Specialist

Strategic Internal Communications | Mission-Driven Organization

Location: Hybrid (Washington, District of Columbia Metro Area Preferred)
Employment Type: Contract with Potential for Long-Term Opportunity

Shape the Employee Experience Through Strategic Communication

We are partnering with a highly respected, mission-driven organization seeking an experienced HR Communications Specialist to help strengthen and elevate internal communications across a dynamic People Strategy function.

This opportunity is ideal for a polished communications professional who understands that effective communication is more than writing emails. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner to leaders and stakeholders, helping to plan, develop, coordinate, and execute communications that drive employee engagement, organizational alignment, and business outcomes.

If you thrive at the intersection of communications, strategy, employee experience, and stakeholder partnership, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

As the HR Communications Specialist, you will help bring structure, consistency, and strategy to employee communications initiatives across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify communication needs, priorities, and objectives
• Developing comprehensive communication plans, messaging frameworks, and communication calendars
• Creating and executing employee communications across multiple channels
• Drafting and editing high-impact content including employee announcements, leadership messaging, manager toolkits, intranet content, and organizational updates
• Coordinating stakeholder input, review cycles, approvals, and communication delivery timelines
• Ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, audience-appropriate, and aligned with organizational priorities
• Managing multiple communication initiatives simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Tracking communication activities and supporting continuous improvement efforts
• Serving as a trusted communications advisor to internal stakeholders and leaders

What Success Looks Like

The person selected for this role will be viewed as more than a content creator.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Build communication strategies from the ground up
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Influence and collaborate across multiple levels of an organization
• Translate business and HR objectives into clear, actionable messaging
• Bring order and structure to communication processes
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Deliver communications that are thoughtful, polished, and effective

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in internal communications, HR communications, organizational communications, employee communications, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience creating and executing communication plans and strategies
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience partnering with leadership teams and managing stakeholder relationships
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills

Experience with:

• Microsoft 365 Suite
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• Internal communication platforms
• Intranet or knowledge management systems
• Project tracking and collaboration tools

Ideal Background

The strongest candidates may come from:

• Healthcare organizations
• Nonprofit organizations
• Research institutions
• Associations
• Universities
• Government or public sector organizations
• Highly regulated industries
• Large corporate environments with sophisticated internal communications functions

What Will Set You Apart

We are particularly interested in professionals who can demonstrate experience with:

• Executive and leadership communications
• Employee engagement initiatives
• Organizational change communications
• Manager communication toolkits
• Enterprise-wide communication planning
• Workforce communications
• Cross-functional stakeholder management

Candidates who have successfully supported HR, People Operations, Talent, Organizational Development, or Employee Experience teams will be highly competitive.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organization where communication is viewed as a strategic business function. You’ll work alongside thoughtful leaders, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and help shape the employee experience through effective communication and partnership.

We are seeking professionals who bring executive-level polish, intellectual curiosity, strong business acumen, and a genuine passion for helping organizations communicate more effectively.

If you’re a strategic communicator who enjoys influencing outcomes, building relationships, and creating communications that drive engagement and alignment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your expertise to an organization where your work will make a meaningful impact.