Taylor and Francis Hiring for HR Communications Manager Job at Philadelphia, PA Full Time

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated HR Communications expert to join our Global Internal Communication team. This is a role that will enhance employee engagement and the company’s employer value proposition by ensuring that HR strategy, activities, policies, programs and resources are communicated clearly and effectively.

Always looking at the bigger picture, you will be an expert communicator, ideally with a background in HR and developing effective HR communications strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly global business, serving as a trusted business partner to senior leaders and developing strategic communications initiatives across a broad spectrum of HR activities.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Communication, you will:

• Create and lead the execution of effective communication strategies for all major HR initiatives internally and externally that support business priorities, solve problems, or address opportunities.
• Develop engaging campaigns with appropriate visual and written communications such as articles, blogs, web pages, emails, social media posts, infographics, videos, Q&As, presentations and scripts. Key areas of focus currently include culture; diversity, equity and inclusion; wellbeing; learning & development; talent acquisition; reward and recognition.
• Serve as trusted partner to the Global HR Director, DE&I Lead, Cultural Officer, and the HR senior leadership team to strengthen their communications and provide guidance on employee impact to help shape HR policy, programs and decision-making. Provide support and guidance for other members of the People Team to become more effective communicators.
• Create and maintain an exceptional digital colleague experience with HR through intranet and internet, collaboration tools, apps, etc., ensuring the quality, accessibility and discoverability of policy documents, handbooks, procedures, guidelines, and other HR resources.
• Develop a strong, consistent communications approach for organisational change.
• Improve the efficiency of HR communications through better processes, collaboration and organisation.
• Work closely with other members of the Internal Communication team and Corporate Communications team to contribute to the overall communications strategy for Taylor & Francis, align on priorities, coordinate activities, and ensure consistent messaging.
• Measure HR communication effectiveness through qualitative and quantitative methods and tools. Leverage insights to continuously improve and adjust approaches.

What we are looking for:

• Prior experience of leading communication strategy for a HR function, with good knowledge of HR disciplines. Work experience within HR is an advantage but not essential.
• Demonstrable success in internal communication and a deep understanding of how it supports business strategy. Experience in an external communications role is an advantage.
• Experience with digital communication tools, including social media, collaboration tools (notably Microsoft Office 365), all MS Office packages, and multimedia (audio/video).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to build relationships, work with and influence stakeholders of all levels.
• The ability to work through change and deal with ambiguity
• The ability to see the bigger picture for the organisation and translate that into effective communication strategy and tactics.
• The ability to understand a communication need, issue or opportunity and develop an effective solution.
• Experience and confidence to take initiative, ownership, and drive progress.
• Communicate and engage at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Understanding the many customers within the business.
• Excellent project management and self-motivation skills.
• A proven track record of delivering to targets and objectives.
• Handle highly sensitive or confidential materials.
• A critical and creative thinker, who seeks opportunities to deliver improvements
• Interest and understanding of using technology to support communication and collaboration.

Additional Information

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary
• Ample paid time off + 3 days off at Christmas
• Sick time
• Medical & vision benefits
• Volunteering days per year
• Day off for your birthday
• 401(k) match
• Flexible working schedule
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

Additional information

This role will report into the Director of Internal Communication. You must have the right to work and live in the Unites States. This role may be remote with the requirement to be located on the East Coast in order to have the most overlap to work with colleagues in the UK.

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.