Job Posting Title: HR Communications Specialist

Job Summary:

This position will provide significant writing support for the Human Resources department at Southern Company Services, with a dotted line to Corporate Communications. The successful candidate will be a strong writer who has demonstrated the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and meaningfully to audiences of diverse backgrounds and levels across the organization. The candidate should be able to partner effectively with HR stakeholders to execute on and support the HR communications strategy using his/her strong understanding of communication channels and messaging that supports employee engagement. 

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, HR, PR or related field.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in corporate communication or public relations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and project management experience required

Behavioral Attributes:

• Possesses a positive, customer-first attitude.
• Takes initiative and ownership of assignments.
• Highly motivated, demonstrates strong initiative, and works well with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized and innovative.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and multiple tasks.
• Strong team player, working collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Corporate Communication point of contact for HR departments
• Collaborate with HR department contacts to create high-quality content, including but not limited to presentations, written communications, mailed communications and other forms of communication, as needed, in support of company goals and business unit priorities
• Interact, inform, and influence clients on proper and impactful messaging, to tell the HR story, using communications best practices and leveraging appropriate platforms
• Maintain HR communications calendar to ensure timing and delivery of requested content aligns with HR customer experience strategy
• Partner with HR stakeholders to develop and execute innovative campaign ideas aligned with communications roadmap and business opportunities
• Partner with HR stakeholders to support vendor strategies and communications, as needed
• Partner with OpCo communications teams to ensure awareness of opportunities to collaborate and understand how best to share HR messaging for the greatest impact
• Understand complex business issues and deliver messages to internal audiences in an easy-to-comprehend and effective manner
• Ensure all HR communication materials meet company standards and explore new ways to support business units and engage all employees through both education and awareness 
• Research, write, edit, proofread, produce, and distribute print, online and video communications to targeted audiences internally and externally
• Effectively communicate during tight deadlines, multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Review and consult with stakeholders on analytics to assess communication effectiveness
• Create high quality, compelling company-wide communications for a variety of channels (email, video, websites, social media) 
• Work with managers, directors and HR leadership to support communication initiatives
• Other duties will be assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas simply and meaningfully.
• Demonstrated ability to write for various forms – print publications, websites, videos, etc.
• Track record of communications-related accountability.
• Experience in creating communications strategies and campaigns.
• Strong listening, creative thinking, analytical, problem-solving, relationship-building skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal, consulting, and negotiation skills.
• Able to work independently and manage projects.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take photographs and record video.
• Experienced in web communications and social media.
• Knowledge of content management tools and web design is a plus.
• Knowledge of marketing, branding concepts, and Associated Press style.
• Knowledge of the energy industry is preferred.
• Published writing samples required.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; knowledge of Excel is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as needed.