VP HR Communications, People Programs

VP HR Communications, People Programs | Children's Health

About the Role

Join our HR Executive Team to lead the development and execution of effective employee communication strategies that enhance understanding of and engagement in Children's Health People programs. As a key member of the Human Resources Learning and Leadership Institute (HRLLI) and Senior Leadership Team, you will create and deliver employee-facing content that is informative, inclusive, innovative, and engaging, ensuring HR content aligns with Children's Health vision, values, and inclusive culture priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with HR executives to understand strategic priorities and develop communication plans to support desired results
• Ensure alignment on communication content, strategy, and messaging for HRLLI executive team
• Lead development of strategic presentations and town hall materials for enterprise-wide gatherings
• Capture the authentic voice of leadership in written communications and shape internal communications narrative
• In partnership with other HR executives and key stakeholders, design and implement change management strategies to support complex HR initiatives

Program Management

• Develop and deliver employee communication campaigns for key programs that span across the employment life cycle including annual enrollment, performance management, merit planning, and talent planning
• Maintain a comprehensive HRLLI Communications calendar with timely content across multiple channels
• Measure impact of communication efforts and develop insights to inform future strategies
• Oversee employee intranet knowledge documents and ensure effective governance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Strong partnership and collaboration with Marketing & Communications and Digital IS teams to ensure consistency and alignment with enterprise strategies
• Build trusted relationships with HR leaders by providing strategic messaging advice
• Manage relationships with HR Communication vendors, overseeing contracts and ensuring adherence to service level agreements
• Support HR Centers of Expertise with tailored communications to increase employee engagement and support a positive employee experience

Qualifications

Experience

• At least 10 years' experience in progressive leadership roles in communications and change management strategies with a focus on support for Human Resources and employee communications
• Significant track record of success in support of major and complex people communications
• Proven leadership to develop, maintain and capitalize on relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Proven experience in managing internal communications, executive communications and publications to increase support of HR Centers of Expertise and employee engagement
• Experience operating effectively in medium to large organizations with complex and matrixed reporting structures
• Strong project management skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Innovative thinker with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
• Collaborative work style with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
• Superior management skills: ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
• Experience in building, mentoring and coaching high-performing teams
• Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interface with senior leadership
• Passion for the mission of Children's Health

Children's Health is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and seek candidates who will contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence.

Apply now to join our mission: To Make Life Better for Children

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

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