Hr Comms Officer

JOB TITLE: HR Communications Officer, Internal
DEPARTMENT: Business Human Resources
PAY RATE: £35,000
LOCATION: Office-based - Maidenhead

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

We are seeking an experienced HR Communications Officer to join our Business Human Resources department on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in planning, designing, creating, delivering, and reviewing internal communications content. You will be responsible for informing employees about the company's direction in a positive and professional manner through various mediums including newsletters, videos, and internal announcements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Internal Communications Strategy: Implement the internal communications strategy in collaboration with the CHRD and BAC where necessary.
• Content Creation and Delivery: Create and disseminate bespoke internal communications content, such as employee newsletters, fleet news, announcements, and email bulletins. Ensure consistency across all mediums and different sites/divisions.
• Email Communication: Track and plan email communications, managing multiple email addresses including BHR Comms, PRIDE, Wellbeing, and Engagement.
• Newsletter Production: Produce and disseminate a quarterly newsletter featuring diverse employee-centric content and maintain an archive.
• Fleet News: Produce and disseminate Fleet News publications, ensuring content is informative and archives are maintained.
• Wellbeing and Engagement: Support the Wellbeing and Employee Engagement (WEET) team lead in producing an annual strategy and organize UK-wide events.
• Public Affairs Liaison: Ensure internal communications are consistent with external communications.
• Employee Feedback: Respond to feedback from employees and review suggestions with the CHRD to improve internal communications.
• IT Proficiency: Utilize IT packages such as Adobe InDesign, Camtasia, and Premiere Pro to create custom content and review the market for suitable communication tools.
• Induction Support: Assist in delivering the Commercial Induction, including presenting to new employees and creating bios and video clips.
• Video Production: Create video clips with GM/Site Directors for divisional use.
• Site Familiarization: Implement a program to become familiar with company businesses, requiring travel (25% of time) to UK sites, regional meetings, and field accompaniment.
• Event Coordination: Manage HR-sponsored events throughout the year, including out-of-hours work.
• SharePoint Management: Manage the BHR SharePoint page and all digital internal HR systems for the CHRD.
• Vendor Liaison: Coordinate with external vendors on costs, publication times, and content to ensure professional, accurate, and engaging publications.
• Additional Duties: Carry out other duties as required by the CHRD.

BACKGROUND

Education:

• Graduate in Graphic Design
• English A Level
• Intermediate use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Qualification in Internal Communications or working towards one

Experience:

• Presentation skills and audience engagement
• Creative writing
• Experience in a high-pressure environment
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign
• Photography and video editing
• Familiarity with Camtasia Software for video editing

PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES:

• Staying current with communication channels
• Adhering to company branding guidelines
• Re-prioritizing tasks according to business needs
• Understanding the business dynamics

If you are a highly skilled communicator with a passion for engaging internal audiences and a flair for creative content creation, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our dynamic HR team.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.