Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist Description - Role Overview HP Corvallis is seeking a highly collaborative and execution-driven leader to manage sitewide communications, employee forums, training programs, and onboarding experience . This role establishes a single point of ownership for how the site: Communicate with employees Delivers employee forums (Town Halls, Coffee Talks, AEMs) Develops and onboard the workforce The position partners closely with the Site Program Lead, Site Council Lead, L&D, and Recruiting to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of communications, employee forums, and workforce programs aligned to site and enterprise priorities. Key Responsibilities 1. Sitewide Communications Leadership Own and manage the site communications strategy, calendar, and governance model Develop and deliver: Sitewide emails, announcements, and newsletters Weekly and monthly communication cadence Leadership communications (town halls, Manager Exchange messaging) Manage communication channels, including: Microsoft Teams channels SharePoint / site communication hubs Digital signage (e.g., Priscilla, desktop messaging) Serve as central intake for communications; managing workflows, approvals, and prioritization Partner with CREWS, EHS, HR, and leadership to ensure aligned, accurate messaging Utilize tools such as Smartsheet and Forms to manage requests and processes 2. Employee Engagement & Leadership Forums Partner with Site Council Lead and site organization leadership to plan and deliver: Sitewide town halls Coffee talks and leadership forums Manager Exchange sessions Lead end-to-end execution of employee forums , including: Agenda development and content coordination Speaker preparation and alignment Room and A/V logistics Run-of-show planning and facilitation support Enable employee engagement (Q&A intake, follow-up communications) Support corporate All-Employee Meetings (AEMs) hosted or broadcast at the Corvallis site: Deliver on-site execution for in-person events Organize and manage watch party experiences for virtual events Ensure consistent, high-quality employee experience across all formats Partner with leadership and communications stakeholders to: · Enable employee engagement (Q&A intake, follow-up communications) 3. Training, Onboarding & Workforce Development Own and manage the sitewide training and development program Develop and maintain role-based learning plans across site functions Support and scale sitewide certification programs in partnership with engineering, operations, and SMEs Build and manage a sitewide training calendar and delivery cadence Ensure training and certification tracking in enterprise systems (e.g., SABA) Monitor and report on training effectiveness and participation Onboarding & New Employee Experience Serve as site liaison to corporate onboarding programs , ensuring alignment between enterprise onboarding and Corvallis site experience Lead and continuously improve the on-site New Employee Orientation (NEO) program, including: Agenda design and content development Coordination with speakers and functional partners Delivery of a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience Partner with Recruiting and HR to ensure a seamless transition from candidate to fully onboard employee , including: Alignment of recruiting messaging with site communications Coordination of onboarding touchpoints and employee experience Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in communications, program management, learning & development, or related field Strong written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to manage cross-functional programs and stakeholders Preferred Experience in corporate/internal communications, onboarding, or training program leadership Experience supporting employee experience or site engagement initiatives Familiarity with Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Forms, and LMS platforms (e.g., SABA) HP Competencies & Success Profile Results & Execution: Delivers communications, onboarding, and training with high quality and reliability Collaboration & Influence: Partners effectively across leadership, HR, and Recruiting Communication & Storytelling: Translates complex topics into clear, actionable messaging Customer Focus (Employee Experience): Designs the employee journey from onboarding through development Business Acumen: Aligns communications and workforce programs with site priorities Innovation & Process Improvement: Builds scalable, repeatable systems Scope & Impact Drives how the Corvallis site: Communicates (clarity, cadence, consistency) Engage employees (town halls, forums, AEMs) Onboards new hires (corporate + site experience) Develops capability (training and certifications) Acts as a central connector across the employee lifecycle : Recruiting → Onboarding → Engagement → Development Establishes scalable, repeatable processes across communications, engagement, onboarding, and training Job Level (Target: Manager) This role is intended to operate at least a specialist level Individual Contributor level , with responsibility for: End-to-end ownership of communications, engagement forums, onboarding, and training programs Cross-functional influence without direct authority Independent execution with strong partnership to site leadership Why This Role This position plays a critical role in connecting employees to: Clear, consistent communication Meaningful engagement with leadership Strong onboarding and first-day experience Structured development and learning opportunities It enables the Corvallis site to operate as a connected, informed, and continuously developing organization . Education & Experience Recommended • Four-year or Graduate Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. • Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in communications, research and analysis, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience. The pay range for this role is $83,000 to $127,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 11 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview ) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 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