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Talent and OE Communications Specialist

Primary Location Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota Job ID R111743 Apply

Job Summary
The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering internal communications that inform employees, support organizational objectives, and enhance awareness of company initiatives, programs, and activities. This role is accountable for creating effective communication content and selecting appropriate channels to engage target audiences, strengthen employee understanding, and promote consistent messaging across the organization.

Essential Functions

  • Coordinate communication strategies and campaigns that effectively disseminate information regarding company programs, policies, processes, performance, and initiatives
  • Develop and deliver internal communication content across multiple channels, including emails, newsletters, intranet content, and employee updates that support organizational objectives, key messages, employee engagement
  • Draft, review, design, and edit communications to ensure messages are clear, accurate, engaging, audience-appropriate, and aligned with organizational standards and brand expectations
  • Select and manage communication channels and tools to maximize message reach, accessibility, and effectiveness for targeted employee audiences, while reducing redundancy and creating a cohesive experience
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration across employee groups by supporting internal communication platforms, communities, feedback mechanisms, and knowledge-sharing resources
  • Measure communication effectiveness through employee engagement, reach, and feedback data, and recommend improvements to enhance future communications
  • Support the evaluation, implementation, and administration of communication tools, technologies, and processes that improve information sharing and employee awareness
  • Partner with leaders and business stakeholders to develop aligned communication strategies, messaging, engagement approaches, and delivery plans that support program objectives and stakeholder needs
  • Stays current on communication best practices and emerging technologies to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of programs, resources, and communications
  • Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned


Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field; or equivalent education and/or experience
  • 2 years of relevant communications, employee communications, public relations, content development, or related experience
  • Experience in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft SharePoint


Preferred Requirements

  • Experience supporting internal corporate communications programs
  • Experience utilizing digital communication platforms, intranet tools, or employee engagement technologies
  • Fluency in Canadian French, and/or Spanish languages


Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of communication principles, content development, editing, and message delivery practices
  • Ability to develop clear, concise, and audience-focused communications across multiple channels
  • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and persuasive communication skills
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with employees, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information to develop accurate and effective communications
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs
  • Proficiency in evaluating communication effectiveness and recommending improvements to increase engagement and reach



Physical and Cognitive Demands

  • Communicate/Hearing Frequently
  • Communicate/Talking Frequently
  • Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently
  • Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
  • Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
  • Maintain Focus Constantly
  • Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
  • Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
  • Vision Constantly
  • Hand/Eye Coordination Occasionally
  • Bend Rarely
  • Complete Tasks in a Noisy Environment Rarely
  • Feeling/Grasping/Handling Rarely
  • Move/Traverse Rarely
  • Repetitive Motions Rarely

Environmental Conditions

  • Office: This position primarily operates in a professional office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building's primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers, and other office equipment and devices for professional services.
  • Remote: This position primarily completes work from a remote setting, most commonly, a home office. This may be referenced as flexible workplace.


The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $68,300.00 - $88,766.67 We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees. Benefits include full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program. Also included: A 401(k) retirement savings plan with an up to 4% employer match, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and Paid Time Off starting at 120 hours per year for full-time employees, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), educational assistance program, full paid parental and adoption leave, employee assistance program, and an employee discount program.

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