HR Communications Principal

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The HR Communications Principal shapes and advances how MITRE communicates its people strategy, bringing to life the initiatives, stories, and experiences that attract, engage, develop, and retain a mission-driven workforce. Reporting to Communications & External Affairs (CXA), this role serves as the senior strategic communications partner to Human Resources and plays a critical role in aligning people communications with MITRE’s mission, enterprise priorities, and long-term talent strategy.

This position leads the development and execution of integrated, enterprise-level communications that strengthen the employee experience, reinforce MITRE’s reputation as an employer of choice, and support transformational people initiatives across the organization. Working closely with HR and CXA leadership, this role translates complex, high-impact people strategies into clear, compelling communications that support four strategic priorities: building robust leadership capability, attracting and developing the right talent, creating extraordinary employee experiences, and advancing HR operational excellence.

From executive messaging and organizational change to employer branding and employee engagement, this leader ensures communications are proactive, aligned, and effective across channels and audiences.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Strategic Communications Leadership
• Serve as the senior strategic communications partner to Human Resources, providing enterprise-level counsel while maintaining strong coordination, alignment, and two-way communication with Communications & External Affairs to ensure HR communications needs are met in a manner consistent with MITRE priorities, standards, and governance.
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive HR communications strategy that advances MITRE’s people strategy, mission, and business objectives.
• Partner closely with CXA and HR executives to align messaging with enterprise priorities, organizational change efforts, and emerging workforce needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior HR leadership on high-visibility initiatives, sensitive communications, executive positioning, and issues requiring sound judgment and strategic messaging.
• Drive consistency in messaging, tone, voice, and brand across all HR-related communication channels and employee touchpoints.
• Anticipate communications risks and opportunities, proactively shaping strategies that support organizational clarity, trust, and engagement.

Employee Communications & Engagement
• Lead strategic communications supporting the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding through career growth, recognition, leadership development, and retirement.
• Develop clear, compelling messaging related to company culture, benefits, total rewards, talent programs, policy changes, organizational updates, and leadership communications.
• Design and lead…