Senior Director, HR Communications and Project Management

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Senior Director, HR Communications and Project Management will lead the development, integration, and execution of a comprehensive HR communications framework that advances the HR strategic agenda. This role partners with the CHRO, HR leadership, and Corporate Communications to ensure clear, consistent internal messaging that strengthens understanding of business priorities, enhances culture, and supports employees through growth and change. The position serves as the HR communications center of excellence to elevate the employee experience and engagement.

• Develop and implement a holistic HR communications strategy aligned with Human Resources and enterprise priorities.
• Build a multi-layered strategic communications framework tying together HR initiatives with clear messaging, storytelling, and measurable outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CHRO and HR Leadership Team, providing insights, messaging guidance, and strategic counsel on communications risks and opportunities.
• Lead the creation of content and campaigns that communicate the HR vision, initiatives, and change management activities to employees at all levels.
• Partner with Corporate Communications to ensure messaging alignment with broader organizational communications and brand voice.
• Develop communication strategies for HR programs, including announcements, policy rollouts, new HR technology, culture initiatives, and leadership communications.
• Craft executive-ready materials including talking points, presentations, scripts, leadership emails, intranet content, and Q&A documents.
• Oversee consistent narrative development across channels: email, leader toolkits, town halls, intranet, video, digital platforms, and manager communications.
• Act as the primary communications partner for the CHRO’s direct staff, shaping communication plans for key HR work streams.
• Coordinate with Corporate Communications, Employee Experience, IT, and business leadership to ensure communications alignment and distribution.
• Train and support HR and people leaders on effective communication practices and change adoption.
• Partner with HR leaders to drive change communications for various HR and enterprise-wide matters.
• Ensure employees understand and are engaged with strategic HR and organizational priorities.
• Anticipate information needs and design proactive communications that minimize confusion and increase clarity.
• Lead and develop a small team or matrixed contributors to deliver high-quality communications support.
• Create a consistent operating rhythm for HR communications (calendars, templates, dashboards, reporting).
• Establish metrics to measure communication effectiveness and continuously enhance approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Human Resources, Business, or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate communications experience, including serving as a communications partner to business or functional executives.
• Demonstrated success creating and executing communication strategies for complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience supporting HR functions or people-related initiatives (e.g., culture change, talent programs, organizational development, transformation).
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior leaders with confidence.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.

• Experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated environments.
• Expertise in change management methodologies and employee engagement strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

• Strategic thinking and situational awareness
• Collaboration and relationship-building
• Change management and employee engagement
• Clear, concise, and compelling written and verbal communication
• Ability to drive clarity in ambiguous situations