Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications & Special Projects

1800 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Req #998

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.  With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

SHRM seeks a Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications & Special Projects to support the Brand and Marketing Division in achieving organizational goals. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, this role offers a unique blend of project management, strategic collaboration, and hands-on execution to manage initiatives that align with SHRM’s mission andobjectives. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to coordinate multiple cross-functional projects, ensuringtimelydelivery within scope and budget. At SHRM,you’llhave the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that shapes the future of work, workers and the workplace leading to a better world for all. Join a dynamic team of innovators and thought leaders dedicated to advancing the workplace and unlocking human potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership:

• Oversee and manage multiple concurrent corporate communications and marketing projects.

• Develop andmonitorproject plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment with SHRM's strategic goals.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, status reports, and communications.

• Collaboration and Coordination:

• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and external vendors.

• Coordinate the creation of print and digital campaign assets to support various initiatives.

• Drive efficient workflows across departments and tools,optimizingresource allocation.

• Strategic Insight:

• Provide recommendations on communications and marketing strategies to enhance project outcomes.

• Identifyopportunities for process improvements and incorporate lessons learned from past initiatives into future project plans.

• Seek innovative ways to collaborate with stakeholders to meet departmental goals.

• Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track project milestones and manage budgets to ensure alignment with grant or funder requirements.

• Proactivelyidentifyrisks and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

• Deliver comprehensive project evaluations and reports post-completion.

• Special Initiatives and Representation:

• Lead or contribute to special projects that fall outside the scope of routine responsibilities, ensuring strategic alignment and success.

• Represent SHRM and the Communications and Marketing Department at internal and external meetings and events.

• Provide support for urgent requests or high-priority initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.

• 5-7 years of experience in project management, corporate communications, or marketing, with a proventrack recordof delivering complex projects successfully.

• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across departments.

• Proficiencyin project management tools and software, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated resourcefulness, adaptability, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• A strategic thinker who can connect the dots between organizationalobjectivesand tactical execution.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.

• Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Work environment

• Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

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The hiring range for this position is $83,000 to $95,000 per year. This range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, open leave, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Other details

• Job Family 00 - Marketing & Content

• Pay Type Salary

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• 1800 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA