Freese and Nichols is seeking an Internal Communications Specialist to lead how we communicate about benefits, career development, wellness and other people-focused topics. You will be a member of the corporate PR/Communications team and work closely with Human Resources leadership to shape messaging, identify communication needs and drive campaigns that engage our 1,400 employees.

This position is open in the following office locations: Austin, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, San Marcos, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; Rogers, AR; Tampa, FL; and Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem, NC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of internal communications about employee benefits; organizational development and career architecture; wellness; talent acquisition; policy updates; and related topics
• Partner with HR to identify communication needs, clarify objectives and recommend messaging strategies
• Translate HR topics into clear, relevant communications that improve employee understanding and participation
• Manage communication campaigns with multiple stakeholders and contributors
• Write and edit for a range of internal channels, including articles, newsletters and presentation materials
• Track engagement and performance and adjust approaches accordingly
• Contribute to additional PR/Communications efforts as needed

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in communications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English or related discipline
• Ability to take initiative and proactively develop solutions

Preferred

• Experience in internal communications related to benefits/HR
• Professional certification, such as Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), Communication Management Professional (CMP), or Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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