Communications Specialist

Description - Role Overview HP Corvallis is seeking a highly collaborative and execution-driven leader to manage sitewide communications, employee forums, training programs, and onboarding experience. This role establishes a single point of ownership for how the site: Communicate with employeesDelivers employee forums (Town Halls, Coffee Talks, AEMs)Develops and onboard the workforce The position partners closely with the Site Program Lead, Site Council Lead, L&D, and Recruiting to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of communications, employee forums, and workforce programs aligned to site and enterprise priorities. Key Responsibilities Sitewide Communications LeadershipOwn and manage the site communications strategy, calendar, and governance modelDevelop and deliver:Sitewide emails, announcements, and newslettersWeekly and monthly communication cadenceLeadership communications (town halls, Manager Exchange messaging)Manage communication channels, including:Microsoft Teams channelsSharePoint / site communication hubsDigital signage (e.g., Priscilla, desktop messaging)Serve as central intake for communications; managing workflows, approvals, and prioritizationPartner with CREWS, EHS, HR, and leadership to ensure aligned, accurate messagingUtilize tools such as Smartsheet and Forms to manage requests and processes Employee Engagement & Leadership ForumsPartner with Site Council Lead and site organization leadership to plan and deliver:Sitewide town hallsCoffee talks and leadership forumsManager Exchange sessionsLead end-to-end execution of employee forums, including:Agenda development and content coordinationSpeaker preparation and alignmentRoom and A/V logisticsRun-of-show planning and facilitation supportEnable employee engagement (Q&A intake, follow-up communications)Support corporate All-Employee Meetings (AEMs) hosted or broadcast at the Corvallis site:Deliver on-site execution for in-person eventsOrganize and manage watch party experiences for virtual eventsEnsure consistent, high-quality employee experience across all formatsPartner with leadership and communications stakeholders to:Enable employee engagement (Q&A intake, follow-up communications) Training, Onboarding & Workforce DevelopmentOwn and manage the sitewide training and development programDevelop and maintain role-based learning plans across site functionsSupport and scale sitewide certification programs in partnership with engineering, operations, and SMEsBuild and manage a sitewide training calendar and delivery cadenceEnsure training and certification tracking in enterprise systems (e.g., SABA)Monitor and report on training effectiveness and participation Onboarding & New Employee Experience Serve as site liaison to corporate onboarding programs, ensuring alignment between enterprise onboarding and Corvallis site experienceLead and continuously improve the on-site New Employee Orientation (NEO) program, including:Agenda design and content developmentCoordination with speakers and functional partnersDelivery of a consistent, high-quality onboarding experiencePartner with Recruiting and HR to ensure a seamless transition from candidate to fully onboard employee, including:Alignment of recruiting messaging with site communicationsCoordination of onboarding touchpoints and employee experience Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience5+ years of experience in communications, program management, learning & development, or related fieldStrong written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to manage cross-functional programs and stakeholders Preferred Experience in corporate/internal communications, onboarding, or training program leadershipExperience supporting employee experience or site engagement initiativesFamiliarity with Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Forms, and LMS platforms (e.g., SABA) HP Competencies & Success Profile Results & Execution: Delivers communications, onboarding, and training with high quality and reliabilityCollaboration & Influence: Partners effectively across leadership, HR, and RecruitingCommunication & Storytelling: Translates complex topics into clear, actionable messagingCustomer Focus (Employee Experience): Designs the employee journey from onboarding through developmentBusiness Acumen: Aligns communications and workforce programs with site prioritiesInnovation & Process Improvement: Builds scalable, repeatable systems Scope & Impact Drives how the Corvallis site:Communicates (clarity, cadence, consistency)Engage employees (town halls, forums, AEMs)Onboards new hires (corporate + site experience)Develops capability (training and certifications)Acts as a central connector across the employee lifecycle:Recruiting → Onboarding → Engagement → DevelopmentEstablishes scalable, repeatable processes across communications, engagement, onboarding, and training Job Level (Target: Manager) This role is intended to operate at least a specialist level Individual Contributor level, with responsibility for: End-to-end ownership of communications, engagement forums, onboarding, and training programsCross-functional influence without direct authorityIndependent execution with strong partnership to site leadership Why This Role This position plays a critical role in connecting employees to: Clear, consistent communicationMeaningful engagement with leadershipStrong onboarding and first-day experienceStructured development and learning opportunities It enables the Corvallis site to operate as a connected, informed, and continuously developing organization. Education & Experience Recommended Four-year or Graduate Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in communications, research and analysis, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience. The pay range for this role is $83,000 to $127,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong term/short term disability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous time off policies, including;4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 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