Senior Manager, Communications (Operations)

Basic Function

The Senior Manager, Communication (Operations) at HF Sinclair is responsible for the development and execution of strategic internal and external communications supporting HF Sinclair’s Operations organization. This role leads a team of communications professionals and supports the Executive Vice President of Operations and leadership across all operational areas. The role provides guidance on stakeholder engagement, enhances organizational reputation, and serves as a key member of the emergency response team.

Job Duties

• Communicates strategically across operations segment, reinforcing One HF Sinclair values and aligning with business strategy.
• Develops and delivers timely, effective communications to diverse stakeholders, including leadership messaging, employee engagement, and external presentations.
• Oversees all segment communication channels, including intranet, social media, and more.
• Supports corporate initiatives with tailored tactics for operational roles.
• Plans and executes division-wide communication events (e.g., town halls) to support consistent, professional experiences aligned with business goals.
• Manages site-related Engagement Plans, aligning with corporate initiatives and supporting community advisory panels.
• Ledds community investment strategy for operations, collaborating with regional leads to meet local business and community needs.
• Guides internal community support campaigns to enhance employee morale and community awareness.
• Protects and strengthens HF Sinclair’s reputation through proactive and reactive communication strategies.
• Develops Issue Notes and key messaging for emerging and immediate issues.
• Plays a key role in the incident command structure, supporting emergency response efforts.
• Directly leads the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Advisors, embedded in operations.
• Provides mentorship, strategic direction, and performance oversight to support alignment with organizational goals.

Experience

10+ years of relevant experience is required. Experience working with senior management and stakeholders within a large and complex organization is preferred. Experience working with unionized operating facilities and/or remote workforce is preferred. Experience leading and/or implementing projects to completion within a changing environment is preferred.

Education

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, Journalism or associated field is required.

Skills

• Exceptional ability to deliver strategic communication guidance and planning.
• Strong writing skills.
• Understanding of various communication channels.
• Strategic stakeholder management experience.
• Experience in issues management.
• Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility.

Benefits

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and lubricants and specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to our refineries and the petroleum industry. HF Sinclair markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states and supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,750 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand to more than 350 additional locations throughout the country. HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in New Mexico. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.