HR Communications Lead

Requisition ID: 273477 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Hybrid 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

 

Company Overview:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and Manufacturing and Technology markets. 

Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. 

They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

 

Position Summary:

Bechtel is seeking an experienced communicator to lead the Human Resources (HR) communications team. The HR Communications Lead will be charged with managing a variety of communication efforts, including planning and executing internal communications campaigns for core HR processes, change management initiatives, and strategic communications. Additionally, the manager will ensure HR communications are aligned with Bechtel’s business priorities, Vision, Values, and Commitments, and supervise one direct report. This position is based at Bechtel’s corporate operations headquarters in Reston, VA and will be required to collaborate with SMEs across functions, global locations, and time zones.

 

Responsibilities:

• Bring to life overarching Corporate Affairs goal to shape the employer brand and professional experience by informing, inspiring, and engaging professionals through impactful internal communications.
• Perform the role of ‘internal marketer,’ by developing and executing campaigns that drive employee awareness and affinity for management’s vision of the company.
• Serve as a strategic business partner and advisor to the greater HR organization.
• Support the creation, planning, and implementation of strategic communications plans across a portfolio of internal functions while measuring impact and effectiveness.
• Work in close partnership with corporate affairs team and People Communications teams to ensure alignment, message consistency, and usage of corporate communications tools and channels.
• Manage schedules and deliverables for all HR communications products and presentations for executive meetings, presentations, and special events.
• Author and edit executive communications, message triangles, communications plans, and talking points for print, web, face-to-face, and digital communications; provide copy editing, content creation, and messaging support as needed.
• Deliver special projects and take on other responsibilities as determined by business needs and senior leadership.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field; ten (10) or more years working in corporate communications, engaged in strategy development.
• Familiarity with human resources communications, policies, and practices.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including proficiency in the use of the AP style guide.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills; experience with and competency in change management.  
• Excellent communications, research, and organization skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to work well with diverse, global team members.
• Accurate, detail-oriented self-starter and quick learner, with ability to take direction from multiple sources and prioritize effectively; must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish and meet deadlines.
• Supervisory experience a plus, but not necessary.
• Applications should include at least three current writing samples.

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Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and