HR - Internal Communications Manager

HR - Internal Communications Manager


At PCOM, we espouse to grow a culturally competent workforce to advance healthcare that touches the lives of underserved communities. Diversity and inclusion is the core component of our institutional identity and a key pillar of PCOM’s strategic vision. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine affirms that diversity and inclusion are crucial to the intellectual vitality of the campus community. It is through freedom of exchange over different ideas and viewpoints in supportive environments that our graduates develop the critical thinking and citizenship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Since 1899, PCOM has trained highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners, and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care - treating people, not just symptoms. As the field of medicine has changed, we've changed with it - adapting our program offerings to better meet the needs of healthcare providers and the communities they serve. At the main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PCOM), the branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia (PCOM Georgia), and our newest location in Moultrie, Georgia (PCOM South Georgia), PCOM students learn to approach problem-solving in a more professional, more team-oriented manner, which prepares them to work successfully in integrated healthcare settings with other health professionals. At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine you will be part of a caring, professional, and committed community focused on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students.

We are currently seeking to fill our Internal Communications Specialist position at the PCOM Philadelphia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.

Summary:

As a key member of the HR team the HRCM leads the College’s internal communications effort and holds the responsibility to develop and execute a multi-faceted internal communication strategic plan that sets goals in communicating with employees and plans the tasks required to achieve those goals. The HRCM works with the HR team on all communications initiatives, projects, and programs in conjunction with the established internal strategic communications plan. Through the creation of strategic communications campaigns can engage employees in and build the PCOM culture The HRCM will collaborate with senior administration as needed across functions and locations in support of internal communications needs

Responsibilities:

● Develop and execute a multi-faceted internal communication strategic plan that sets goals in communicating with employees and plans the tasks required to achieve those goals.
● Create and manage written content for PCOM's Intranet (myPCOM) to promote and share all information pertaining to employee resources.
● Include the use of myPCOM specifically in the internal communications strategic plan to drive all employees to seek information utilizing this platform.
● Develop written communications where information is obtained through collaboration across the College with critical stakeholders to properly share accurate and consistent information to best articulate the messaging to resonate with and impact the College community.
● Work closely with Student Affairs senior leadership to ensure consistency of internal messaging across employee and student messaging.
● Drive & optimize internal communications program
● Manage content for internal employee communications, providing engaging features that improve employee engagement
● Ensure employees are well-informed about College HR-related news & events through mixed media including internal social media opportunities.
● Collaborate with senior leadership to establish campaigns that clearly communicate PCOM’s vision and values and to help employees become better informed about the PCOM’s objectives, strategy, and direction
● Support the Executive Leadership team in internal organizational announcements
● Program manage engagement activities across the organization for employees.
● Serve as an internal HR resource to the Human Resources Partners to drive motivation, development, and retention of key talent.
● In conjunction with the established internal communication strategic plan work closely with internal teams on strategy, execution, and maintenance of communication efforts to engage PCOM employees
● Manage employee newsletters
● Promoting HR-sponsored activities and events to ensure knowledge and participation
● Working closely with the Marketing and Communications team to gain knowledge of institutional brand uses and strategy, style guide, editorial guide, and logo use.
● Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Requirements: Knowledge of social media platforms, podcasting, internal communication applications such as Poppulo.

Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or similar field of study
● 5 + years of work experience in internal communications function with Human Resources knowledge, preferred.
● Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products including Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint as well as Adobe
● Exceptional written and oral communication skills
● Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
● Ability to oversee and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously delivering accurate results within deadline
● Must be a creative, organized, enthusiastic individual with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a fast-changing environment

Salary Range: $42,000 - $75,000

PCOM is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We adhere to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.