Director, HR and Payroll Communications

Clemson University



Job ID:107486

Location:Clemson University

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Human Resources and Payroll Communications resides inside the Office of Human Resources and oversees the day-to-day operations of communication within those areas. The director serves on the Operational Communications Leadership Team within the Division of Marketing and Communications. Develops, directs and executes both internal and external strategies for these service areas to include presentations, briefings, communication releases, large- and small-scale communication plans and project summaries. Implements a digital, social media strategy for these service areas. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Strategic Organizational Communications:
-Design and manage product-specific marketing/communications plans, including events, new or existing product/service offerings and new or existing projects.
-Establish monthly organizational updates (to internal HR and Payroll leaders) as well as other internal communication activities such as events, town halls, etc.
-Lead social and digital media strategy and the execution of strategy on various social and digital platforms.

25% - Project Management/Operational Change Communications:
-Develop and maintain relationships with communicators across the institution especially while working large, collaborative projects.
-Serve as liaison to operational change teams - ERP implementation, etc. Assists with deploying the vision and strategy for internal changes, using communication to drive adoption of changes. Understands stakeholder concerns, providing change management support though socialization and communication.
-Collaborate on general project management activities, providing key communications support for projects and upgrades to projects and services to include HR/Payroll system updates.
-Track, update and maintain project documentation.
-Serve as liaison between the HR/Payroll and the Division of Marketing and Communications.
-Provide insights and guidance as a communication leader.
-Ensure consistency in messaging across the organization.

25% - Lead Unit-level Communications:
-Operational Communication - design campus-wide notifications as needed for HR units and the Payroll Office.
-Website content maintenance and web collateral development, including responsibility for maintaining and updating relevant content on the HR/Payroll website as well as web development for any new or existing projects as assigned.
-Other communication support as needed by the Chief Human Resources Officer.

15% - Campus Media Coordination/Collaboration:
-Provide superior customer support through monthly meetings with various stakeholder groups throughout campus, including the Staff Senate, etc., to effectively develop joint communication plans for cross-unit projects and initiatives.
-Serve on the Operational Communications Leadership Team within the Division of Marketing and Communications.

5% - Management:
-Hire, supervise and direct the work of student interns to assist with communication-specific projects for the organization. Mentor student interns and help to develop new skills and abilities to meet the project needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Public relations experience in an administrative capacity

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master's Degree
Work Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in media relations, comprehensive writing

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master's Degree
Work Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in media relations, comprehensive writing

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Overnight Travel (5%)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5/week

Expected Salary Range: $ 63,707.00 - $ 84,000.00

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

February 27, 2023

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.

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