Senior Internal Communications Specialist

Compensation Range:
$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary:
Position Overview.
At Swinerton, the Communications team serves as the cornerstone of our cohesive communication efforts, seamlessly integrating internal and external communication functions to support both national and regional strategies. With a relentless focus on aligning messaging and initiatives with overarching organizational goals, our department drives engagement and fosters understanding among employees, stakeholders, and the public alike. From crafting compelling narratives that showcase our innovative projects to fostering a dynamic internal culture that empowers our teams, we leverage our expertise to amplify our brand presence and advance our mission. Whether collaborating with regional divisions to tailor communication strategies or leading national campaigns that resonate on a broader scale, we are committed to delivering impactful communication solutions that propel our firm forward in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
As a Senior Internal Communications Specialist, you are responsible for executing strategic communication plans that not only inform but inspire, ensuring that our employees are not just aware of our company's vision and objectives, but actively engaged in bringing them to fruition. You will assist with developing creative content for various channels to supporting employee engagement initiatives, while cultivating a culture of transparency, collaboration, and unity.
In collaboration with the Internal Communications team, this role will work closely with internal partners/organizations, i.e., Talent and Culture, Organizational Change Management, The Swinerton Foundation and others, to implement national internal communications strategies.

Job Description:

Responsibilities.

Strategic Communications Planning:

- Align internal communication efforts with overall business objectives and ensuring internal communications support various departmental needs and projects.
- Monitor and measure communication effectiveness through the tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as employee engagement surveys, feedback mechanisms, and communication analytics to evaluate the impact of internal communications efforts and make data-driven improvements.
- Stay informed on industry trends, strategies, and platforms to continually enhance internal communications effectiveness and employee engagement.

Cross Department Collaboration:

- Collaborate with departments, i.e., HR, Talent, organizational change management, operations, etc. to ensure consistency and alignment in internal messaging and communication initiatives; in collaboration with the Internal Communications team, execute programs to boost morale, recognition, and involvement among employees.

Content Creation & Curation:

- Create and curate a wide range of communication materials, including communication plans, emails, intranet articles, fact sheets, case studies, presentations, talking points, FAQs, toolkits, and other content that informs and engages employees around company news, initiatives, policies, and events.
- Adapt content and messaging for diverse internal audiences, ensuring communications are relevant, engaging, and aligned with business objectives.
- Ensure internal messages are clear, consistent, and aligned with company goals; maintain consistency in messaging and branding.
- Act as a champion for the company’s brand, ensuring that internal communications reflect the company’s identity and core values.

Digital Platform Management:

- Own and manage internal communication channels, including the company intranet and email communication platforms, to effectively support employee engagement, collaboration, and organizational objectives.
- Build, maintain, and enhance SharePoint-based internal communication systems; oversee company email programming and distribution.
- Manage timelines, content development, editorial calendars, and publication processes for internal digital platforms, including intranet news articles, announcements, and company-wide email communications.
- Curate and edit content to ensure relevance, accuracy, and alignment with writing style guide and organizational objectives and values.

Regional Internal Communications Training & Development:

- Work collaboratively with regional, divisional, and local teams, i.e., administrative, office management, etc. to implement consistent strategies at the regional and divisional level, consistent with overall national strategies to maximize effectiveness and efficiency and promote internal events and activities to enhance the employee experience at Swinerton.

Minimum Skills and Experience Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, organizational communication, or a related field is required.

- 3-5 years of experience in marketing, communications, human resources, or a related field.

- Knowledge of best practices in modern communications strategies and platforms.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Commitment to develop and maintain a strong level of business literacy about Swinerton’s organizational structure, affiliates, strategic initiatives, and culture.

- Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges; offer new ideas.

- Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

- Strong interpersonal skills are crucial for building relationships and collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders, regional leadership, and employees at all levels of the organization.

- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational objectives and tailored to regional and divisional needs.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Comfortable with technology and willing to learn new tools and platforms to enhance communication effectiveness.

- Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing engaging communication campaigns, initiatives, and materials that capture audiences’ attention and drive engagement.

Summary of Benefits:

This role is eligible for the following benefits:  medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership.  Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.

Anticipated Job Application Deadline:
11/20/2026