Communications Consultant (Remote - San Francisco, CA)

Our Customer is an American worldwise clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are availabile in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.

We are seeking a Communications Consultant on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is remote in San Francisco, CA.

The Communications Consultant will play an important role in developing and implementing strategic employee communication programs and storytelling on behalf of the HR organization. The successful candidate is someone who is comfortable working with cross-functional people teams, including Talent Management, HR Employee Experience, and Field Communications. In addition to supporting HR program communications, this role will also provide secondary support for executive communications and major all-employee moments, such as quarterly town halls, as needed. This role will report to the Director, Internal and Executive Communications.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders across Corporate Communications, Talent Management, Total Rewards, HR Employee Experience, Inclusion & Belonging, and other HR functions to develop and execute communications and employee experience initiatives around HR programs
• Lead the development and execution of integrated communications plans for key HR moments, including performance management, employee opinion surveys, benefits campaigns, and open enrollment to drive engagement and action
• Serve as a conduit between Corporate Communications and Field Communications to ensure optimal timing, consistent messaging, and high-quality employee experiences
• Partner with HR Implementation and relevant teams to evaluate communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvements
• Support executive leader communications, including drafting internal messages, preparing talking points, and assisting with town halls and leadership forums
• Support execution of major all-employee communications moments, including quarterly enterprise town halls and companywide events
• Ensure all communications align with the organization’s narrative, purpose, mission, vision, and values

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in corporate communications with a focus on HR and employee experience preferred
• Strong persuasive writing skills with experience in executive communications and presentations
• An individual contributor with curiosity about the business and passion for people-focused work
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail in cross-functional environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines while prioritizing effectively
• Creative and innovative with the ability to move from concept to execution
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Mailchimp, KPI development, and data-driven reporting

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Availble upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.