Human Resources Specialist - Pride Health

Pride Health is hiring a HR Communications Specialist for one of its clients .

This is a contract with a possible extension with competitive pay and benefits.

Job Title- HR Communications Specialist

Location – Houston, TX

Pay range - $35- $37 per hour on W2.

Shift – Schedule: Days : M-F 9 :00 am- 5:00 pm

Job Description

To serve as writer, editor and content creator for internal and external print and digital communications.

• Serves as editor of monthly employee newsletter and internal blog(s); manages content, timelines and distribution of

assigned communications vehicles.

• Researches, writes and edits news stories (i.e. profiles of clinicians, employees, departments, patients/families; consumer

pediatric health topics; research developments; breaking news, etc. ) and scripts for internal and external deliverables,

including monthly employee newsletter, videos, intranet and internet sites and national corporate magazine, as assigned

by manager or respective publication editor.

• Proactively identifies important initiatives and events at the hospital and work with manager and director to ensure

appropriate coverage is incorporated into assigned publications; responds to e-mail queries and story ideas from internal

clients and identifies appropriate course of action; attends weekly editorial budget meetings with Internal Communications

group.

• Attends events for internal and external reporting. Coordinates with photographers, writers, public relations team and

event managers, as needed, to ensure coverage of important hospital news and events.

• Builds relationships with key stakeholders, physicians, department leaders and administrative staff to remain abreast of

important news, developments and initiatives.

• Assists with editing and writing for other corporate, internal and executive communications, including global emails,

intranet, letters, speeches and talking points, as assigned by manager. Drafts communications that meet specific

objectives, with clarity, organization, accuracy and balance.

The primary duties for this position include writing and editing stories. The contingent worker will research stories, procure story leads when possible, interview employees, gather background information from colleagues, the internet, etc. They would also need to secure photos and graphics for inclusion on the Connect intranet. They need to possess strong writing skills and storytelling ability. They will need to be able to identify news angles and understand writing for an internal audience. They need to have a customer service mindset and work well with others. Experience working with executives is a plus. Any graphics experience is a plus.

Hybrid. We are in the office Tuesday and Thursday.

Skills:

• Candidates must demonstrate a thorough understanding of effective marketing communications principles and writing and

editing standards through their previous experience and body of work.

• The successful candidate will possess: strong oral communication skills and exceptional writing talent; the ability to

organize complex information into logical and readable communications; strong vocabulary; excellent grasp of grammar

Knowledge and Skills

and AP writing style and Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Project); basic skills and knowledge of

video capture and editing; well developed organization skills and ability to meet simultaneous deadlines; a collaborative

style; and an interest in joining a fast-paced, growing communications group.

• Experience with internal/employee communications, social media and Sharepoint Designer 2010 preferred.

Education:

Required- Bachelor's Degree Business, journalism, communications or English

Required- 3 years Related experience in corporate communications or

publishing

Benefits

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.