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Director - HR Communications

Rochester - NY, USFull-time$123k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10

Core

Oversees development and implementation of communication plans supporting the University's HR programs and policies, serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on complex decisions and change management.

Role type

Senior IC HR Communications Director

Builds

Enterprise-wide communication strategies, content, and channels for HR programs and organizational change

Domain

Higher Education / Human Resources

Required skills

Strategic communications planning, change management, executive advisory, content creation, team supervision, stakeholder management, HR domain knowledge, budget management, crisis communication

Preferred skills

Higher education HR communications experience, academic medical center setting experience, supervisory experience

Technologies

HR information systems, email platforms, social media tools, video production tools, website management systems

Responsibilities

Develop and execute communication plans for major institutional changes and HR programs; advise senior leadership on communication strategies and perception of decisions; supervise communication and change management staff; manage communications budgets; create content for internal and external audiences; evaluate and optimize communication channels and resources.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management