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Position Overview:
Are you a strategic, mission-based and experienced executive communications and branding leader with knowledge of Human Resources, the housing industry and financial services? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment as a team leader who is passionate about strategic communications and building employee engagement in partnership with others? If so, we are looking for you to join our Human Resources Division as a Communications Senior Manager !
The successful candidate will be a strategic and proactive communications and branding leader who will plan and execute the internal and executive communications program for Freddie Mac’s Human Resources Division. We are looking for a communications expert and thought leader who values and develops collaborative and impactful relationships across an enterprise. The successful candidate is someone who can successfully pivot between tactical and strategic communications, build and sustain strong and collaborative relationships, craft succinct and engaging key messages and communications plans, and deliver results.
Our Impact:
Our priority is to attract, retain and grow talent for today and tomorrow. We will achieve this goal by creating and leading the best employee experience differentiating Freddie Mac as an employer of choice.
HR is made up of a variety of functional areas all focused on supporting Freddie Mac employees to be at their best. Our team includes experts in talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and career mobility — as well as technical services such as HR technology and workplace analytics. The communications team works in partnership with many teams across the division and Freddie Mac to creatively inspire our company, our people and the value proposition of being a Freddie Mac employee.
Your Role:
Areas of focus include:
Strategic Communications Planning and Execution : Develop a deep understanding of Freddie Mac’s mission and business, including the HR Division’s mission to attract, retain and grow talent for today and tomorrow. Lead the design and be responsible for execution of HR’s strategic communications plan and branding in alignment with corporate and division priorities and mission. Understand and proactively assess change management and communications needs. Meet fast-paced deadlines and prioritize effectively.
Focus on Stakeholders : Build and sustain strong and collaborative relationships with the HR Leadership Team and other stakeholders, including Corporate Communications and Public Relations.
Executive Communications Support : Gain an understanding of the CHRO’s “voice” and serve as a strategic thought partner to support the CHRO’s communications to employees and external engagement opportunities. Develop talking points, briefings, presentations, and strategic direction on messaging.
Leadership and Development : Lead a direct report and demonstrate a commitment to their continuous professional development. Exemplify a growth mindset and maintain subject matter expertise in best practices for strategic communications and HR trends. Develop and maintain high credibility with stakeholders and effectively influence without authority.
Partner Relationship Management : Encourage a collaborative and broad approach to engage key content owners, and holistically enhance our employee-experience centric model.
Qualifications:
10+ years’ experience in communications, with 3+ years of management experience
Proven ability to serve as a strategic advisor, negotiate, collaborate, lead content and strategy development. Excellent writing and other communications skills, and strong networking and relationship building skills.
Highly knowledgeable on emerging communication trends and user experience
Keen attention to detail, sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and discretion
Outstanding ability to capture the appropriate tone and concise messaging in communications
Excellent skills in PowerPoint, including creating concise and visually strong PowerPoint presentations
Knowledge and prior experience in HR, communications, knowledge of the housing industry and financial services preferred
Work well under pressure and effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues at all levels across the enterprise and influence without authority
Demonstrated experience in change management and project management
College degree in English, Communications, or relevant field
At Freddie Mac, our inclusive and diverse culture drives our success and makes us a stronger company. Collectively, we are both leaders and collaborators who work together to meet our mission of Making Home Possible for families across the U.S.
Apply now and learn why there’s #MoreAtFreddieMac!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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