Communications Director- Talent (Remote Eligible)

$122,800 - $217,300/Yr

RSM - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of Talent Communications at RSM will lead the communication strategy for the firm's talent experience, focusing on designing internal and external communication plans to foster an inclusive culture. This role involves building strong relationships and creating multi-channel strategies to engage current employees and attract future talent candidates, ensuring alignment with RSM's vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the communication lead for the firm's talent organization.
• Participate in strategy meetings with talent leaders, as appropriate.
• Develop communications strategies, tactics and deliverables that inform, engage and inspire action in alignment with RSM's vision, purpose, values and strategies.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to strategize and execute communications supporting the firm's talent strategy and key initiatives.
• Work with the RSM International Executive Office and member firms to enhance alignment around key talent objectives.
• Develop tools and templates for field use, integrating messaging across various programs and channels.
• Establish standards and processes for gathering and developing content that reinforces the firm's vision and values.
• Monitor and evaluate programs for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop advisees and team members.

Requirements

• BA/BS in communications, English or Journalism (required)
• 10+ years of corporate communications experience; demonstrated experience defining and managing communications strategy in a complex business environment (required)
• 3-5 years of experience managing communications across multiple business units and supporting multiple leaders (required)
• Exceptional writing and editing skills (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (required)
• Ability to train, counsel, coach and advise executives and peers in message development and delivery best practices (required)
• Proven experience managing communications and direct reports (required)
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a highly matrixed environment.

Nice-to-haves

• MA/MS in communications or Journalism or MBA (preferred)
• Experience with MS365: SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, CoPilot (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package
• Flexibility in schedule to balance life's demands
• Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance