HR Communications Strategist at Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
Rockville, MD 20847
About the Job
The Principal, Communications Strategist leads the development and implementation of People Solutions communications strategies and facilitates the delivery of People Solutions communications for employees, the People Solutions department, executive leadership, and other stakeholder groups to ensure clear, consistent, and accurate messaging regarding the organization’s mission, goals, policies, initiatives, and programs.As an experienced communication strategist, the incumbent is responsible for supporting enterprise-wide engagement and change management campaigns, senior leader speaking engagements, events/conferences/ceremonies, and other similar engagements, in strong partnership with the People Solutions Leadership Team and Corporate Communications
This role requires working collaboratively with executives and colleagues alike to deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Human Resources Management, Change Management and strategic Communications.Essential Job Functions:Develops content strategy based on inputs from business, feedback, research, and other data analysis and ensures communication plans align with the organization's goals and objectives.Collaborates with People Solutions and Corporate Communications to develop effective lifecycle communications that facilitate an open dialogue among employees and deliver consistent HR messages, policies, timelines, and initiatives to employees.Serves as the communications lead and liaison for the People Solutions leadership team, providing collaborative guidance and advice on integrated communication strategies to build employee engagement, productivity, retention, and policy compliance.Takes the lead in the research, development, drafting, and finalization of various People Solutions communications pieces such as employee newsletters, memos, announcements, and presentations.Develops, implements, and measures multi-channel communication plans for major strategic initiatives and important employee engagement initiatives.Proactively evaluates and recommends enhancements to existing material as well as year-over-year initiatives.Builds relationships and actively collaborates with business leads and colleagues to identify opportunities that support overall communication, messaging, and employee engagement.Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in employee retention, morale, recognition, productivity, and incentives.Stays abreast of communication trends and technology to identify and surface new communication opportunities and helps ensure the delivery of innovative campaigns.Promotes and reports on corporate milestones and activities such as company goals and projects; community service activities; and new hires, promotions, and retirements.Hosts People Solutions virtual informational meetings and promotes and attends special events and functions as needed.Coordinates the identification and selection of external communications vendors/consultants when needed and arranges for photography and/or press coverage for special events.Performs other related duties as assigned.Education/Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, English, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Prior experience in a lead communications role required with experience working on enterprise-wide Human Resources initiatives.A creative mindset with the ability to develop, implement, and measure innovative and engaging communication strategies and materials.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.Demonstrated superior speaking, writing, editing, interpersonal communications skills and high attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments.Ability to work collaboratively with others, including running point on project and task teams with colleagues.Demonstrated ability to exercise careful judgment and discretion with respect to strategic and confidential material.Ability to convey complex information in clear, engaging ways.Proficiency in Microsoft Windows/MS Office Suite applications.SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus.Working Conditions:Will work within a hybrid work environment (office and remote)Highly dynamic, fast-paced environment, with multiple, high-visibility priorities.Extended or non-traditional hours as needed.For work that is performed in CA, Washington, DC, CO, HI, New York, NY, WA and MD the chart below outlines the proposed salary range for the corresponding location
In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.California: Minimum Salary $124,300, Maximum Salary $235,500Washington, DC/Maryland: Minimum Salary $124,300, Maximum Salary $225,700Colorado/Hawaii: Minimum Salary $108,200, Maximum Salary $196,200New York, NY: Minimum Salary $129,800, Maximum Salary $235,500Washington State: Minimum Salary $108,200, Maximum Salary $225,700#LI-HybridTo be considered for this position, please submit an application
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position
It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.Please note: If the “Apply Now” button on a job board posting does not take you directly to the FINRA Careers site, enter www.finra.org/careers into your browser to reach our site directly.FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users
If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at
FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement and many other benefits. Time Off and Paid Leave*FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days (all pro-rated in the first year)
Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule)
Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment)
Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.*Based on full-time scheduleImportant InformationFINRA’s Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees’ investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator
FINRA employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain, and those in which they control trading or have a financial interest (including any trust account of which they are a trustee or beneficiary and all accounts of a spouse, domestic partner or minor child who lives with the employee) and to authorize their broker-dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements for all of those accounts
All of those accounts are subject to the Code’s investment and securities account restrictions, and new employees must comply with those investment restrictions—including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA’s Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from their Executive Vice President—by the date they begin employment with FINRA
Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) of data to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment.You can read more about these restrictions here.As standard practice, employees must also execute FINRA’s Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with the company’s policy on nepotism.Search Firm RepresentativesPlease be advised that FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity
Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to FINRA
All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FINRA without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of FINRA and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA.FINRA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws as appropriate, or upon the protected status of the person’s relatives, friends or associates.FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a)
This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a)
This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.2020 FINRA
All rights reserved
FINRA is a registered trademark of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.SummaryLocation: Rockville, MD (Job Posting); Washington, DC (Job Posting)Type: Full time
This role requires working collaboratively with executives and colleagues alike to deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Human Resources Management, Change Management and strategic Communications.Essential Job Functions:Develops content strategy based on inputs from business, feedback, research, and other data analysis and ensures communication plans align with the organization's goals and objectives.Collaborates with People Solutions and Corporate Communications to develop effective lifecycle communications that facilitate an open dialogue among employees and deliver consistent HR messages, policies, timelines, and initiatives to employees.Serves as the communications lead and liaison for the People Solutions leadership team, providing collaborative guidance and advice on integrated communication strategies to build employee engagement, productivity, retention, and policy compliance.Takes the lead in the research, development, drafting, and finalization of various People Solutions communications pieces such as employee newsletters, memos, announcements, and presentations.Develops, implements, and measures multi-channel communication plans for major strategic initiatives and important employee engagement initiatives.Proactively evaluates and recommends enhancements to existing material as well as year-over-year initiatives.Builds relationships and actively collaborates with business leads and colleagues to identify opportunities that support overall communication, messaging, and employee engagement.Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in employee retention, morale, recognition, productivity, and incentives.Stays abreast of communication trends and technology to identify and surface new communication opportunities and helps ensure the delivery of innovative campaigns.Promotes and reports on corporate milestones and activities such as company goals and projects; community service activities; and new hires, promotions, and retirements.Hosts People Solutions virtual informational meetings and promotes and attends special events and functions as needed.Coordinates the identification and selection of external communications vendors/consultants when needed and arranges for photography and/or press coverage for special events.Performs other related duties as assigned.Education/Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, English, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Prior experience in a lead communications role required with experience working on enterprise-wide Human Resources initiatives.A creative mindset with the ability to develop, implement, and measure innovative and engaging communication strategies and materials.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.Demonstrated superior speaking, writing, editing, interpersonal communications skills and high attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments.Ability to work collaboratively with others, including running point on project and task teams with colleagues.Demonstrated ability to exercise careful judgment and discretion with respect to strategic and confidential material.Ability to convey complex information in clear, engaging ways.Proficiency in Microsoft Windows/MS Office Suite applications.SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus.Working Conditions:Will work within a hybrid work environment (office and remote)Highly dynamic, fast-paced environment, with multiple, high-visibility priorities.Extended or non-traditional hours as needed.For work that is performed in CA, Washington, DC, CO, HI, New York, NY, WA and MD the chart below outlines the proposed salary range for the corresponding location
In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.California: Minimum Salary $124,300, Maximum Salary $235,500Washington, DC/Maryland: Minimum Salary $124,300, Maximum Salary $225,700Colorado/Hawaii: Minimum Salary $108,200, Maximum Salary $196,200New York, NY: Minimum Salary $129,800, Maximum Salary $235,500Washington State: Minimum Salary $108,200, Maximum Salary $225,700#LI-HybridTo be considered for this position, please submit an application
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position
It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.Please note: If the “Apply Now” button on a job board posting does not take you directly to the FINRA Careers site, enter www.finra.org/careers into your browser to reach our site directly.FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users
If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at
240.386.4865
or by email at EmployeeRelations@finra.org
. Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base payFINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement and many other benefits. Time Off and Paid Leave*FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days (all pro-rated in the first year)
Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule)
Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment)
Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.*Based on full-time scheduleImportant InformationFINRA’s Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees’ investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator
FINRA employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain, and those in which they control trading or have a financial interest (including any trust account of which they are a trustee or beneficiary and all accounts of a spouse, domestic partner or minor child who lives with the employee) and to authorize their broker-dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements for all of those accounts
All of those accounts are subject to the Code’s investment and securities account restrictions, and new employees must comply with those investment restrictions—including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA’s Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from their Executive Vice President—by the date they begin employment with FINRA
Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) of data to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment.You can read more about these restrictions here.As standard practice, employees must also execute FINRA’s Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with the company’s policy on nepotism.Search Firm RepresentativesPlease be advised that FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity
Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to FINRA
All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FINRA without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of FINRA and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA.FINRA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws as appropriate, or upon the protected status of the person’s relatives, friends or associates.FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a)
This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a)
This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.2020 FINRA
All rights reserved
FINRA is a registered trademark of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.SummaryLocation: Rockville, MD (Job Posting); Washington, DC (Job Posting)Type: Full time
