Employee Communications Specialist

1 Month ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Employee Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing internal communication strategies to enhance employee engagement across the global, English-speaking organization. This role involves crafting and delivering impactful messaging, collaborating with HR and business leaders, managing internal communication platforms, and measuring communication effectiveness. The specialist will write and edit content for various channels, support change initiatives, and serve as a communication liaison between India-based teams and global leadership.

Must have:

Develop and implement internal communication strategies
Write and edit clear and engaging content for global audiences
Collaborate with HR and marketing teams
Manage internal communication platforms
Exceptional English writing and editing skills
Experience in a global or matrixed organization

Good to have:

Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries
Exposure to change management frameworks
Familiarity with global communications practices

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Job Details

Job Title: Employee Communications Specialist (L3)

Location: Onsite – Pune

Reports To: Head of HR Operations

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Employee Communications Specialist based in India to support internal communications across our global, English-speaking organization. This role will be responsible for crafting and delivering impactful messaging that informs, engages, and aligns employees across multiple regions. The ideal candidate brings strong writing capabilities, cross-cultural sensitivity, and the ability to manage complex communications in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement internal communication strategies that support global business objectives and enhance employee engagement, particularly across India, the US, UK, and Canada.
Write and edit clear, concise, and engaging content for global audiences, including email communications, intranet articles, leadership messages, newsletters, virtual town halls, and campaign materials.
Collaborate closely with HR, business leaders, and global marketing teams to ensure message consistency and alignment across regions and time zones.
Lead or support communications for change initiatives, employee programs, and organizational announcements, ensuring cultural relevance and clarity.
Manage and maintain internal communication platforms, such as the intranet, Google Workspace, or other digital channels.
Manage our employer presence on social media channels such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn and similar.
Measure communication effectiveness through analytics and employee feedback, and use insights to improve future communications.
Contribute to global editorial planning, content calendars, and campaign execution.
Serve as a communication liaison between India-based teams and global leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in internal or employee communications, preferably in a multinational or English-language corporate environment.
Exceptional English writing and editing skills, with proven experience in communicating to diverse, multicultural audiences.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines across time zones.
Proficiency in communication tools and platforms such as Google Workspace, video conferencing, and publishing tools.
Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with cross-functional and cross-regional stakeholders.
Experience working in a global or matrixed organization is essential.
Flexible and responsive to global working hours, particularly for coordination with teams in the USA.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries.
Exposure to change management and employee engagement frameworks.
Familiarity with global communications practices and sensitivity to cultural differences.