HR Communications Coordinator

at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

HR Communications Coordinator
Recruiting Location

US-IL-Chicago

Department 
Human Resources
Summary

This position is within the Benefits Department focusing on quality, consistency, and appropriateness of internal and external communications, with an emphasis in benefits and well-being communications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with firm-wide communications initiatives associated with human resources.
Support efforts to refine over-arching communication plan, approach and methodology.
Support the creation, development, and maintenance of employee and partner benefit and well-being communications.
Consult with department managers, directors and subject matter experts, members and others as appropriate regarding the development of employee communication requirements.
Review department communications with a focus on quality, timeliness, accuracy, consistency, and tone.
Maintain a Sidley "brand" for HR communications.
Review all online HR content for usability and consistency with departmental standards and objectives.
Provide writing and documentation assistance to team members throughout HR.
Employ a variety of techniques to maintain awareness of current and future trends in internal and external communications.
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in communications, or other relevant area
Excellent writing and grammar skills
Superior knowledge of the MS Office Suite
Web content management experience
Preferred:
Knowledge of AP Style
Experience in legal marketing
Experience writing health and well-being communications
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sidley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law.