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Sr. HR Communications Specialist

  2025-12-02     Rakuten Kobo     San Mateo,CA  
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for more information.**HR Communications Specialist** **RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES** We are seeking a highly organized, strategic, and experienced**Sr.** to elevate the impact and consistency of our internal HR communications. This is a critical role that will focus on the strategy, coordination, trafficking, and integration of HR communication initiatives across diverse programs and business units, ensuring cohesive and impactful employee experience. This role will partner closely with our existing corporate communications team on HR content creation and design. In addition, this role will provide the essential communications workstream project management skills and capabilities to connect the dots, manage timelines, and ensure our messages resonate effectively and consistently across the organization.Proactively identify opportunities for communication integration and synergy across different HR functions (e.g., connecting Performance Management with Businesses, HQ and ensuring consistent benefits messaging across all Rakuten International orgs).* One-pagers for onboarding (pre and post hire)**QUALIFICATIONS/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*** Bachelor's degree, or equivalent years of progressive experience, in Communications.* 3-5 years in project management, program management, or strategic communications, preferably within a large, complex organization.* Proven ability to manage multiple, complex communication projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.* Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to connect disparate initiatives.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.* Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.* Experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Monday, Jira, Trello, Smartsheets) is a plus.* A strategic mindset with the ability to see the "big picture" and identify opportunities for integration and improvement.* Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.**BONUS** **POINTS*** PMP or other project management certification.* Strong understanding of HR functions and their communication needs (e.g., talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, employee engagement).* Experience in a global organization, particularly with understanding regional communication nuances.* Experience utilizing change management principles.Identify and address gaps in onboarding communications and work with relevant teams (e.g., Global Talent Management & Inclusion, HR Services) to optimize local-level onboarding messaging and experience to include pre-boarding, onboarding, and offboarding.One-pagers for candidates (benefits, L&D, DEI, perks by office, culture, etc.)Familiarity with marketing principles applied to internal communications.#J-18808-Ljbffr


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