Brief SummaryThe Sr Manager of Communications and Employment Branding leads a team responsible for creating clear and engaging communications internally and externally to establish HFT as a well-known great place to work, attract top talent and re-recruit existing Associates.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a high-performance team of imaginative content creators to design and execute compelling communication and employment branding campaigns.Partner cross-functionally to create strategic employment campaigns using the most effective platforms and formats to attract top talent and drive application volume.Serve as main point of contact for employment branding vendor partners, managing updates, data, vendor insight and budgeting.Establish effective communication voice and tone for multiple audiences, maintaining continuity of message and content across all platforms.Creation and gatekeeping of enterprise-wide communications.Sourcing and support of relevant communications tools and vehicles to drive the continuous improvement of enterprise-wide communications.Scope (Required)Serves as a subject matter expert on employment branding and communications best practices and maintains knowledge of current trends in the fieldProvides regular performance metric analysis and reporting to Senior LeadershipNegotiates plans and strategy with vendor partnersParticipates in strategic planning and budget creationBuilds effective cross-functional relationships in a fast-paced environmentStaff supervision and development — yesDecision making yesTravel – 15%Location— remoteRequirementsEducation (Required)BA in Communications or Marketing, plus employment branding certifications preferredSkills (Required)Strong Written/Verbal Communications Ability to understand and communicate to various audiences, establishing the most effective voice, tone and message.Continuous Improvement – maintain a focus on thinking outside the box, always looking for better ways to communicate and drive engagement.Strategic Agility Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop creative approaches to communications and problem solving, anticipating future impact and potential issues.Drives for Results ability to develop and lead strategic and operational plans through a team.Interpersonal Savvy Strong interpersonal skills; able to maintain and develop top-level internal and external relationships.
Personable, collaborative team leader who will thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment with frequently changing prioritiesSkills (Preferred / Desired)Ability to create impactful and branded content for web, social media and internal documentationProficient with InDesign and Adobe SuiteProficient using standard Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)Strong project management and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneouslyExperience (Required)8+ years in an employment branding role in a corporate setting2-4 years with internal communications experience, copywriting or graphic design a plusAbout Harbor Freight ToolsIn 1977, Harbor Freight Tools was started as a small family-owned business.
We made a commitment to provide working people with great quality tools at the lowest prices.
And for over 43 years, Harbor Freight Tools has done just that.
From hand tools and generators, to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools, Harbor Freight offers more than 5,000 tools and accessories at quality levels that match or exceed competing brands, but at prices that are up to 80% less.
All while developing and launching over 1,000 new tools each year.
We’re not your typical retailer.
We’re a team of high-achievers, who have a passion for excellence and continuous improvement and obsess about getting things done.
We’re also equally committed to doing the right thing and giving back to our community.
And for us, collaboration is the golden rule.
We’re a 43 year-old, $5 billion company with over 1,100 stores, opening 2-3 new stores a week with over 40 million loyal customers and growing.
If you are looking for a not so ordinary and highly rewarding career opportunity, we would love to talk with you.
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