What a Communications Specialist does at HP:

• Develop, drive and evaluate key employee, field or channel communications strategies and programs to drive desired behavior.

• Understand the communications needs of various internal audiences (i.e., field, senior leaders, HR, first-level managers, all employees) crafting messages that are impactful and lead to desired outcomes.

• Develop, drive and evaluate executive communications strategies and programs.

• Develop executive speeches, including speechwriting and speaker prep, customer presentations and internal communications for executives.

• Independently develop and implement comprehensive employee, field, channel or executive communications strategies/roadmap, messaging frameworks and timelines spanning multiple quarters (e.g., annual exec communications strategy and plan for a global product line, sub region or large country).

• Serve as communications consultant and strategist for assigned business.

• Manage and develop agencies or contractors.

Individuals who do well in this role at HP, usually possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or Business Administration.

• 5 to 7 years of experience in employee communications, journalism or marketing.

• Advanced writing and editing skills - very minimal peer or manager edits needed.

• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organization and program management skills.

• Ability to link communications plans and activities to business results.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of employee communications methodologies, tools and vehicles.

• Proven experience managing, driving and measuring virtual teams toward common goal.

• High levels of tact and diplomacy.

• Agency and budget management.

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

Per the Washington statute, the estimated range of compensation for this job in that location , at the time of this posting, is $133,500 - $163.000. This position may be eligible for incentive pay, for openings where this is applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO):

HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).