Communications Consultant, HR

One of the country’s largest retail organizations is seeking a Communications Consultant to join their dynamic HR programs and internal communications team on a hybrid basis in San Francisco, CA . In this role, you’ll help shape the narrative across HR employee programs and company-wide initiatives, driving impact through creative storytelling and effective communications strategies. Your voice will help energize the workplace, fostering engagement and alignment while supporting critical all-employee moments.

This exciting opportunity starts as a 6-month W2 contract , offering competitive benefits , a hybrid schedule in downtown San Francisco (role is mostly remote but there will be occasional onsite), and the potential to extend or convert to permanent employment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders within Talent Management, Employee Experience, and Total Rewards to strategize, craft, and deliver communications supporting HR programs.
• Design and execute integrated campaigns for key HR events, including performance reviews, employee surveys, benefits, and open enrollment periods.
• Act as the bridge between corporate and field communications teams, optimizing timing and delivery for maximum impact across the workforce.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts, adjusting tactics and materials for continuous improvement.
• Provide direct support for senior leader communications, such as drafting messages, preparing talking points, and contributing to quarterly town hall events.
• Help coordinate major company-wide events and ensure alignment with internal messaging.
• Champion the organization’s values and purpose, infusing them throughout all employee-facing communications.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in employee communications, preferably in a corporate or HR environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with a knack for persuasive executive messaging.
• Organized and detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines within a cross-functional setting.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness; adept at prioritizing tasks and driving projects forward independently.
• Creative thinker with a talent for transforming ideas into actionable plans and engaging communications.
• Skilled in PowerPoint, Mailchimp, and data-driven reporting to illustrate communication effectiveness.
• Passion for people-focused work and comfort interacting with leadership.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.