Senior Manager, Executive Communications

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.Job SummaryLocated in Chicago, IL, this position is responsible for managing a team and working enterprise wide to strategically establish and direct a best-in-class internal and external communications program for HCSC senior executives (SLT), as well as to work with HCSC Media/Public Relations to help ensure a best-in-class media/public relations program.Accountabilities include providing strategic communications counsel and support to senior executives and HCSC Media/PR that effectively meet corporate objectives by:• Interfacing with senior executives and others to develop effective communications plans, strong consistent messaging, and comprehensive integrated communications that address multiple internal and external audiences through a variety of communications channels.• Assisting with highly confidential creation of regular Board Report and directing the creation of other Board materials for HCSC Board and affiliate boards.• Helping build the corporate internal communications program, using the right mix of content, tactics and frequency to align and fully engage HCSC employees with timely, accurate and relevant communications.• Working with HCSC Media/PR to help ensure strong, consistent messaging with key internal/external HCSC executive communications.With responsibility for SLT communications initiatives, this position helps to set the direction of strategic communications across the enterprise by providing a blueprint for other areas of the company to follow for subsequent-related messages so that the organization speaks clearly, effectively and with one voice.Job Requirements:• Bachelor Degree in Communications with 10 years of diverse Corporate Communications experience OR 15 years of diverse management experience, including 5 years of executive communications experience and project consulting experience for audience-targeted executive or media/PR communications.• 5 years operational management dealing with diplomacy, confidentiality and negotiating skills.• Experience in working with senior executives in developing key messages and communications plans.• PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office and Microsoft PowerPoint.• Experience in managing and facilitating meetings and activities to positively influence outcomes, staff, teams and senior leadership.• Experience in retaining highly sensitive, confidential information. Adept at handling situations with political appropriateness and sensitivity.• Ability to quickly develop high-quality, effective communication and/or project plans and products.• Clear and concise verbal and written communications.• Ability to write and edit an array of informative and engaging communications materials, including executive speeches and video/audio scripts, articles, memos, editorials, commentaries, talking points, Q&As, statements, etc.• Proven results-oriented track record in an environment of multiple projects, disruptive urgencies and rapidly shifting deadlines.• Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight stays, and work on weekends as needed.• Proven track record to comprehend complex projects and be able to translate them into clear, concise communications messages.Preferred job Requirements:• Experience leading communications teams.• Experience mentoring direct reports.• Health insurance industry experience.We offer a flexible work arrangement which includes 3 days in the office, allows up to 2 days work from home weekly.Relocation is not provided at this time.Sponsorship is not provided at this time.#LI-HYBRIDAre you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!HCSC Employment Statement:We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.Base Pay Range$88,700.00 - $160,200.00