Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Communications Strategist, a critical member of the Human Resource (HR) Communications team. You will be responsible for strategic planning and counsel, building an integrated communications strategy including executive communications, external communications and internal communication. This individual will be accountable for thinking ahead, engaging proactively and taking initiative while coordinating with key stakeholders on cross-functional projects that support HR objectives.

In this role you will:

• Work with HR leadership to drive change across the enterprise to improve the employee experience and enable a high performing culture.
• Support executive communications for the head of Human Resources and HR leadership team, including messages, talking points, organizational announcements, and executive positioning both internally and externally
• Transform complex benefits programs/concepts into clear, concise and appealing content and communications, identifying storytelling opportunities to promote key HR priorities and support the employee and manager experience.
• Lead and set strategic direction for communication initiatives, defining objectives, key messaging, audience, measures of success, and tactical communications plan; and communicate effectively with stakeholders on commitments, expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Write and edit a variety of content and communications for key internal and external enterprise channels including email, the intranet, and the HR services and support website.
• Consult on campaigns across the Enterprise to ensure we create an integrated and authentic story to demonstrate our commitment to our employees and value proposition.
• Maintain a strong understanding of organizational communication needs including structure and audience to determine the appropriate channel, medium and distribution approach for communication.
• Build a culture of data driven storytelling, leveraging insights to drive outcomes and demonstrate business impact.
• Manage communications review and approval process to meet communication standards, risk control expectations and plan deadlines.
• This position will also be responsible for supporting internal communications needs for other HR communication initiatives on an as needed basis.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Public Relations, Media Relations or Corporate Communications experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Corporate Communications and Employee Communications experience

• Experience in Human Resource communications
• Experience in change management/transformation communication strategies and plans
• Experience counseling clients and delivering internal communications
• Experience developing compelling content and leveraging multiple channels for creative storytelling
• Experience presenting information in a manner that persuades, and enhances understanding at all levels

Job expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Hybrid in-office model (minimum of 3 days per week in office location)

Locations:

• 1700 K Street NW, Washington, DC
• 150 E 42nd Street, New York, NY
• 201 Main Street, Ft Worth, TX
• 550 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN
• 301 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
• 1525 W WT Harris, Charlotte, NC

Pay Range:

Charlotte NC: $111,100 - $197,500

Minneapolis MN: $111,100 - $197,500

Ft Worth, TX: $$111,100 - $197,500

New York NY: $133,300 - $237,100

Washington DC: $122,200 - $217,200

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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