Strategic Communications Specialist; Human Resources Specialist II​/III, Grade N22, N25

Please note:
The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience:

Grade N22: $73,569 - $96,488

Grade N25: $83,556 - $129,679

Our mission is to build a strong and resilient County workforce. We are a highly motivated, versatile, and people-oriented team dedicated to serving our community by hiring, training, and retaining a well-qualified, high-performing, diverse, and inclusive workforce to serve over one million County residents. We serve 10,000 employees in 35 different departments and 6,000 retirees. We promote positive management/union relationships in coordination with our four union organizations.

We value diversity, inclusion, and equity for all employees.

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist (HR Specialist II/III) to collaborate with our teams in creating informative, engaging, and accessible communications for diverse target audiences. Join our team and help us tell the story of our workforce, benefits, and programs while improving the way we deliver and communicate our services to our customers.

• You understand that great communication isn’t just about what you say – it’s about how, when, and where you say it.
• You are passionate about the employee and customer experience.
• You are eager to be part of transformative work to develop and engage the County’s workforce.
• You are excited by complex, high-visibility projects where your work makes a real difference.
• You are equally comfortable drafting an executive memo, designing an info graphic, developing a change management communication plan, and reviewing training materials for clarity and impact.

As a Strategic Communications Specialist, you'll be at the heart of how we communicate with County employees, job seekers, retirees, and leadership. Your work will span end-to-end communications across the employee lifecycle—from recruitment to retirement and touch every corner of the organization. You’ll help ensure OHR programs and services are clear, accessible, and usable for the people we serve, shaping strategies and deliverables that build engagement, drive measurable outcomes, and strengthen partnerships across the organization.

Major duties will include:

• Create a wide range of HR communications materials from concept through final, polished delivery, including emails, newsletters, user guides, FAQs, flyers, surveys, forms, posters, and other resources
• Translate complex, technical, or sensitive HR and legal information into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate messaging
• Review and refine training and informational materials (emails, presentations, recordings, handouts) developed by internal HR partners to ensure accuracy, usability, and alignment with organizational voice and branding
• Develop communication strategies and messaging approaches aligned with organizational priorities, timelines, and the needs of diverse audiences.
• Serve as a communications lead for HR-driven change initiatives and program redesigns
• Identify communication gaps, risks, and inconsistencies prior to launch and proactively address them
• Partner with HR experts to create and distribute communications about HR programs, policies, and services, including benefits, workforce planning, occupational medical services, records management, and customer service
• Support year-round health insurance communications, including annual open enrollment, plan updates, reminders, and decision-support materials.
• Manage multiple communications projects and competing priorities simultaneously, coordinating with colleagues and stakeholders to align content, timing, distribution channels, and approval workflows
• Develop reusable communication assets (guides, FAQs, templates, frameworks) to support consistent, efficient delivery
• Serve as backup support for team portfolios in communications and customer service operations

• Experience: Two years of professional experience in the area of public relations, human resources management, change management, or a related…