• Job Description

  Req#: 432844

  Your future role at a glance

  • Department: Internal Communications
  • Schedule: Full time
  • Location: Remote (with preference for candidates located in Indianapolis, Chicago, Austin, Nashville)
  • Salary: $93,857.00 - $126,983.00 per year
  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

  How you'll make an impact in this role

  Ascension is seeking a dynamic and experienced Internal Communications Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the associate (employee) experience by developing and executing strategic communications plans that support our Human Resources organization, with a critical focus on driving organizational effectiveness. You will strengthen Ascension’s culture, foster associate engagement and ensure clear, compassionate communication around our most vital HR initiatives.

  Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and measure comprehensive internal communications strategies and campaigns for HR initiatives, with a particular emphasis on associate engagement and organizational change.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Ascension’s HR leadership, providing strategic communications counsel and support for complex, sensitive and high-impact programs.
  • Strategically design and disseminate messaging that promotes associate understanding, drives retention and encourages associates to recommend Ascension as a great place to work.
  • Proactively identify communication opportunities to support process adoption, change management efforts and overall organizational effectiveness within the HR landscape. This includes simplifying complex HR and financial information into clear, actionable content for a diverse workforce.
  • Develop high-quality internal communications content, compelling campaigns and events that align with our operational objectives and enhance our internal brand as an employer.
  • Combine strategic thinking and a big-picture perspective with meticulous attention to detail, clarity and focus. You will excel at driving communications across matrixed organizations and gaining internal buy-in and support.
  • Ensure all communications authentically reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church.

  Complexity of Work

  • Requires outstanding writing skills, critical thinking skills, strategic counseling skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a high-performance environment. Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.
  • Maintain flexible availability and responsiveness both during and outside of normal work hours as necessary.

  What minimum qualifications you'll need

  Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

  What additional requirements you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree is highly preferred with at least 5 years in an internal communications role, ideally with experience working in a healthcare provider system or similar services organization.
  • At least 3 years of leadership or management experience.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful, measurable communication plans for major HR initiatives, including significant experience with learning and development, listening programs, compensation reviews and policy updates.
  • Demonstrated expertise in associate engagement and leading large-scale change communications efforts, particularly related to HR system implementations or organizational transformations.
  • Exceptional ability to simplify complex financial, HR and policy information into easily digestible, engaging and visually appealing content for a diverse workforce.
  • Experience managing communications for large-scale HR system implementations or changes.
  • Ability to write and edit engaging and visually appealing change communications.
  • Experience planning and managing a coordinated content approach that directly impacts engagement of key audiences in support of our business goals.
  • Strong collaboration skills, with a proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional business partners and senior leaders, providing strategic communications counsel.
  • Proven driver and communicator across matrixed organizations, helping to gain internal buy-in and support.
  • Outstanding writing, editing and verbal communication skills.

  • Journalism or communications degree preferred. Strong preference for candidates with a focus on and/or experience with business, economics or HR-related communications

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  Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

  Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

  Equal employment opportunity employer

  Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

  Fraud prevention notice

  Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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  Benefits

  Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

  Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

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