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Employee Communications Manager

Creative Circle
San Mateo, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027

Overview of the Role

We're seeking an Employee Communications Manager to support internal communications initiatives focused on People Experience programs for an enterprise client. This role serves as a strategic communications partner, helping bring employee-focused programs, initiatives, and company culture to life through clear, engaging, and impactful messaging.

The Employee Communications Manager will collaborate closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to translate business priorities into comprehensive communication strategies that inform, engage, and inspire employees. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and relationship builder who thrives in dynamic environments and can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

The Basics

  • Duration: 6 months
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Location: Hybrid based in Foster City, CA

Top 3 Required Qualifications

  • 8 years of experience in employee communications, internal communications, or People Experience communications
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments

Other Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree required
  • Experience supporting HR, People Experience, or employee lifecycle communications
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to develop end-to-end communications plans
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities
  • Experience managing multiple projects and competing deadlines
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with communication and collaboration tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with visual or content creation tools such as Canva is a plus
  • Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve communications workflows and efficiency

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute communication strategies for People Experience programs across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, compensation, performance, and engagement initiatives
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, Talent, Compensation, and Operations to create integrated communication plans
  • Translate complex programs and initiatives into clear, engaging messaging tailored to different employee audiences
  • Build and manage end-to-end communication plans aligned with organizational priorities
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing guidance on messaging, timing, and communication approach
  • Identify opportunities to improve communication processes, engagement strategies, and overall effectiveness
  • Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, delivering high-quality communications across multiple formats
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are informed
  • Leverage data, feedback, and insights to refine messaging and improve communication outcomes
  • Explore and apply emerging tools, including AI-enabled platforms, to enhance communication workflows and impact

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.



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For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.



This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 06/01/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Everforth Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Creative Circle.

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