Director of Communications

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Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical Dental Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.

Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

The Communication Director is responsible for spearheading strategic direction initiatives and planning synchronization and management of a strategic communications program. Responsible for developing long term company strategy and management of communication technology platforms to include but not limited to company intranet and future platforms. Provides operational management to teams of communication and IT professionals to meet communication and development goals.

Essential Functions

1. Develops internal communications strategies and manages delivery of related communications products for the organization.
2. Manages team of communication professionals to create key deliverables of corporate communication plan including the creation and execution of Human Resources strategic communications plan for benefits workers compensation general human resources compensation and HRIS.
3. Develops and leads team that implements the companys internal communications strategy tools and tactics to drive an engaged culture. Work closely with Operations Human Resources Brand and other teams to identify and communicate key messages. Understand and utilize appropriate technologies to promote messaging.
4. Develops analyzes and delivers long term strategic plans and budgets for companywide communication technology platforms including intranet extranet and future developments.
5. Provides operational oversight of team of communication and IT professionals to deliver products and strategies to meet communication plans related to technology.
6. Evaluates and determines direction of future enhancements and/or products for the technology platform. Is the primary owner of End User Experience and how content is developed and delivered to Brookdale associates.
7. Provides tactical direction of IT administrative development and leadership teams as the BPO on current and future development of intranet and related sites-using experience and knowledge in SharePoint development administration and related technology.
8. Engages executive and leadership teams to demonstrate identified opportunities to improve associate engagement company performance cohesion and culture through the technology platform and otherwise.
9. Impacts company goals and corporate initiative rollouts by creating and ensuring timely execution of communication plans.
10. Demonstrates exceptional leadership project management writing editing and design skills.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Communications Graphic Design English Journalism Business Administration or related field and a minimum of ten years experience in related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two or more years experience leading and managing technology and business process teams and projects. Experience working with multiple levels of business leaders and business sensitive information.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to the technical structure requirements and maintenance of SharePoint development administration security related components and environments. Previous manager experience preferred.

Management/Decision Making

Uses experience to develop appropriate communications strategies and create guidelines and procedures for varied decision making within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve complex problems based on precedent example reasonableness or a combination of these. Analyzes options recommends and sets direction for course of action for maximum impact.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
• Requires Travel: Occasionally

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.