Sr. HR Communications Specialist (Hybrid)

Company Information:

What we look for
Our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. Our employees provide the highest level of customer service and help maintain our position as a leader in the global marketplace.

Markel Style
The Markel Style is what makes us stand out from our competitors. It's our core value which should underpin how we do business, while influencing our behavior and performance. We are looking for people who have potential and share our passion to live the Markel Style, which is described in more detail below.

If you think you have these core attributes we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:
This position will work closely with the Head of Internal communications and global HR leaders to translate strategy and vision into compelling and effective communications strategies, messages, and tactics that they can implement and measure.

• Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SME) in Human Resources to manage the full life cycle of strategic communications in support of global HR programs/initiatives. You will work closely with SMEs from HR sub-groups including Total Rewards (benefits and pay), Talent Management, Recruiting, Diversity & Inclusion, and Employee Relations.
• Research, create, present, and execute strategic communications plans (including content development) in support of HR-related programs to raise awareness, educate, and/or inspire action/participation for Markel employees.
• Provide communications counsel to HR SMEs for smaller/tactical communications needs.
• Partner and collaborate with global HR and communications team on communication efforts and initiatives, as appropriate.
• Develop editorial strategy and content development process for proactive sharing of HR news and updates using a variety of delivery methods.
• Play an integral part on a cross-functional project team in developing and executing an employer brand communications approach to drive employee engagement and support Markel's growth strategy.
• Gather, analyze, and report on usage and engagement data and metrics from communications and learning campaigns and tools.

Qualifications / skills

• HR communication experience and HR communication project management preferred
• 5 to 8+ years' experience in employee communications with emphasis in HR/employee communications, including project management, strategic client engagement and consultation, communication plan development and implementation
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field of study with writing/editing emphasis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong desire for continuous improvement

Please note: Markel's phased approach for re-entry into our buildings is designed to balance the ongoing health, safety, and well-being of our employees with operational considerations and regulatory/governmental requirements and recommendations. As a result we implemented a hybrid return to work strategy that allows for three days in the office every week.

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life. All full time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

"Why work for us?"

Diversity and inclusion
Markel is truly a global and diverse company. We believe that diversity makes us better business partners and that embracing people's differences can bring amazing results and fuel innovation. We have a portfolio of businesses and product lines that operate around the world.

Community involvement
Markel has a rich heritage of supporting communities across the world where our customers and employees live and work. Giving back is part of our history and our future. Our employees share in this philosophy through volunteering, mentoring and fundraising.

Commitment to open doors

Markel is committed to creating the best work environment. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse and global workforce. Challenging management is a component of the Markel Style-some of our best ideas start from a conversation between a manager and an employee.

Entrepreneurial spirit

As the Markel Style states, we pursue excellence, strive for a better way, and share the success of others. Markel associates proactively seek new business opportunities, bringing further success to Markel.