**Job Posting Title:** HR Communications Specialist **Job Summary:** This position will provide significant writing support for the Human Resources department at Southern Company Services, with a dotted line to Corporate Communications. The successful candidate will be a strong writer who has demonstrated the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and meaningfully to audiences of diverse backgrounds and levels across the organization. The candidate should be able to partner effectively with HR stakeholders to execute on and support the HR communications strategy using his/her strong understanding of communication channels and messaging that supports employee engagement. **Job Requirements:** **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, HR, PR or related field. **Experience:** + 3+ years of experience in corporate communication or public relations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and project management experience required **Behavioral Attributes:** + Possesses a positive, customer-first attitude. + Takes initiative and ownership of assignments. + Highly motivated, demonstrates strong initiative, and works well with minimal supervision. + Highly organized and innovative. + Ability to handle tight deadlines and multiple tasks. + Strong team player, working collaboratively and effectively with others. + Ability to maintain confidentiality. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Serve as a Corporate Communication point of contact for HR departments + Collaborate with HR department contacts to create high-quality content, including but not limited to presentations, written communications, mailed communications and other forms of communication, as needed, in support of company goals and business unit priorities + Interact, inform, and influence clients on proper and impactful messaging, to tell the HR story, using communications best practices and leveraging appropriate platforms + Maintain HR communications calendar to ensure timing and delivery of requested content aligns with HR customer experience strategy + Partner with HR stakeholders to develop and execute innovative campaign ideas aligned with communications roadmap and business opportunities + Partner with HR stakeholders to support vendor strategies and communications, as needed + Partner with OpCo communications teams to ensure awareness of opportunities to collaborate and understand how best to share HR messaging for the greatest impact + Understand complex business issues and deliver messages to internal audiences in an easy-to-comprehend and effective manner + Ensure all HR communication materials meet company standards and explore new ways to support business units and engage all employees through both education and awareness + Research, write, edit, proofread, produce, and distribute print, online and video communications to targeted audiences internally and externally + Effectively communicate during tight deadlines, multiple tasks and shifting priorities + Review and consult with stakeholders on analytics to assess communication effectiveness + Create high quality, compelling company-wide communications for a variety of channels (email, video, websites, social media) + Work with managers, directors and HR leadership to support communication initiatives + Other duties will be assigned **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail. + Ability to communicate complex ideas simply and meaningfully. + Demonstrated ability to write for various forms – print publications, websites, videos, etc. + Track record of communications-related accountability. + Experience in creating communications strategies and campaigns. + Strong listening, creative thinking, analytical, problem-solving, relationship-building skills. + Highly effective interpersonal, consulting, and negotiation skills. + Able to work independently and manage projects. + Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to take photographs and record video. + Experienced in web communications and social media. + Knowledge of content management tools and web design is a plus. + Knowledge of marketing, branding concepts, and Associated Press style. + Knowledge of the energy industry is preferred. + Published writing samples required. + Expertise in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; knowledge of Excel is a plus. + Willingness and ability to travel, as needed. Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com . Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Job Identification: 10092 Job Category: Human Resources Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Company Services