Communications Manager, Human Resources

Communications Manager, Human Resources

This role has been designed as 'Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Team Member Communications, which sits within the Global Marketing and Communications organization, plays a critical role in shaping how our story is experienced internally. We translate the impact of our products, technical leadership, customer momentum, and culture into compelling communication experiences that build pride, clarity, and confidence among team members. Our mission: help our people understand our strategy, connect to our innovation, stay aligned to our bold goals, and celebrate what we're achieving together. We're looking for an experienced and strategic Executive Communications Manager to support HPE's Chief People Officer (CPO) and Human Resources organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned communications professional who thrives in an executive environment, excels at counseling and storytelling, and is passionate about shaping leadership narratives that inspire trust, alignment, and engagement—both internally and externally.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner and advisor to the CPO and HR Chief of Staff, helping shape, advance, and protect the CPO's leadership platform, ensuring their voice, narrative, and presence are authentic and impactful across internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with and counsel the CPO and HR Chief of Staff to build an executive thought leadership and brand platform aligned to HPE's strategy, culture, and values.
• Develop and implement a robust executive communication strategy that aligns with and supports the CPO's platform and HR's strategic objectives, and considers both internal and external channels, including social media and external events.
• Act as a day-to-day communications advisor to the Chief People Officer, providing thoughtful counsel on messaging, positioning, and leadership presence.
• Actively explore and advise on potential external industry engagements and executive speaking opportunities.
• Develop speeches, including keynotes and speaker preparation for panels, fireside chats, video interviews, media interviews and podcasts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to other HR executive leaders on communication best practices and strategies.
• Coordinate deliverables across stakeholders and program owners; project manage with leadership oversight to ensure accurate and timely communications.
• Continuously refine communication strategies based on feedback and performance data.

What we're looking for:

• Seasoned executive presence; comfort and confidence in providing communications counsel to all executive levels
• Advanced knowledge of brand platform strategy; ability to craft unique thought leadership angles that align to the CPO's goals
• Diplomacy, listening skills, and a consultative mindset that builds trust and influence
• Superior writing skills, requiring little editing and attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, simple language
• Creative thinking and ability to experiment with new communication tactics and channels
• Ability to handle sensitive information with utmost integrity and discretion
• Collaborative orientation and ability to navigate a matrixed organization

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Communications, Marketing or Business Administration preferred
• 5+ years of experience in employee communications, journalism, marketing or project/program management
• Recent experience managing executive communication initiatives – including social media – in support of top executive leadership and/or C-suite is highly preferred
• General knowledge of Human Resources subject matter is an asset, but not required
• Proficient command of English (US) language including excellent grammar, composition and proofreading skills
• Familiarity with content management systems, graphic design software, web/video editing, and social media platforms is a plus
• A portfolio of work available for review is preferred

Additional Skills: Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Business Communications, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Design Thinking, Empathy, Executive Communications, Executive Visibility, External Communication, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative, Policy and procedures, Program Management

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.