HR Communications Manager

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

V2X is seeking a creative and strategic HR Communications Manager to shape how HR connects with employees, candidates, and the broader market. This role will report to the Sr. Principal, HR Operations and will own the full spectrum of HR communications, from day-to-day employee messaging and change communications to external employer brand, awards, and online reputation.
You'll be the storyteller behind our people programs. You'll help employees understand what's changing and why, and show the outside world what makes V2X a great place to work.
Ready to Tell Our People Story? Join us in shaping how V2X communicates with its people and how the world sees V2X as a place to work.
Key Responsibilities:

Your Impact In this role, you will:

Build HR’s Communication Framework: Create and maintain a clear, consistent framework that guides how HR communicates across channels, programs, and audiences.
Own the HR Communications Calendar: Build and manage an integrated calendar of HR communications, coordinating timing across programs, open enrollment, policy updates, and leadership announcements.
Lead Change Communications: Partner with HR leaders and service owners to develop clear, timely messaging when programs, systems, or services change. Tailor communications to different employee audiences and channels.
Bring Benefits to Life: Develop internal and external benefits, messaging that helps employees understand, value, and use their total rewards.
Drive External Recognition: Identify, prepare, and submit nominations for industry and workplace awards. Build a pipeline of recognition that positions V2X as an employer of choice.
Build HR's Online Voice: Define a consistent voice and identity for HR across LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and similar platforms. Develop response guidelines for employer reviews and create engaging content that reflects our culture.
Strengthen Employer Brand: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Corporate Communications to align HR messaging with the V2X brand and support recruiting efforts.
Measure What Works: Track engagement, reach, and sentiment metrics, using insights to refine messaging and channel strategy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)

Experience:
6+ years in internal communications, HR communications, or employer branding, ideally within a large or complex organization.
Change Communication Skills: Proven ability to translate complex or sensitive changes into clear, empathetic messaging that drives understanding and adoption.
Exceptional Writing: Outstanding writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone for employees, executives, and external audiences.
Digital Fluency: Hands-on experience managing employer presence on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, including content creation and review response
Awards Experience: Experience researching and writing successful award submissions is a strong plus

Other Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Occasional Travel to other V2X Sites

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in government contracting, defense, or organizations with a large veteran workforce is highly desirable.