How to hire a manager of employee communications

How to hire a manager of employee communications, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager of employee communications hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager of employee communications job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager of employee communications
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the manager of employee communications you need to hire. Certain manager of employee communications roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect manager of employee communications also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of managers of employee communications.

   Type of Manager Of Employee Communications	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Of Employee Communications	Public relations managers plan and direct the creation of material that will maintain or enhance the public image of their employer or client. Fundraising managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.	$25-61
   Media Director	A media director spearheads and oversees a company's entire media-related activities, including marketing and advertising campaigns. They are in charge of setting goals and guidelines, liaising and building positive relationships with external parties, conceptualizing plans for projects and campaigns, and developing strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$35-82
   Community Relations Manager	Community Relations Managers take care of the company's relationship with a specific community. Often, they are employed by a nonprofit organization, and they take care of the community that the organization serves... Show more	$22-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Employee Engagement
   • PowerPoint
   • Project Management
   • Human Resources
   • External Communications
   • Communication Channels
   • SharePoint
   • Executive Communications
   • Corporate Communications
   • Editorial Calendar
   • Business Objectives
   • Executive Leadership
   • Business Strategy
   • Communications Programs

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and develop marketing, communication, and implementation process improvements for training curricula and the department's intranet website.
   • Rename the form template at SharePoint form library, so it can be clearer and meaningful to users.
   • Develop a SharePoint site to track customer comments on agents' performance and other outstanding accomplishment the agents might have performed.
   • Serve as representative to senior management team during community events and company spokesperson for division, including to nonprofit sector clients.
   • Manage creative agency relationships and lead execution of commercial excellence awards program, Americas mid-year growth summit and kick-off meetings.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager of employee communications job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A manager of employee communications salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, managers of employee communications' average salary in mississippi is 42% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers of employee communications earn 58% less than senior-level managers of employee communications.
   • Certifications. A manager of employee communications with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a manager of employee communications's salary.

   Average manager of employee communications salary

   $82,639yearly

   $39.73 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager of employee communications salary

   $53,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a manager of employee communications job description

   A manager of employee communications job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a manager of employee communications job description:

   Manager of employee communications job description example

   When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person's story is important We believe that by discovering the struggles and triumphs of our past, we can foster deeper bonds and more meaningful connections among families and communities. Our talented team of scientists, engineers, genealogists, historians, and storytellers is dedicated to empowering customers around the world from all backgrounds on their journeys of personal discovery.
   
   With more than 30+ billion digitized global historical records, 125+ million family trees, and 22+ million people in our growing AncestryDNA database, Ancestry helps customers discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Passionate about dedicating your work to enriching people's lives? You belong at Ancestry.
   
   For more than three decades, Ancestry has helped millions of people learn more about themselves by connecting them to their past so they can gain meaningful insights to impact their future. Our relentless focus on serving our customers has enabled us to sustain innovation and market leadership in both Family History and Consumer Genomics.
   
   Our Global Communications team is searching for a Director of Employee Communications to lead company-wide internal communications with a focus on driving alignment with our strategy and inspiring our employees so they are motivated to go above and beyond. We seek to create a collective energy that galvanizes employees and is a tailwind to organization performance.
   
   You are a seasoned communications leader with a ‘roll up your sleeves' approach and a team player who can work in a fast-paced environment across many teams. You are an excellent writer, creative thinker and have worked closely with executives to develop and execute an internal communications strategy. This role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications and will be based in Lehi, Utah with the option to work remote
   
   WHAT YOU WILL DODrive an engaging internal communications program that helps us achieve our company goals while further growing the company culture. Create and execute programs that drive the mindsets and behaviors needed to deliver on company priorities leveraging multiple channels to reach employees where they are.Partner with and advise Ancestry's CEO and other senior executives on messaging and best practices for engaging employees.Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and help develop and implement innovative solutions. Collaborate with People partners and business leaders to help facilitate organizational changes and respond to employee feedback.Manage content for company Town Hall meetings and other employee engagement events.Work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to communicate business and product momentum internally. Lead the internal communications team (2 people) to ensure our company strategy and narrative is understood across the company at all levels in all functions.
   
   WHO YOU ARE10+ years internal communications experience preferably at a fast-growing tech company Experience managing internal communication -- or building out internal communications teams -- for a changing organization Excellent writer and storyteller Proven success working with cross functional teams and executive leadership Ability to work well under pressure and communicate clearly Experience hiring, managing and leading teams. Experience in crisis communications and human resources-related issues
   #LI-KM1 Read more about our benefits HERE. Additional Information: Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law. For San Francisco office candidates, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ancestry will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.

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5. Post your job

   To find managers of employee communications for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any managers of employee communications they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level managers of employee communications with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting managers of employee communications requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager of employee communications

   Once you have selected a candidate for the manager of employee communications position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new manager of employee communications. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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