Associate Communications Specialist - Remote

On-site presence is required at GTA-based Home Depot locations and event venues

INTRODUCTION
This role is part of a dynamic team responsible for building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and Home Depot associates to create awareness of the Company’s products, services, strategic roadmap priorities, and corporate values within the diverse communities we serve. This includes promoting ways in which Home Depot supports and invests in our associates and our communities, and integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives and representation into its business plans. The associate communications specialist is responsible for incorporating diversity and inclusion of all groups in internal communications where applicable.

POSITION PURPOSE
Reporting to the manager, associate communications, the specialist, associate communications, is responsible for the development and execution of communication plans as well as planning and executing internal events.

The ideal candidate is able to build strong relationships and has effective communication planning, writing and editing skills. They also have strong event planning skills.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with internal clients and cross functional teams to understand their communication needs; support the development of communication plans and tactics that align with key business priorities
• Develop, review and edit materials in support of group, division and enterprise-wide initiatives
• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely execution of communication plans, and other initiatives as required
• Lead and promote Home Depot’s focus on innovative products, services, capabilities, investments in the communities the Company serves, along with DEI initiatives, in internal communications where applicable.
• Liaise and collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to ensure the timely and on-budget execution of events
• Support the work of the wider associate communications team, as required

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Internal candidates: must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (M+, Meets Expectations and Consistently Demonstrates)
• Degree in related field of study or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience
• Ability to organize, prioritize and balance multiple and often competing priorities
• Communication and event planning skills with a keen attention to detail and deadlines
• Superb writing and proof-reading skills that adhere to writing standards and are adaptable to a variety of communication vehicles (i.e. print, web, social, video, presentations, etc.); also, the ability to convert complex information to plain language and articulate clear, consistent messages
• Ability to measure the effectiveness of communication plans
• Strong team player who thrives in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders
• Effective presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver messages creatively and influence employees at all levels
• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic self-starter and sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• Fluent in Microsoft Office suite of products, including Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using Viva Engage an asset
• French language skills an asset