Intermediate Communications Specialist (Internal Communications)

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa; office environment

Company

hirify.global is a financial services company providing insurance, retirement, investment, and employee benefit solutions as part of the international Aegon group.

What you will do

• Develop, coordinate, and execute internal communications for technology initiatives, business priorities, organizational updates, and key changes.
• Translate business requirements into Web and SharePoint site content and structure; develop, configure, maintain, and oversee departmental sites.
• Create communication and stakeholder engagement plans, identify impacted audiences, and tailor messaging for awareness, readiness, and adoption.
• Research, write, edit, and coordinate employee communications, including articles, presentations, emails, event materials, newsletters, and digital content.
• Coordinate communication timing, sequencing, approvals, vendors, creative partners, and internal designers across complex projects and deadlines.
• Administer email and survey tools, establish feedback mechanisms, and measure employee understanding, communication effectiveness, and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in communications or a related area.
• Strong computer and software skills, including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint.
• Ability to handle confidential information and communicate and present effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational, time-management, planning, coordination, customer-service, and execution skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with AP style.
• HR experience.
• Program or project management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on employee well-being, diversity, and work-life balance.
• Competitive pay and bonuses for eligible employees.
• Pension plan, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, insurance coverage, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.
• Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually in the first year and ten paid holidays per year.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, employee assistance, backup care, volunteer PTO, wellness programs, employee resource groups, and inclusion and diversity programs.