Communication Specialist - Human Resources

Details

Open Date 02/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN44175B

Job Title Marketing Communication Specialists

Working Title Communication Specialist - Human Resources

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P3 - Career

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Hybrid work environment working from our downtown SLC office at least two days per week with the ability to be on site as business needs dictate. Occasional after-hours events.

VP Area President

Department 00410 - Human Resources

Location Other

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $65,000 to $75,000

Close Date 03/02/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 02/13/2026

Job Summary

University of Utah Human Resource Management( UHRM ) is seeking a skilled communications professional in a newly-created role to lead our internal and external communications from the University of Utah as an employer. This individual will sit on our Human Resources Leadership Team and have the opportunity to partner with departmental leadership and centers of excellence to drive communication strategy and ensure a consistent voice in our employment brand.

The Communications Specialist will take ownership of our departmental website (). The specialist will partner with subject matter experts to ensure accurate and relevant information is communicated on our departmental websites, in email and newsletter materials, in meetings and institution wide-announcements. External communications may include messaging to University staff and faculty on UHRM events such as retirement week, flu clinics, employee appreciation day, benefits and university-wide trainings. Internal communications will focus on departmental communication strategy, managing a style guide and internal branding for our centers of excellence (benefits, talent acquisition, training and development, payroll etc) as well as UHRM -led meetings and updates.

A successful candidate for this position will possess proven experience exercising strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the employee experience, has excellent attention to detail and who can independently establish priorities and proceed with objectives.

About UHRM : University of Utah Human Resources is committed to customer service, efficiency, and ensuring University leaders have the capacity to manage their divisions. The University of Utah is one of the largest employers in the State of Utah and prides itself on being a great place to work. Learn more about working for the U at

Work Location: This position will be a hybrid position working both remotely and in our downtown SLC office. An employee hired into this role must be able to live and work in the State of Utah. They will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement while working remotely.

No visa sponsorship will be available for this role.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah:

Responsibilities

Marketing Communication Specialist, III

• Engage in the development and execution of strategic marketing and communications materials to efficiently support human resource services, employment campaigns and university brand across various communication channels.

• Take ownership of all UHRM website materials. Partner with University Marketing and Communications as well as subject matter experts to ensure UHRM web materials are accurate, up to date and consistent.

• Regularly audit, revise and update communication materials put out by University of Utah human resources including but not limited to web, email, digital and print communications.

• Create communication programs that accurately share information about the services, policies and employment at the University of Utah through various means including blogs and social media, departmental websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products.

• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts, external partners and vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns such as job fairs, employee appreciation day, open enrollment, wellness initiatives etc.

• Develop a calendar for communications campaigns and initiatives to ensure interaction and engagement with our target audiences.

• Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies.

• Conducts work assignments as directed.

This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P22353

Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.

Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Marketing Communication Specialist, III : Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Ability to generate graphics and photography as needed.

Experience in content creation.

Proficiency in Wordpress, Adobe, MyEmma and working in Microsoft Suite including Teams.

Familiarity with Human Resource functions.

Passion for employee engagement and user experience.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ( URS ). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

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