One of the country’s most selective public research universities, Clemson University serves a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body.

Ranked consistently as one of the best national public university by U.S.News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Founded in 1889, we remain committed both to world-class research and a high quality of life. In fact, 91 percent of our seniors say they’d pick Clemson again if they had it to do over.

Clemson’s retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities. We’ve been named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 ranked us No. 7 in student return on investment.

Our beautiful college campus sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Hartwell Lake. But we also have research facilities and economic development hubs throughout the state of South Carolina — in Greenville, Greenwood, Columbia and Charleston.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Human Resources and Payroll Communications resides inside the Office of Human Resources and oversees the day-to-day operations of communication within those areas. The director serves on the Operational Communications Leadership Team within the Division of Marketing and Communications. Develops, directs and executes both internal and external strategies for these service areas to include presentations, briefings, communication releases, large- and small-scale communication plans and project summaries. Implements a digital, social media strategy for these service areas. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Strategic Organizational Communications:
-Design and manage product-specific marketing/communications plans, including events, new or existing product/service offerings and new or existing projects.
-Establish monthly organizational updates (to internal HR and Payroll leaders) as well as other internal communication activities such as events, town halls, etc.
-Lead social and digital media strategy and the execution of strategy on various social and digital platforms.

25% - Project Management/Operational Change Communications:
-Develop and maintain relationships with communicators across the institution especially while working large, collaborative projects.
-Serve as liaison to operational change teams - ERP implementation, etc. Assists with deploying the vision and strategy for internal changes, using communication to drive adoption of changes. Understands stakeholder concerns, providing change management support though socialization and communication.
-Collaborate on general project management activities, providing key communications support for projects and upgrades to projects and services to include HR/Payroll system updates.
-Track, update and maintain project documentation.
-Serve as liaison between the HR/Payroll and the Division of Marketing and Communications. 
-Provide insights and guidance as a communication leader.
-Ensure consistency in messaging across the organization.

25% - Lead Unit-level Communications:
-Operational Communication - design campus-wide notifications as needed for HR units and the Payroll Office.
-Website content maintenance and web collateral development, including responsibility for maintaining and updating relevant content on the HR/Payroll website as well as web development for any new or existing projects as assigned.
-Other communication support as needed by the Chief Human Resources Officer.

15% - Campus Media Coordination/Collaboration:
-Provide superior customer support through monthly meetings with various stakeholder groups throughout campus, including the Staff Senate, etc., to effectively develop joint communication plans for cross-unit projects and initiatives.
-Serve on the Operational Communications Leadership Team within the Division of Marketing and Communications.

5% - Management:
-Hire, supervise and direct the work of student interns to assist with communication-specific projects for the organization. Mentor student interns and help to develop new skills and abilities to meet the project needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Public relations experience in an administrative capacity

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master's Degree
Work Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in media relations, comprehensive writing

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only 

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period (70%)
Walk or move about (10%)
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder) (5%)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  Overnight Travel (5%)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5/week

Expected Salary Range: $ 63,707.00 - $ 84,000.00

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

February 27, 2023

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.