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HR Communications Specialist

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

02739

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

10/01/2025

Closing Date

10/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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+ Benefits

General Summary

$65,000/yr. + DOE

Ada County is a great place to work! Join Our Team – Make an Impact Where It Matters Most.

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for making information accessible, engaging, and meaningful? Ada County is looking for a skilled Human Resources Communications Specialist to drive engagement through dynamic, high-impact communication strategies.

In this pivotal role, you’ll serve as the communications backbone for multiple HR divisions—developing internal campaigns, enhancing employee experiences through communications, and elevating the county’s reputation as an employer of choice. From crafting compelling messaging to leading event communications and managing web content, you'll work cross-functionally to ensure clarity, consistency, and connection in every interaction.

If you're ready to make a difference through strategic storytelling, purposeful design, and impactful engagement initiatives, we invite you to bring your talents to our team and help shape the future of HR communications at Ada County.

Ada County Human Resources

The Ada County Human Resources Department serves over 2,000 county employees, as well as the county’s 7 elected offices and 13 departments.

At the heart of our organization are the people who make it thrive. Our Human Resources values are the foundation of how we support, engage, and empower our team. These values guide every decision we make — from hiring and development to workplace culture and employee well-being.

HR VALUES:

Serve Big: We aim high and give our all. We're here to make a difference.

Better Together: Our talents and ideas are welcome here, and we'll grow even better side-by-side.

Build Trust: We are committed to honesty, accountability, and meaningful connections.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

+ Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one

+ 11 paid holidays annually

+ Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution

+ 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)

+ Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs

+ Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Human Resources (HR) Communications Specialist administers communication strategies across multiple HR divisions. This position develops, reviews, and coordinates employee and stakeholder engagement efforts and related materials to support HR operations. Work includes drafting and editing messaging and materials; maintaining content across a variety of media sources; supporting employee events; and developing and evaluating communication strategies to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The incumbent works under general direction and carries out work assignments in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training or accepted practices. The incumbent is given latitude to exercise discretion and independent judgment to accomplish work.

Essential Functions

+ Coordinates communications planning across multi-disciplinary HR and Ada County teams, covering a wide variety of topic areas, including but not limited to: benefits, policy, employee training and development, risk management initiatives, Human Resources Information System (HRIS) messaging, compensation, recruitment, and more.

+ Prepares and processes timely responses to public records requests in coordination with HR and legal guidelines;

+ Writes, drafts, designs, reviews, and edits emails, brochures, flyers, handouts, presentations, publications, infographics, talking points, statements, and other communications, to ensure timely, accurate, consistent, and accessible information is shared;

+ Distributes professional, consistent, and timely messaging via platforms such as the external and internal web pages, internal distribution channels, newsletters, and other media;

+ Supports planning and communication efforts for high-impact employee events, such as Open Enrollment, training series events, and takes a lead role in planning, coordinating, and executing the annual Employee Appreciation Picnic;

+ Tracks and organizes efforts and feedback to meet needs efficiently and effectively;

+ Collaborates with HR Leadership to develop and execute communication plans and special communication initiatives that align with county values, departmental objectives, and engagement efforts to reach county employees, their families/dependents, employment candidates, and other stakeholders;

+ Designs and implements recruitment communication strategies and campaigns to position Ada County as an employer of choice, highlighting workplace culture, benefits, and values;

+ Develops and maintains internal and external HR websites and other digital communication tools, ensuring content is accurate, accessible, and up-to-date;

+ Researches and compiles information, and applies understanding to create related communication materials;

+ Analyzes demographics and employee information to provide reports, metrics, and other information to support communication strategies;

+ Provides on communication best practices and trends to inform strategy and execution.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Manages special projects at the direction of leadership;

+ May be required to speak and interact in public environments on content topics;

+ Maintains communications calendars, files and other records;

+ Performs related duties as required.

Job Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in human resources, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required;

+ Three (3) years of experience in communications, with an emphasis on internal/employee communications, plus public relations/website development/graphic design experience preferred;

+ Previous HR experience preferred;

+ Must have a high level of verbal and written communications skills;

+ Knowledge of the human resources field and human resources laws preferred;

+ Knowledge of communication and public relations best practices;

+ Knowledge of website management and development;

+ Skill in developing written communications on various topics;

+ Skill in translating complex information into clear concepts, and communicating these effectively to diverse audiences through various methods;

+ Skill producing, coordinating and advertising special events;

+ Skill in writing announcements, articles, fact sheets, talking points, and other communications;

+ Skill in developing and maintaining website platforms and social media sites to engage various audiences;

+ Skill in developing presentations;

+ Skill in the use of MS Office Suite, Canva, Adobe Acrobat and other software used to design and create reports, brochures, advertisements, multimedia presentations, etc.;

+ Ability to plan and organize work;

+ Ability to analyze data and use sound professional judgement to reach appropriate conclusions;

+ Ability to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, good judgment, tact, diplomacy and problem-solving;

+ Ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders;

+ Ability to effectively facilitate group discussions in order to meet defined objectives;

+ Ability to work independently and on a team to achieve department goals.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

+ Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;

+ May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;

+ Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

+ Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles

+ Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match

+ 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.

+ Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program

+ Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ 8 weeks paid Parental Leave

+ Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee

+ Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee

+ 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible

+ Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

+ NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance

+ AFLAC

Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

Employer

Ada County

Department

Human Resources

Address

200 W. Front St. Room #2210 Boise, Idaho, 83702

Phone

208-287-7123

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