Human Resources Communications Specialist

Title:Human Resources Communications Specialist

Location: Hybrid (Washington, DC Metropolitan Area)

Company Background

Since its founding in 2007, APV's portfolio of clients has grown significantly. As a well-established, woman-owned, Small Business Association-certified 8(a) company, APV has become a small business leader in supporting a multitude of clients, from more than 15 federal and state agencies, including the Department of Defense, to civilian organizations. As of 2021, APV has executed 70 plus prime contracts and received exceptional performance and client service ratings. APV is currently working on more than 30 government projects. APV has a wide portfolio of contracts and “Best-in-Class” contract vehicles, including GSA MAS, OASIS Small Business, and 8(A) Pool 1, CIO-SP3 SB & 8(a) across all functional areas, HCaTS, and several other industry-specific BPA and IDIQs.

APV is a mature company dedicated to quality and exceptional delivery to meet its clients’ missions. We understand personnel is an essential part of this. We hire the best and take care of the people who come work for us. We continue to maintain 96% employee satisfaction and have a high retention rate, well above the industry average for our small business peers. We do this by offering a competitive compensation plan and a leadership that is dedicated to employee growth and advancement.

Role:

The Human Resources Communications Specialist provides sole editorial support for human resource-related correspondence, including memos, letters, forms, marketing materials, newsletters, emails, and position descriptions. In collaboration with the human resource team, the resource independently produces high-quality, error-free, impactful communications products as well as provides contributions to co-created products. The resource balances multiple concurrent task assignments and handles various editorial tasks seamlessly, including fact-checking and document conversion. The resource applies a combination of human resource management knowledge, editorial acumen, and project management skills to work tasks and products.

Duties:

The Human Resources Communications Specialist:

• Effectively collaborate with senior human resource team members to prepare high-quality communications products that achieve stated objectives and ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency of communications.
• Ensure that each communication product aligns with the human resource team's strategic communications approach.
• Apply editorial skills to rewrite sentences for readability and apply copy editing principles to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style.
• Perform thorough fact-checking to verify the accuracy of information presented in correspondence.
• Convert PDFs to Word files and correct garbled or missing text.
• Convert Word files to PDFs and create fillable forms.
• Perform accessibility checks and adjust communication products to ensure products are in compliance with relevant accessibility policies.

Required Skills:

• At least four (4) years of experience in Human Resources management.
• Knowledge of human resource best practices.
• Expert skills in editing, writing, and project management.
• Knowledge of Federal government style manuals and plain language standards, as relevant.
• Ability to adhere to style guides, maintain brand consistency, and apply plain language principles to enhance communication effectiveness.
• Knowledge of the Federal government laws, regulations, policies, processes, and procedures relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of Federal government accessibility policies (e.g., Section 508 Amendment to the 1973 Rehabilitation Act).
• Excellent demonstration of computer literacy skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite programs.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet stakeholder expectations and deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible, resourceful, organized, and work in a fast-paced business environment with special requests.

About A P Ventures

A P Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability candidates are encouraged to apply. Qualified military veterans are encouraged to apply.