Internal Communications And Engagement Manager

Who we are:

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Rooted in the 100-plus-year legacy of its founding partners, the network spans the Northeast with 128 physicians, over 1100 employees, and 28 locations from Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

What you’ll do:

In this newly created role due to growth, you’ll build our Internal Communications and Engagement capability across Spire and our practices. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and execute communications strategies that drive employee engagement and strengthen our culture. In this role you will collaborate across the organization to have a significant impact on our most important resource, our people.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Design and execute an innovative Internal Communications strategy with an employee experience lens supporting diverse stakeholders including employees, providers, physicians, and leadership
• Develop creative ways to engage our workforce, a significant portion of whom do not spend most of their day in front of their computer as they are caring for our patients
• Create and manage an Internal Communications calendar encompassing both MSO and practice level communications showcasing new initiatives, annual processes, community events, etc.
• Draft/edit internal announcements and content while ensuring alignment with broader external communications as appropriate
• Define performance metrics and measures to evaluate the success of specific content, initiatives, and communication channels
• In collaboration with Human Resources and leadership, help identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and drive employee engagement
• Support the HR team on all candidate and employee communications related to open positions, new initiatives, policies, and benefits
• Support integration communications throughout M&A processes
• Partner with Information Technology to manage and enhance relevant Spire intranet sites

Who you are:

Qualifications:

• BA/BS strongly preferred
• Minimum five years’ experience working in communications, public relations, or related field; experience in a healthcare MSO setting a plus
• Strong technical skills (MS Office, SharePoint) and design skills (Canva, Adobe)
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with a journalistic ability to extract compelling stories from employees, providers, and leaders across the organization
• Proven interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills working with c-suite and all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment with the ability to use compassion and diplomacy
• Prior experience and interest in building functional processes and establishing new organizational capabilities
• Strong attention to detail, process, and project management skills
• Ability to work in and appreciation for a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to travel up to 25% to our corporate and practice locations across the Northeast

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

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