Job#: 3039339

Job Description:

Our client in Milwaukee is seeking a Communications Consultant This is a 1-year contract role, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description: We believe relationships are built on trust, and that both our lives and our work matter. These principles have long shaped who we are and continue to guide how we grow. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons people choose to build their careers with us. We’re a strong, innovative, and growing organization, and this is an exciting time to be part of our journey. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for employees to grow personally and professionally driving both individual success and the continued growth of our business.

Key Responsibilities: 

Communications Planning & Execution 

• Develop and execute communication plans and roadmaps aligned to enterprise initiatives and project timelines 
• Create and deploy high-quality communications across channels (email, intranet, presentations, leader messaging) that are clear, consistent, and aligned to CEE and enterprise priorities and reflect operational realities that share the employee campus experience 
• Design and execute communication tools, resources, and plans that prepare employees and leaders for small-, medium-, and large-scale changes impacting the campus experience 
• Translate complex operational, planning, and change-related information into concise, employee-friendly communications that drive understanding and readiness 
• Strategize and manage divisional communications through CEE’s centralized channels to keep employees informed of operational updates that impact their campus experience 
• Own and manage the SharePoint/intranet content strategy and repository structure for CEE and assigned projects, ensuring key resources, FAQs, toolkits, and project materials are well-governed, current, accessible, and aligned across channels. 
• Develop framework for necessary change management and communications skillsets and behaviors and reinforce across leaders and stakeholders, enabling greater self-service through practical tools, guidance, and coaching. 

Leader & Stakeholder Enablement 

• Develop leader-facing materials, including talking points, FAQs, facilitation materials, and playbooks to support communication, engagement, and change readiness 
• Partner with and provide consultation to leaders and key stakeholders on communication approach, timing, sequencing, stakeholder engagement, and change impacts across complex initiatives 
• Ensure leaders are equipped to effectively communicate and reinforce changes within their areas through clear messaging, forums, and engagement moments 
• Plan and facilitate department meetings and forums, including semi-annual All-Department meetings, People Function Snack & Learns, Project Leader Forums, and bi-weekly leadership stand-ups to drive alignment, transparency, and cross-team collaboration 

Change Communications Support 

• Provide change management, communication, and stakeholder engagement consultation for complex, often multi-year campus initiatives and priorities 
• Support the integration of communications within broader change strategies led by the Change Management team 
• Ensure change communications reflect key milestones, audience impacts, stakeholder needs, and readiness priorities throughout the change lifecycle 
• Partner with Strategic Integration Office, Change Management, and cross-functional teams to ensure aligned messaging, engagement strategies, and communication timing across CEE priorities 

Measurement & Continuous Improvement 

• Support tracking of communication effectiveness and readiness indicators to assess how well employees understand and respond to CEE initiatives and changes. Gather feedback from stakeholders, department forums, and employee listening channels to inform adjustments to communication and engagement strategies 
• Continuously refine messaging channel strategies, and engagement approaches based on feedback, participation trends, and evolving project needs 

Qualifications Required 

• 8–10 years of experience in internal communications, organizational communications, or related field 
• Proven experience developing and executing communication and engagement plans in a complex, fast-paced environment 
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex topics 
• Experience creating executive- and leader-facing communication materials 
• Strong stakeholder management facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across complex initiatives 
• Experience planning and facilitating department-wide meetings, forums, or employee engagement events 
• Experience managing communications across collaboration platforms and employee communication channels 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly as plans evolve 

Preferred 

• Experience applying change management concepts such as employee readiness, adoption, and stakeholder engagement in support of operational or organizational change 
• Experience supporting large-scale organizational or operational changes 
• Familiarity with enterprise and divisional communications channels, including intranet, leader cascades, collaboration platforms, and employee engagement forums 

EEO Employer

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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