Senior Specialist, HR Technology Content Writer

SHRM?is a member-driven catalyst?for creating better workplaces where?people and businesses?thrive together.?As the?trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought?leader on issues?and innovations?impacting today’s evolving workplaces.??With nearly?340,000?members in?180?countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than?362?million workers and their families globally.

The Senior Specialist, HR Technology Content Writer leads the creation of innovative and engaging content that bridges the worlds of HR technology and strategic business insights. This role is central to explaining complex tools and systems — ranging from HR management platforms and recruitment solutions to cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and predictive analytics — to a nontechnical audience that includes HR professionals as well as executives.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the tools HR departments use to attract, maintain, develop, and manage their most important assets: their people. They should be able to discuss both the tactical use of HR technology and the strategic thinking that goes into deploying it. They should be equally as comfortable analyzing technology trends as they are discussing how these tools drive business outcomes. They will be able to straddle the line between technical detail and strategic impact, making complex topics relatable for HR professionals and executives alike.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically conducted in a blend of office and conference environments, using standard office equipment.
• Presence in the office for at least 3 days a week is required.
• Minimal travel requirements, less than 10%.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Create Impactful Content: Develop dynamic content that highlights new developments in the HR technology space, broader industry technology trends, and success stories from companies transforming their workplaces through technology.
• Drive Content Innovation: Lead the creation and refinement of high-quality content in various formats, including articles, videos, interactive graphics, presentations, and other assets, ensuring alignment with SHRM’s editorial standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver unified messaging across channels while addressing the unique needs of our audiences.
• Project Management: Oversee content projects from inception to completion, coordinating with agencies, freelancers, and cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Research and Ideate: Conduct thorough research to develop compelling stories with unique perspectives on critical HR technology developments and trends.
• Embrace Innovation: Stay updated with business trends, economic fluctuations, and tech developments to recommend advancements in content strategies and integration of cutting-edge media technologies.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with industry influencers, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts to secure exclusive insights and deepen SHRM’s credibility in this important space.
• Measure Success: Assist in content performance monitoring and analysis and recommend strategies for expanding reach and enhancing engagement with HR technology content.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience crafting content related to HR technology.
• Experience with content management systems (Adobe Experience Manager preferred) and proficiency in digital media tools.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and steer content projects.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of HR technology, as well as business’ changing needs in this space.
• Impeccable communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate both technical concepts and business concerns in the same piece of content.
• Capacity to discuss complex and technical subjects for a nontechnical audience without oversimplifying or getting lost in the details.
• Ability to independently cultivate sources, conduct interviews, and research HR technology topics.
• The capability to execute content projects with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in digital media tools, multimedia storytelling methods, and content management systems.
• Adaptability to evolving priorities and the competence to juggle multiple assignments concurrently.
• Project management capabilities, with emphasis on producing superior content within deadlines.
• Enthusiasm about SHRM's mission and committed to advancing the HR profession.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Capable of performing essential duties with reasonable accommodations.?
• Work involves sitting, talking, hearing, and typing, with visual acuity required for keyboard usage, data analysis, and computer terminal operation.?
• Occasional light lifting may be necessary.?
  
  

The hiring range for this position is $83,000 to $98,000 per year. This range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, open leave, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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