Communications Manager

We’re seeking a seasoned Corporate Communications Manager to help drive clear, consistent, and impactful messaging across the enterprise. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to support business‑critical communications and organizational priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in corporate or business communications within a large, complex organization, including executive‑level and leadership communications

• Public relations and/or media relations experience

• Proven ability to manage internal communications channels, including intranet platforms and digital communications tools

• Hands‑on experience with tools such as Staffbase (or similar email marketing/newsletter platforms), SharePoint, MS Teams, Viva Engage, and digital signage

• Prior people management experience, with a track record of developing communications professionals

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑changing environment

Job Summary

Develops and executes internal and external communications programs and projects. Supports special corporate events and related strategic communications.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Plans and executes proactive and integrated communications initiatives.
• Works with field and functional areas to align communications and messaging to company and departmental strategies.
• Drives communications strategies and key messaging and collaborates with cross-functional partners for large internal events.
• Manages enterprise-wide internal communications channels.
• Counsels internal business clients on effective communications strategies and tactics.
• Partners with internal stakeholders to develop supplemental communications resources.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.