Communications Specialist - Human Resources

Job Description:

Communications Specialist - Human Resources

Description

Grade 18: Salary starts at $55,037.00 annually. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing employee communications for San Antonio Water System (SAWS). The Communications Specialist works under limited or minimal supervision and is familiar with a variety of communication vehicles and strategies including print, video, online and social medias.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops clear, engaging and educational content related to employee benefits, wellness, safety, and other human resources programs.
• Writes, edits and manages print and electronic publications.
• Creates enrollment guides, benefit summaries, FAQs, email campaigns, flyers, videos, newsletters and presentations.
• Applies journalistic writing, grammar, editing, proofreading, and interviewing principles, such as found within the Associated Press Stylebook.
• Develops employee communication outreach campaigns.
• Assists in maintaining the department’s website.
• Serves as primary liaison between Human Resources Department and SAWS’ Communications Department.
• Assists in developing or reviewing employee presentations.
• Monitors SAWS branding efforts to maintain quality assurance and consistency of SAWS corporate standards.
• Provides advice/training on communications-related issues to subject matter experts as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field from a recognized accredited educational institution, plus three years progressively responsible experience in public relations, corporate communications, writing, marketing, or journalism.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Proficient in the use of desktop publishing, photography, word processing, social media, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and/or multimedia graphics software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally (photo and presentation equipment). Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with frequent field visits to other locations, facilities, municipal buildings, and event locations. Also operates a company/personal vehicle on a regular basis.

May be required to work hours other than regular schedule, including nights and weekends.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Closing Date/Time: 9/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$55,037.00 - $94,411.00 Annually