Sr. Specialist, Change Management & HR Communications

Overview  

Scout Motors is seeking an HR Change Management & HR Communications professional to design and execute the change and communications strategies that bring Scout's HR transformation to life. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that employees, managers, and leaders understand what is changing, why it matters, and what they need to do — across every HR initiative and HR change Scout undertakes.  

This is a horizontal, force-multiplier role that touches every part of the HR function. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and change practitioner who can work independently, operate without heavy direction, handle ambiguity with confidence, and show up credibly with executive audiences. This role is an exceptional opportunity  to build visibility, develop enterprise-wide perspective, and make a meaningful impact on how Scout grows.  

What You'll Do  

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:  

Change Management  

• Design and execute end-to-end change management strategies for HR transformation initiatives, new program launches, system rollouts, and other HR initiatives.  
• Assess stakeholder readiness, identify change risks, develop mitigation strategies, and create communication/change collateral that ensures smooth transitions and maximum adoption.  
• Partner with HR leaders and business stakeholders to build sponsorship, drive adoption, and retire prior tools, processes and ways of working as a result of new change(s).  
• Develop change playbooks, impact assessments, stakeholder maps, and toolkits that enable consistent execution across HR and the business.  
• Facilitate change readiness workshops, leader conversations, and employee-facing forums.  
• Track change adoption metrics and adjust strategies based on what the data and feedback reveal.  

HR Communications  

• Partner with Scout Communications to develop and execute HR communications strategies across channels including email, intranet, all-hands, and leadership forums.  
• Draft, edit, and produce executive-level communications for the CHRO and the HR leadership team.  
• Collaborate with Scout Communications to ensure all HR communications are clear, timely, on-brand, and aligned with Scout's voice and cultural values.  
• Manage the HR communications calendar and, in close coordination with the HR Portfolio Leader, HR Leadership team and Scout communications, plan and sequence key messages.  
• Create employee-facing content that makes complex HR topics accessible, relevant, and engaging.  

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Coordination  

• Build trusted relationships across HR, Communications, Community relations, and the business to maintain visibility into upcoming changes and communication needs.  
• Serve as a connective force across HR workstreams, helping teams coordinate messaging and align on timing.   This includes and is not limited to both creating content as well as structure/templates to enable HR colleagues to lead and embed change as part of smaller initiatives.  
• Support HR leaders in preparing for change conversations, town halls, leader briefings, and employee-facing moments.  
• Partner with Scout Communications, Legal, and HR leaders on sensitive or high-stakes announcements.  
• In addition to building and executing change management plans and communications, this role may also have responsibility to update and streamline SharePoint sites related to HR content, policies and programs.  

Location & Travel Expectations  

• This role is based out of Scout Motors' corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.  
• This role requires four days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.  
• Domestic travel may be required as business needs evolve.  

What You'll Bring  

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieving ambitious goals.  

Here's what else you'll bring:  

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or change management certification (Prosci, CCMP, or equivalent) preferred.  
• 5+ years of experience in change management, organizational effectiveness, HR transformation, or corporate communications.  
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute change strategies for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.  
• Strong writing skills with experience crafting executive communications, employee-facing content, and leadership materials.  
• Ability to work independently, self-direct, and manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.  
• Comfort with ambiguity, fast timelines, shifting priorities, and operating in a high-growth environment.  
• Strong executive presence and the ability to engage credibly with senior leaders at all levels.  
• Detail-oriented with consistently high standards for quality, accuracy, and tone.  
• A natural collaborator who knows how to work across organizational boundaries to get things done.  
• Passion for communication that resonates, drives action, and connects people to the larger story.  
• High integrity, discretion with sensitive information, and deep commitment to Scout's values.  

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8