Employee Benefits Regional Communications Consultant - Employee Benefits experience preferred!!
Location:
OH - Cincinnati
Apply nowGeneral Description: As a part of USI’s Technical Resource team, the EB Regional Communications Consultant is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to help employees understand and engage with the benefits programs. This role involves client interaction, project management, and delivering clear, engaging communication through various platforms. The Consultant will partner with HR teams, C-Suite, USI Sales Consultant, and service team members to assess the needs of the client, determine appropriate channels, identify key messaging and use data analytics to track engagement and adjust the strategy accordingly to drive employee education and engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive communication plans for employee benefits programs. Includes life & health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and more.
- Collaborate closely with clients (HR teams, benefits administrators, and C-Suite) to understand their unique needs. Deliver customized communication solutions using USI tools and resources as well as engaging vendors, if needed.
- Lead multiple projects simultaneously. Ensure timely delivery of communication solutions while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
- Facilitate webinars and workshops. Speak at Symposiums to educate clients and prospects on USI’s Communication practice and effective solutions.
- Use feedback, surveys, and data analytics to assess employee engagement and adjust communication strategies for maximum effectiveness.
- Ensure all communication materials comply with legal and regulatory standards for employee benefits.
- Contribute to new sales initiatives by presenting USI’s Communication practice and solutions. Includes large prospect meetings both virtually and in-person.
- Enhance and maintain current knowledge of emerging trends in employee benefits communication.
- Train, educate, and inform internal service teams on USI’s communication tools and solutions. Includes finding tools, how to deliver and best practices for their use.
- Assist with recommendations, vetting and relationship management of employee benefits communication and engagement related vendors. Build and maintain relationships with these partners to ensure the best quality and service.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in employee benefits communication solutions, emerging trends, and communication and engagement best practices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 3-5 years of experience in employee benefits communication, HR consulting, or a related field.
- College degree strongly preferred.
- Position requires maintaining a Life, Accident & Health License.
- Proven project management experience, including leading complex projects and delivering on time.
- Client-facing experience, with strong relationship-building and consultation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to convey complex benefits information.
- Mindset for tracking and improving communication effectiveness.
- Proficiency in using communication tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Virtual Presentation Platforms).
- Ability to travel as needed.
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Why USI?
With more than $2.5 billion in revenue and over 10,000 associates across 200+ offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs. We invite you to learn more about what makes USI an exceptional place to work!
Unrivaled Resources and Support
What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage®, a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.
Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need.
Deep Community Engagement
We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re working together as ONE to build a better future.
Committed to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace
Our award-winning I’m With U diversity, equity, and inclusion program educated our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer
- Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers for six consecutive years (2018-2023).
- Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance four years in a row (2020-2023).
- Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Status for a maintaining a culture of health and well-being five years in a row (2018-2022).
- Visit our Awards and Accolades page for a complete list of industry awards and recognitions!
USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.
Job ID:
28978