Communication Specialist, Employee Benefits

Job Description

We are looking to add a Communication Specialist to join our Employee Benefits team in Waukee, IA; Minneapolis, MN; or Kansas City, MO. Offering a forward-thinking, innovative, and vibrant company culture, along with the opportunity to share your unique potential, there really is no place like Holmes!

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop communications content using various communication channels, including long and short-form content (i.e. newsletter communication, microsites, presentations, text messaging campaigns and print materials, template, etc.).
• Conduct client interaction for all aspects of communication services, including proactive outreach to internal client experience teams for engagement opportunities, planning and timely delivery of outputs.
• Draft, review, proofread, and edit content as directed by client experience teams and Communication Team.
• Effectively project manage client communication campaign deliverables including peer review, client review, vendor assistance, etc.
• Interact with clients including client demos, presentation of timelines, delivery and maintenance of project spreadsheets, etc.
• Independently manage client projects while ensuring to collaboration with others to provide feedback and or/finished product to client.
• Source, proofread, edit articles for dissemination to potential and current clients via a biweekly newsletter.
• Assist in collaboration & training for internal stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, communication, journalism, marketing, human resources, or related field of study preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1-3 years corporate communication experience.
• Skills & Technical Competencies: A strong grasp of insurance principles to advise clients on risk and financial needs, proactive client relationship management, and effective change management through adaptable communication and support for transitions.
  
  

Here’s a Little Bit About Us

In addition to being great at what you do, we place a high emphasis on building a best-in-class culture. We do this through empowering employees to build trust through honest and caring actions, ensuring clear and constructive communication, establishing meaningful client relationships that support their unique potential, and contributing to the organization's success by effectively influencing and uplifting team members.

Benefits: In addition to core benefits like health, dental and vision, also enjoy benefits such as:

• Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey!
• Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow.
• 401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee’s 401k. This means, even if you’re not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for.
• Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can’t be at your best for our clients if you’re not at your best for yourself first.
• Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — Through our Holmes Murphy Foundation, we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you.
• DE&I programs — Holmes Murphy is committed to celebrating every employee’s unique diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experience with us. Not only do we offer all employees a paid Diversity Day time off option, but we also have a Chief Diversity Officer on hand, as well as a DE&I project team, committee, and interest group. You will have the opportunity to take part in those if you wish!
• Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities — Annually, employees are reviewed for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important — not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity — Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn’t love that?!
  
  

The salary range for Minnesota residents is $51,300– $88,400. Compensation is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, work experience and industry certifications. In addition to your salary, Holmes Murphy offers a comprehensive total rewards program including annual bonuses, total wellbeing benefits and support for professional development.

Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.