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Senior Benefits Communication Specialist - Remote (Pacific Time Zone)

Are you looking to accelerate your career without having to hide your authentic self - a place where you can be you? A career that’s making a bigger impact on the world? At OneDigital, we are on a mission to help people do their best work and live their best lives. From the services we offer to the way we show up for each other each day, we are fueling dreams, achieving big goals, and embracing each other’s truest selves.

We understand that pursuing a new job is a big deal. Maybe you’re afraid you won’t fit in. Well, here’s the good news. For us, the days of “fit in to get in” are over and being different is not a barrier to getting ahead. Greatness comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and experience levels. If you are looking for a people-first culture that is wired for growth, driven to serve, and totally committed to having your back, give us a shot. Your best life awaits.

Our Newest Opportunity:

The Senior Benefits Communication Specialist is responsible for supporting our key clients ($150k+ revenue) on development and execution of effective Open Enrollment and year-round communication strategies by creating marketing pieces, presentations, media campaigns etc. to educate our clients’ employees on their benefit plans.

The Senior Benefits Communication Specialist takes on a thought leadership role on the team. Externally, he/she researches and recommends communication modes, tools and vendors that meet the unique needs, demographics, and budget of their clients. He/she implements and executes these communication plans by providing content, materials, and analysis. Internally, he/she supports with training of new and current team members, and in annually updating standard benefit materials, layouts, and templates. He/she participates in regional and national committees and projects as requested.

The Senior Benefits Communications Specialist has an extensive background in Employee Benefit Communication, including but not limited to presentations, collateral materials, Brainshark, Canva, Powtoon, Jellyvision, and employer Health Benefits in general.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Leads internal pre-renewal Open Enrollment Strategy meetings
Researches and recommends communication modes, tools and vendors that meet the unique needs, demographics, and budget of their clients
Implements and executes communication plans by providing content, materials, and analysis
Develop open enrollment timeline
Development of collaterals to market employee benefits to employer groups
Works closely with various departments to ensure internal data is accurately documented
Establish and lead phone calls with clients to review marketing materials
Review and train benefits enrollment specialist for clients’ open enrollment
Corresponds regularly with clients to understand their culture/brand in order to provide relevant communication materials
Leads internal and external year-round engagement strategic, consultative meetings
Builds ongoing engagement calendars and content designed to engage their client’s workforce and enhance member wellbeing
Serves as a subject matter expert and contributes to achievement of individual and group performance measurements
Assists with training of inexperienced and experienced team members
Assists with annually revamping and expanding standard benefit materials, layouts, and templates
Engages in regional and national committees and projects as they arise
Delegates tasks and projects to secondary team member assigned to client, if applicable
Attends training opportunities, regularly participates in coursework to continue education on Employee Benefit Communication
Uses tools and systems (e.g. PPT, Canva, Brainshark, Powtoon, etc) to enhance the job
Keeps desk and work area organized and clean
Receives excellent client feedback on the quality and value of their work
Maintains a positive can-do attitude

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:

Works independently, with little day-to-day direct supervision
Expert relationship skills. Builds trust and rapport with clients, teammates and vendors
Excellent communication skills (listens, speaks, and writes well); able to interact effectively with people of all levels of responsibility and authority
Manages multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Skillful at analyzing pitfalls and developing solutions
Highly organized
Strong attention to detail
Creative mindset
Technology savvy
High energy, enthusiastic individual
Must be self-motivated, flexible and disciplined
Ability to work independently as well as in team environment
Ability to thrive in fast-paced production environment
Behavior exemplifies the OneDigital Way

Education, Training and Experience:

1+ years of experience in health & welfare benefits
An earned Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent)
An earned Individual Producers License in Health and Life Insurances or obtain within 90 days of employment (first exam attempt must be completed within 60 days of employment)
Experience with Canva, Brainshark, Powtoon, Jellyvision, and Adobe

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Proven track record excellent client feedback on the quality and value of their work
Experience with reporting and evaluating communication effectiveness

Thank you for your interest in joining the OneDigital team!