[Hiring] Consultant, Communication Consulting Practice @Gallagher

Role Description

As a member of our US Communication Consulting Practice, you’ll be part of client teams dedicated to helping improve engagement, attraction and retention through creative benefits and well-being communication. The Consultant is a hands-on project manager and writer responsible for driving behavior change for global brands through world-class strategic planning and executional excellence, overseeing complex projects from concept to delivery.

• Write, edit or manage content for client deliverables that are designed to engage employees, aid understanding, and drive desired behaviors.
• Attend client meetings to gather information, establish needs, clarify expectations, develop strategies, and obtain feedback.
• Assist senior staff with the creation and management of project schedules and budgets.
• Manage mid-size projects (i.e. $50K and below) or key milestones for larger projects, with the guidance of senior staff.
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact for questions, feedback, project updates, and/or information requests.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the communication process as well communication issues pertinent to client projects.
• Educate clients on content and design elements and how they can help achieve indicated communication goals.
• Support the expansion of client relationships by reviewing project activity and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Assist with new business development, including research and concept development for proposals and presentations.
• Aid in the timely preparation and submission of bills.
• Develop project estimates, schedules, and facilitate approvals.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with the internal project team to come up with effective solutions that meet client needs and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5+ years of work experience in communications and/or Human Resources.
• Experience likely from corporate communications, public relations, journalism, advertising, marketing, corporate benefits, or benefits industry.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, business, communications, or a related field.
• Certifications (e.g., CEBS and/or investment/finance related) and industry affiliations (e.g., IABC, IFEBP) are a plus but not required.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong writer with knowledge of Human Resources (e.g., benefits, compensation, change management) and communication business (e.g., content, design, production, technology).
• Comfortable working in Apple OS environment/using a Mac.
• A "can-do" attitude, excellent communication skills (written and oral), and the ability to work efficiently in a remote, multi-time-zone setting.
• Must be able to juggle multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously.
• Must demonstrate client excellence, innovation, and an ability and desire to respond quickly and think nimbly.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance.
• 401(K) and Roth options.
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA).
• Educational expense reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Digital mental health services (Talkspace).
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function).
• Training programs.
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• And more...