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bswift’s successful creation of an online benefits enrollment/administration system has provided a simple, intuitive, and engaging experience for both employers and their employees.  Located in downtown Chicago, bswift offers software and services that streamline benefits, HR and payroll administration for employers and public and private exchanges nationwide. bswift’s state-of-the-art cloud-based technology and outsourcing solutions significantly reduce administrative costs and time-consuming paperwork, making life easier for administrators and millions of consumers who manage their benefits with bswift.

We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven team members who can do what it takes to make a company great. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you!

 

As a Senior Consultant, you will act as a strategic communication advisor to our clients and a key contributor to the development and implementation of measurable, results-based communication and change management strategies. This is a client-facing role, serving as a client lead for bswift Communication Agency clients. This role’s top priority is ensuring our clients’ success.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in employee communication, with a focus on internal communication, change management, and HR. The ideal candidate also has significant experience in creating strategies and managing communication during times of change and transition (technology implementations, rebranding, etc.) and developing communication strategies to support those strategies.

You will succeed in this role if you have these traits:
• Strategic planner. You help clients see the big picture and think strategically. You set clear objectives, probe with questions and help them solve problems in ways they didn’t expect. You’re an expert influencer.
• Relationship expert. You constantly seek ways to build, nourish and grow relationships with clients.
• Communication master. You know it all and have advanced skills in writing and editing, channels (including digital), facilitation and measurement. You can leverage content from multiple sources and work with many contributors.
• Creative thinker. You enjoy the challenge of thinking about a problem in new ways. You’re able to express complex concepts as simple, clear ideas.
• Team player. You’re able to juggle multiple projects with tight timelines. You excel in a highly collaborative environment, whether it’s leading a team or participating on one.
• Business guru. You understand the dynamics of the business world and can learn quickly about new issues.

Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor, engaging directly with clients to understand their unique objectives and challenges and providing expert communication counsel.
Develop and pitch comprehensive multi-channel communication strategies aligned with client goals and organizational objectives.
Drive sales initiatives by identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships, and participate in sales pursuits with prospective clients.
Act as client lead by providing client management and leadership for large, complex client engagements, managing project budget, scope, and scope creep.
Partner with assigned communications account manager to oversee the deliverable development process to ensure seamless execution.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to clients’ industries to enhance counsel and service offerings.
Continuously assess and refine communication approaches based on feedback, industry developments, and evolving client needs.

Requirements
7 - 10 years of experience in employee communication and change management with a corporation or consulting firm/agency.
Bachelor’s degree in communication, business or public relations.

Knowledge of current communication and change management trends and related technology (e.g. digital and social media), and proven ability to apply that knowledge to client-focused solutions.
Strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and carry out well-defined assignments, according to established guidelines, with little to no supervision.
Experience in client management.
Experience working in teams, and proven ability to leverage other internal resources (e.g. colleagues across different teams) to address challenges.
Experience working with in-house designers, agencies or other creative partners.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Benefits communication experience is a bonus.

 

 

Standard working hours are 8am-5pm Central Time, unless otherwise stated in the Job Description. 

 

 

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $100,000-$115,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.  If you are hired at bswift, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package!

bswift is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

At bswift, our values are Pursue Excellence, Embrace Accountability, Deliver Superior Service, and Be A Great Place To Work. We pride ourselves on having an engaged, friendly and smart team that goes the extra mile to get the job done right. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth.

bswift was named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, as well as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you have what it takes to join our award-winning culture, we’d love to hear from you!

 

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