Communication Consultant/Project Manager - New York or Boston
MMC

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With a career as a Mercer human capital consultant, you will be helping companies of all sizes and across all industries solve their greatest challenges by designing and implementing workforce strategies to help them grow within their markets. We help these organizations define and implement an employee experience that will make the right talent want to join, stay, and deliver their best performance.

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position, based in the New York or Boston office:

Communication Consultant/Project Manager

What can you expect?

• As a Communication Consultant/Project Manager, you will work independently and on teams on client-facing communication engagements across industries
  
• You will develop effective communication strategies and lead discussions with clients and project teams
  
• You will serve as secondary client contact on larger projects (or primary client contact on smaller projects) and will be responsible for the implementation of communication strategies and project management/production coordination of client deliverables
  
• You will be responsible for managing project budgets, preparing monthly invoice details, etc.
  

To learn more about Mercer's Communication Consulting practice, please visit

https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/workforce-and-careers/employee-communication.html

What is in it for you?

• A company with a strong brand, with experience developingsolutionsfortoday's and tomorrow's toughest challenges
  
• The opportunity to contributeintellectualcapital and leadership as part of the global leader in human resources consulting
  
• A culture of internal mobility, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration
  
• Business Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations; for more information, visit: Inclusion and Diversity | Mercer
  
• Flexible work opportunities for work/life balance
  
• Competitive pay and a full benefits package, starting Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase program, tuition assistance, and a generous paid time-off allowance); plus a fixed company contribution AND a company match on your 401k, after one year of service
  

We will count on you to:

• Assist in design and development of strategies to drive the successful adoption of change within a business, as well as deliverables to drive stakeholder engagement, leadership alignment, learning/training, communications and business readiness
  
• Be responsible for editorial review of communications and content management
  
• Interact independently with clients on a regular basis by answering questions and providing requested materials over the phone, via e-mail, or by attending client meetings
  
• Coordinate across workstreams to proactively identify dependencies, gaps, and risks in executing the communication strategies and work plans
  
• Coordinate reviews of communication materials (compliance, technical, editorial, client, vendor, etc.) and incorporate edits as appropriate
  
• Leverage work to other resources (writers, graphic designers, analysts/associates, etc.) and provide guidance for accomplishing work and meeting performance standards
  
• Support business development activities, including assisting in proposal development, finalist meeting presentations, scoping projects, drafting statements of work, etc.
  
• Build relationships with consultants in other Mercer practices/businesses and with clients and demonstrate a solid understanding of each client's project requirements and needs
  

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in English, business, communication, journalism, human resources, or related field of study
  
• A minimum of 7 years' extensive experience writing corporate communications, including compensation, benefits, and policies and/or applicable paralegal experience; or 5+ years' of HR consulting experience with a professional services firm
  
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including public speaking skills
  
• Advanced editing, proofreading, and composition skills; proven technical and persuasive writing skills
  
• Critical thinker who can anticipate team/client needs and take initiative to present ideas, ask the right questions, and deliver the highest quality work
  
• Ability to operate well in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
  
• Detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational and project management skills
  
• Strong command of MS Word and PowerPoint
  
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines
  
• Experience managing projects, including timeline and budget
  

What makes you stand out?

• Experience as a communication consultant in a professional services or consulting firm
  
• Experience with and knowledge of readiness and change management principles and methodologies
  
• Experience with web content development
  
• Experience in a client-facing role
  
• Ability to build internal partnerships in order to be effective in the role
  

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 83,000 colleagues and annual revenue approaching $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOEMinority/Female/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity employers.

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The applicable base salary range for this role is $79,200 to $158,400.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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