HR Communications Consultant

Aflac, Incorporated•Columbus, GA

1d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Requirements

Expertise in writing and editing communications for a variety of channels and coordinating employee communications in a corporate environment.
Creating and implementing strategic communications plans.
Conducting research and analysis to prepare messages and communications documents.
Developing and editing corporate messages intended to disseminate important information to Aflac employees.
Project management.
Strong influence, oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of communication principles and practices
Microsoft Excel: Intermediate
Microsoft Word: Intermediate
Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate
Intermediate knowledge of HR policies, state and federal laws
Minimum Bachelor's Degree Communications, journalism, English, human resources or a business-related field
6+ years of work related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Design and implement strategies that improve how employees receive and process information, ensuring clarity, engagement, and alignment with company goals.
Create comprehensive communication plans for cultural office and human resources.
Partner with business units to produce materials such as emails, guides, videos and intranet articles that promote Aflac’s benefits and services to internal customers.
Apply comprehensive understanding of audience segments to create impactful messaging and identify appropriate platforms (e.g., digital signage, intranet, print, social media, video).
Write, edit and publish content on the employee intranet as a primary content creator.
Develop, edit and publish employee communications that support HR and the organization; review corporate policies and procedures for clarity and conciseness; ensure that all communications are accurate, appropriate and grammatically correct.
Serve as gatekeeper for deployment of communications to the workforce.
Manage projects and project plans; execute and advance to resolve any variances and provide accurate communication to stakeholders.
Utilizing survey feedback, craft targeted messages for employee engagement, development, benefits and culture; foster a deeper comprehension of organizational changes through alignment with company goals.
Leverage internal resources to promote a positive culture, manage change, and recognize organizational accomplishments.
Draft inclusive messaging that reinforces company values and builds trust with employees and leadership.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
annual bonuses
an opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being