Communications Lead
The Carrera Agency
Chicago, IL (Remote)
In-houseContractSenior level7+ years exp.
3 hrs ago
Benefit Plans and Programs Communications Manager
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Salary Not AvailableMid Level7+ years expFull time
Posted 7 months ago
Job Summary
Own benefits communications and program changes with end-to-end ownership of employee experience messaging, vendor coordination, and change management across large organizations.
- Benefit communications and SME: turn complex plan details into clear guidance for employees and leaders.
- Annual programs and employee experience: lead updates, open enrollment, governance reviews, and cross‑functional alignment.
- Vendor coordination: manage vendor materials and delivery, coordinating with IT and corporate comms as needed.
Job Description
- Benefit Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a go-to resource for explanations of what is offered within our programs, either through written communications or in employee meetings or presentations.
- Standard annual communications projects: Review, update and project management of new hire materials, open enrollment materials, Summary Plan Description updates, compliance mailings, etc.
- Employee Experience: Design clear, empathetic communications (guides, microsites, FAQs, campaigns) that simplify complex topics and promote benefit understanding and utilization. Partner with key colleagues (legal and corporate communications) on communications to ensure compliance and coordination with corporate wide communication expectations.
- Project and Implementation Leadership: Build and drive project plans, timelines, and stakeholder alignment for plan changes, new program implementations and benefit vendor transitions.
- Manage Vendor Partner Communications: Work with vendors to understand what materials they have that can be leveraged for our benefits communications. In some cases, the vendors may be in charge of fulfillment, in which your role is to project manage the communication project, including review of draft materials and coordinating with IT and corporate communications as needed if the communications will be via email.
- 4-year degree with a minimum of 7 to 10 years at large complex organizations working with employee benefit plans and/or writing corporate communications
- Proven successful experience with detailed project management and change management
- Strong general communication and presentation skills
- Strong leader with the ability to motivate others to work toward a shared business vision
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment is essential.
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge as needed around complex plan design variations for different employee groups.
- In lieu of degree 9-12 years of relevant experience
- Work history focused on communications and change management specific to employee benefit plans.
- Experience communicating and understanding complexities with organizations with multiple unions
- Understanding of employee benefits regulatory requirements
- Experience implementing or communicating implementations of new employee benefit programs or vendors
- Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.
Exelon
4.2 Glassdoor
Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC) is one of the nation’s largest utility companies, serving more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated utilities. We believe that reliable and affordable energy is essential to a brighter, more sustainable future.We are a FORTUNE 250 company operating across a large urban footprint, serving major metro areas in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Exelon is recognized as an industry leader with best-in-class operations, a firm commitment to maintaining energy affordability, a track record of top-quartile reliability performance, strong ESG leadership and principles, and a deep dedication to supporting and investing in the communities we serve.
Founded in 1999
Chicago, Illinois, USA
19K employees (561 in marketing)
86% recommend to a friend
86% CEO approval
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
173 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
16.5 years
Median Tenure
4 years
Funding
Total Funding
$900M
Last Raise
$900M
Post IPO Debt, 3 months ago
Funding History
- Dec 2025Post IPO Debt • $900M
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
1.5M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
11.5%
Direct
45.7%
Referral
41.2%
Social
1.2%
Paid
0.4%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~19.3K
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