Associate Consultant - Communications

Watson Wyatt is the trusted business partner to the world's leading organizations on people and financial issues. Our client relationships, many spanning decades, define who we are. They are shaped by a deep understanding of our clients' needs, a collaborative working style and a firm-wide commitment to service excellence.Our consultants bring fresh thinking to client issues, along with the experience and research to know what really works. They deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that are tailored to an organization's culture and goals. With 7,000 associates in 32 countries, our global services include: Managing the cost and effectiveness of employee benefit programs Developing attraction, retention and reward strategies that help create competitive advantage Advising pension plan sponsors and other institutions on optimal investment strategies Providing strategic and financial advice to insurance and financial services companies Delivering related technology, outsourcing and data servicesWe recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.Job Posting ID: 4438Position: Associate Consultant - CommunicationsPhysical Location: Dallas, TXEmployment Status: Regular Full-TimeMinimum Experience Required: 3 yearsMinimum Education Required: Bachelors DegreeQualifications• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, and/or equivalent experience/background• 3+ years of experience in employee communications – HR consulting experience desired • Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications skills a must• Advanced level of writing and editing experience in a professional setting• Word-processing, spreadsheet software, and working knowledge of presentation software (i.e., Microsoft Word & Project, PowerPoint, Excel)• Familiarity with internet and experience using it in research• Demonstrated professional, courteous customer service and interpersonal skills• Proven project management and excellent organizational skills• Basic presentation and meeting facilitation skills• Ability to handle multiple priorities, and work well under pressure with multiple deadlines• Ability to translate technical information into simple language• Creative, energetic, and a demonstrated team player• High-level of attention to detail• Proven analytical ability• Proven self-starter with desire to learn and accept new challenges• Demonstrated adaptability to change while striving to improve processes and efficiencies• Must be able to travel up to 25%,• Able to work overtime as required to meet client deadlinesWatson Wyatt is an EEO/AA Employer. M/F/D/V.Position OverviewConsulting position for Communications Practice with primary responsibilities including: writing employee communication material, proofreading, project management for small to medium clients, and, developing proposals and presentations.ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day activities include, but are not limited to:• Writing, editing, and proofreading employee communications and training materials for clients with regard to benefits, compensation, and other HR topics• Participation in facilitation of internal team and external client meetings• Defining key messages and using creativity in presentation ideas• Participation in research and employee feedback projects• Project planning, scheduling, and tracking• Writing, preparing, and presenting reports and proposals• Working with external designers and production consultants• Assisting Practice with special projects/assignments as needed.