Benefits Communications Consultant

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options (Medical, Dental, &

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Fully funded pension

Paid vacation & holidays

Public transportation subsidy

Education Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Newark, NJ, is seeking a Benefits Communications Consultant to translate complex benefits proposals and strategic discussions into clear executive communications. You will bridge benefits leaders and governance groups, producing governance-ready materials and coordinating cross-functional input.

Responsibilities include crafting executive summaries, leading stakeholder communications, and ensuring consistent brand voice across all materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Human Resources, or related field
• Master’s degree in Communications preferred
• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, preferably benefits
• Proven track record preparing communications for executives or governance groups
• Experience navigating matrix organizations and complex approvals
• Solid understanding of benefits plan administration
• High adaptability to shifting priorities

Responsibilities

• Translate technical benefits information into executive summaries for governance committees
• Prepare high-impact presentations based on benefits strategy
• Present complex benefits recommendations to audiences with varying technical knowledge
• Align communications with governance standards and timelines
• Advise leadership on communications formats and content
• Facilitate feedback loops between oversight committees and benefits leadership
• Ensure consistent brand voice across executive materials

Skills

Corporate communications

Benefits communications

Executive presentations

Governance liaison

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, HR, or related field

Master’s degree in Communications (preferred)

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta As an employee of the Atlanta Fed working for the Office of Employee Benefits (OEB) in the Newark, NJ office. You will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

Onsite Work Expectations: The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are required to be onsite according to the schedule set by your management.

Stakeholder & Governance Communication

• Translate technical benefits information/data into executive summaries for governance and oversight committees
• Prepare high-impact presentations based on benefits leadership strategic plans/direction
• Present complex benefits recommendations and changes to audiences with and without technical expertise
• Align the delivery of communication materials with governance standards and timelines

Content & Advisory

• Advise leadership team on communications format and content
• Facilitate feedback loops between oversight committees and benefits business leaders and teams
• Ensure consistent brand voice across all executive and stakeholder materials

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Human Resources, or related fields
• Master’s degree in Communications preferred
• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, preferably focused on benefits
• Proven track record in preparing communications for executive leaders, boards, or governance groups
• Experience navigating matrix corporate environments and complex approval processes
• Solid understanding of benefits plan administration
• High adaptability to shifting business priorities

The Benefits Communications Consultant translates complex benefits proposals, strategy discussions, and technical plans into clear, actionable executive-level communications. This role bridges the gap between benefits business leaders and key governance groups, ensuring stakeholders have information to assess the value proposition, compliance risks, and strategic impact of reward programs and related decisions.

The total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
• Paid vacation and holidays; flexible work environment
• Generously subsidized public transportation
• Education Assistance Program
• Professional development programs, training and conferences
• And more

Additional Requirements

This position will require at minimum fingerprinting for a criminal background check, education and employment verification, along with potential additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of any required background screening. These screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to approximately 8 weeks to be completed. The screening covers areas such as education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reaches out to your references and people that know you well. For Law Enforcement positions, physical, psychological, drug, stress/EKG, and attending an academy will be required.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta employees must comply with the Banks' ethics rules. These rules generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from holding financial interests (such as common stock and corporate bonds) issued by financial institutions. This prohibition also applies to investment funds that focus on investing in the financial sector. If you, your spouse/domestic partner, or minor child own such securities, you will generally be asked to divest them if you accept an offer of Bank employment. If you have concerns about this prohibition, you should raise the issue with the recruiter for this posting early in the process.

Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Communications/Public Relations Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.

The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States - one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.

OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.

Why Our People Choose Us

Our reputation precedes us There will always be room for personal growth Our people are first You’ll find the right balance Your responsibilities will be meaningful We hope that you will be our future colleague.

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