The Opportunity

　　Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.

　　As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results.

　　Join our team and create your future

　　Position Summary

　　We are seeking a communication expert that is a problem-solver and understands challenges, breaks them down, and helps leaders develop and execute strategic/change communications. The individual will write compelling messages for leaders, create thoughtful presentations, and find innovative ways to engage employees to build a shared culture. The Communications manager will devise creative, non-standard solutions to help leaders effectively communicate vision and strategy to their teams, the wider Huron audience. This individual will develop executive communication strategies with a focus on global messaging, creating, and maintaining channels, and building content. The manager will also be responsible for supporting crisis communications, culture initiatives, and programs. The manager will be a part of the Huron’s communication’s team and will report to the enterprise communications leader and the person will also act as a business partner to our capability teams (digital, business advisory, corporate finance).

　　Qualifications

　　Job Description

　　Responsibilities:• Provides counsel to business leaders on effective employee communication – written and verbal • Build and drive an impactful communications strategy, aligned to key priorities, grounded in communications best practices and a deep understanding of how the business operates• Drafts executive leadership and senior leadership announcements, and internal communications to effectively drive organizational change and alignment• Managing intranet site content and design strategy and execution; ensuring content is performing and adjusting accordingly• Identifies data to support communications messaging, content development, and channel distribution to improve internal consumption of Huron’s communications and that builds trust, drives organizational change, and alignment with Huron employees• Contributing to a high-performing team by sharing best practices / lessons learned and team "wins" across communications, marketing, and business stakeholders • Identify opportunities to modernize internal communications, make process improvements and drive efficiencies• Understands Huron’s brand guidelines and ensures all communications align to voice, tone and style

　　Supports external communications, including program and message development

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Communications, PR/Advertising, Journalism

　　7-10 years of professional experience supporting executives on communications strategies

　　Ability to build trust with internal partners and quickly respond to business needs

　　Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills

　　Ability to work collaboratively with both communications counterparts and business leaders

　　Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with high-quality output

　　Preferred Requirements:

　　Experience in a business-to-business (B2B) environment

　　Superior oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail and the ability to articulate a clear point of view on complicated issues in clear, concise communications

　　Demonstrated experience building trust and influencing cross-functional teams and senior leaders

　　Strong executive presence and comfort working with and advising senior leaders

　　Analytical mindset with experience interpreting data into meaningful insights / strategies

　　*Experience working in a matrixed organization, large corporate setting

　　*Chicago location preferred.

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　　The estimated base salary range for this job is $100,000-$145,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $120,000-$174,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

　　Posting Category

　　Corporate

　　Opportunity Type

　　Regular

　　Country

　　United States of America

　　At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.

　　Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron.

　　Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

　　Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

　　Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.