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Associate, Employee Wellness and Benefits Communications

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Wayfair

Jan 27

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • Boston

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Talent, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating employee-facing content.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Internship or previous work experience in Talent, Benefits, or Communications.
  • Familiarity with wellness program design and employee engagement strategies.
  • Proficiency in Google productivity tools, Slack, Canva, and BrightSpot a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, implementing, and promoting company-wide wellness programs
  • Coordinate with external wellness vendors to ensure seamless program execution
  • Collect and analyze employee feedback to improve wellness offerings
  • Support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave programs, and other perks
  • Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits and wellness programs
  • Help onboard new employees by providing clear and concise benefits information
  • Create and distribute engaging benefits-related communications via email, newsletters, intranet, and other internal channels
  • Maintain the benefits section of the company’s portal, ensuring that content is up-to-date and user-friendly
  • Develop communication campaigns to increase awareness and participation in wellness and benefits programs
  • Assist in preparing benefits utilization reports and wellness program metrics to track engagement and effectiveness
  • Maintain accurate benefits and wellness program records in compliance with company policies and regulations
  • Stay informed about regulatory changes (e.g., ACA, COBRA, HIPAA) and assist with ensuring company benefits programs are compliant
  • Support the annual open enrollment process, including preparation of materials and answering employee questions

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Associate, Employee Wellness and Benefits Communications?

The main responsibility is to assist in designing, administering, and communicating employee wellness programs and benefits offerings for the North American workforce.

Is this position entry-level?

Yes, this position is classified as entry-level.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in Talent, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field is required.

What skills are important for this position?

Strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are important.

Will I need to work with external vendors?

Yes, the role involves coordinating with external wellness vendors to ensure seamless program execution.

Is there an opportunity to help with the onboarding of new employees?

Yes, the Associate will help onboard new employees by providing clear and concise benefits information.

What kinds of programs will I be involved in promoting?

You will assist in planning, implementing, and promoting company-wide wellness programs.

How will I communicate with employees about benefits?

You will create and distribute engaging benefits-related communications via email, newsletters, intranet, and other internal channels.

Will I be responsible for maintaining compliance with regulations regarding benefits?

Yes, you will assist in ensuring company benefits programs are compliant with regulatory changes such as ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.

Are previous work experiences in Talent, Benefits, or Communications preferred?

Yes, internship or previous work experience in those areas is preferred but not required.

What tools or software should I be familiar with for this position?

Familiarity with wellness program design, employee engagement strategies, and proficiency in Google productivity tools, Slack, Canva, and BrightSpot is a plus.

Does Wayfair support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Wayfair values and relies on the collective voices of its employees and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

How can I inquire about the status of my application?

For inquiries about your application status, you may contact the HR department or follow up through the application portal if available.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Wayfair is the destination for all things home: helping everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home. From expert customer service to the development of tools that make the shopping process easier, to carry one of the widest and deepest selections of items for every space, style, and budget, Wayfair gives everyone the power to create spaces that are just right for them.

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