Communications Advisor

Benefits & Well-Being Communications Advisor

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

The Benefits & Well-Being Communications Advisor shapes how employees experience benefits and well-being across the organization by helping create integrated, employee-centered communications that increase awareness, encourage participation, and reinforce a culture of total well-being. This role provides employees with clear, timely, and engaging information.

A primary focus of this role is assisting with benefit communication planning and the coordination of vendor-led campaigns to support key initiatives. The Advisor will partner with Well-Being and Benefits leaders as well as other internal stakeholders to develop and distribute employee-facing communications across multiple channels, including but not limited to email, intranet, webinars, mailed materials, etc.

This role will be responsible for maintaining and updating benefit communication materials and platforms such as Oxy's intranet (My HR), Workday, new hire resources, vendor-provided content, etc. The Advisor will ensure that information is accurate, consistent, and in alignment with Oxy brand standards.

In collaboration with internal teams (Well-Being, HRIS, Corporate Communications, etc.) and external vendors and partners, this role will support benefit communication efforts to ensure alignment, reduce duplication, and enhance employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of benefits and well-being communications across multiple channels (email, intranet, print, digital, and webinars)
• Create and distribute employee-facing materials (emails, flyers, presentations, videos, and digital content) with strong attention to clarity, detail, design, and user experience
• Maintain a working knowledge of benefit plans, program offerings, and regulatory requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance in all communications
• Lead the execution of the annual open enrollment communications plan, including the development of materials, coordination of timelines, and employee outreach efforts
• Develop and distribute communications related to benefits programs, changes, and required disclosures for employees and former employees
• Manage and update OxyLink Online, My HR, and other benefits communication platforms
• Coordinate vendor communications and campaigns, ensuring alignment with internal messaging and branding
• Support employee-facing communications delivered through external channels (e.g., home mailers), including vendor coordination and quality review
• Support new hire benefits communications and onboarding materials
• Assist in developing communication calendars to align benefits and well-being messaging throughout the year
• Assist with well-being programs and events (e.g., health fairs, webinars, screenings) and related communications
• Partner with internal teams and external partners to align benefits and well-being messaging with broader workforce initiatives (e.g., safety, total rewards, employee experience)
• Track basic communication metrics and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and increase employee engagement

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Health Promotion, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in benefits administration, benefits communications, human resources, or a related role
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, employee-friendly messaging
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong written and oral interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience with basic design or communication tools (e.g. Adobe, Canva)
• Ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering a positive employee experience
• Demonstrates willingness to learn, with the ability to quickly build knowledge of benefits programs and apply it to effective communication and employee engagement efforts.
• Ability to travel to field locations when needed (approx. 10% of the time)
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting employee benefits, HR programs, or well-being initiatives
• Familiarity with benefits terminology, plan structures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SPD, open enrollment, compliance notices)
• Experience working with third-party vendors or benefits administrators
• Experience managing or updating intranet sites or employee communication platforms
• Basic design skills or experience using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives, events, or internal campaigns
• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Workday) or well-being platforms (e.g., Personify Health)

Recruitment Fraud It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website. Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.