If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
This position follows a hybrid work model and is preferred for individuals residing within 35 miles of Columbus, Des Moines, or Scottsdale. It is an excellent fit for a detail-oriented specialist who loves bringing structure to fast-moving work.
As an External Affairs Operations Specialist, you’ll sit at the center of our operations – turning ideas into repeatable processes, and plans into well-executed deliverables. You’ll be a go-to resource for helping External Affairs initiatives stay on track. As our initiatives grow in scale and visibility, you’ll help us respond quickly to emerging priorities
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy flexing across projects, data, documentation, and campaign support in a given day.
Bring strong skills in Excel, SharePoint, automation, and reporting tools like Power BI and are comfortable working with complex data sets.
Are energized by designing and improving processes, organizing information, and creating clarity for others.
Communicate clearly in writing and enjoy turning operational tasks into pathways for associate engagement
If you’re excited by the idea of being the operational backbone for a mission-driven External Affairs team – and you like variety, ownership, and impact – we’d love to hear from you.
This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.
The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location(s):
Scottsdale: 18700 Hayden Road Scottsdale AZ, 85255
Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215
Grandview: 1000 Yard Street Grandview OH, 43215
Work schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote.
#LI-AM1
#HYBRID
Job Description Summary
Are you a high achiever who can connect with people, build relationships, and manage projects that engage and strengthen our company, our communities, and our reputation? If you thrive in a highly integrated team culture that values our people, is data-driven and works to bring people together in the workplace for better efficiency and processes, we want to hear from you!
As a Specialist, you’ll provide analytical, operational, and consulting support to assigned efforts within External Affairs, which includes Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Citizenship, Political Programs, Workforce Development and Government Relations. You’ll have opportunities to interact with business leaders and provide support to various operational tasks like, project coordination, data reporting, technology integration, auditing and/or budget responsibilities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Executes and coordinates several projects at any time, system administration, budget, and data management functions.
Works with their leader to identify departmental needs and develops the processes and procedures to support those needs.
Leads aspects of day-to-day extraction and reporting of business information and provides regular reports to leadership.
Project management on various assigned projects.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Director or Executive in External Affairs.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate studies with business related courses in areas of public relations, marketing, and communications, social services and/or project management; degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum six years of experience related to project coordination or business, familiarity with Nationwide’s External Affairs programs, and Nationwide corporate structure preferred.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proven knowledge of business principles, including communications, project management, customer service concepts and practice, and office practices and procedures. In-depth knowledge of statistical/financial analysis, budget preparation, GAAP and statutory accounting practices and Enterprise-wide business operations may be preferred. Ability to plan and execute complex activities. Decision-making skills for problem identification, solution recommendation and implementation. Analysis and problem-solving skills to determine effects on existing business processes. Excellent analytical ability to interpret complex financial information. Effective communication skills including ability to articulate complex concepts effectively with internal/external contacts. Ability to operate personal computer and related financial and business software. Ability to lead projects and special studies teams. Initiative-taker – manages unforeseen difficulties successfully, develops innovative ideas and does not require close supervision.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resource Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment; some travel may be required.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Specialist, External Affairs : $79,500.00-$148,500.00The expected starting salary range for Specialist, External Affairs : $79,500.00 - $119,500.00
