Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Learning & Development/Employee Engagement, the Employee Wellness Specialist will be responsible for developing and facilitating a strong, robust employee wellness program that enhances the overall employee experience. This position requires a very strong attention to detail and an organized person who can coordinate multiple items in unison. The Employee Wellness Specialist will work to educate and promote wellness related topics to staff across all levels and coordinate various programs to create a wellness program that contributes to increased engagement, well-being and retention.

Job Status: Full time, Hourly, Non-exempt

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads a comprehensive wellness program.
• Provides leadership to the Wellness Program Committee in assessing, developing, and establishing measurable objectives and program content consistent with employee wellness interests and needs.
• Coordinates, plans, and facilitates health and fitness activities and programs for employees.
• Plans and implements classes, speakers, seminars, personal training, and fitness assessments that promote healthy lifestyles.
• Develops promotion and publicity plans for wellness and fitness programs throughout the organization.
• Organizes and manages wellness provider schedules.
• Plans and implements weekly wellness topics and updates.
• Partners with the Benefits Manager to promote benefits and wellness related information provided by the organizations benefits.
• Provides educational presentation and training programs.
• Facilitates Mental Health First Aid workshops.
• Compiles statistical summaries of participant data, class attendance, and equipment inventories to ensure proper detailed program evaluation.
• Monitors program budget and assures appropriate expenditure of funds with detailed record keeping and reporting.
• Maintains safety checklists and equipment check in the wellness facilities on campus.
• Organizes an annual wellness fair for staff.
• Develops activities around observed holidays such as National Wellness Month, Heart Health Month etc.
• Manages employee discounts, including but not limited to Tram Discounts, cellular wireless plans; Fun Express.
• Maintains strong relationships with established community partners.
• Develops and manages a robust recognition program.
• Lead administrator for the Kudos software program; keeping it up to date and driving engagement as well as providing training
• Collaborates with the Director of Learning & Development/Employee Engagement to develop supplemental training for Notice.Talk.Act at Work to continue to educate managers on mental health.
• Collaborates with Learning and Development team to develop comprehensive training materials regarding psychological safety.
• Monitors and renews contracts for wellness vendors as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong and engaging presentation and public speaking skills.
• Proficient in working with MS Office Suite.
• Must be organized and have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be confident in facilitating in-person and virtual workshops as well as being recorded for a tutorial.
• Ability to:
  • Maintain a professional demeanor while ensure all sensitive Human Resources matters remain confidential.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of individuals both internally and externally.
  • Provide excellent customer service skills, including phone and in person.
  • Work in collaboration with a team and respectfully challenge and express opinions.
• Ability and willingness to travel between multiple locations as needed by the demands of the role.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in wellness program development.
• Bachelor’s Degree in health education or related field preferred.
• Minimum one-year facilitating job related training programs preferred.
• Minimum one-year of direct Human Resources experience preferred.