What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellbeing Specialist position at Organic Valley?
Wellbeing Specialist
Location - High Hybrid
Thisis a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work bothonsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI or LaFarge, WI office for 4-8 days per month, and therest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite.
Employee Type - Salaried
Bonus - This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
Safety Sensitive - No
If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to haveto think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are basedon the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned byfamily farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the verybeginning. Once pioneers of organicagriculture, we're now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We aredriven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stabilityby the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organicproducts.
Summary of RoleThe Wellbeing Specialist is responsible for creating and executing initiatives that enhance employee health, wellbeing, and workplace safety. This role involves designing comprehensive wellness programs, conducting assessments to identify employee needs, and evaluating program outcomes to foster a healthier, more productive work environment. This position will require travel to multiple CROPP locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance comprehensive wellbeing strategies and programs that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees while promoting participation, accessibility, and engagement. - 20%of the time
• Analyze employee feedback, survey results, participation metrics, health outcomes, claims data, Vital Insights data, and other key performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement and measurable results. - 25% of the time
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including Benefits, Safety, Communications, Engagement, Workplace Services, and other departments to align wellbeing initiatives with organizational goals, compliance requirements, employee experience strategies, and injury prevention efforts. - 20% of the time
• Plan, coordinate, promote, and evaluate wellness initiatives, events, campaigns, screenings, challenges, educational programs, and Cooperative-wide wellbeing activities, including Mental Health Awareness Month and Employee Wellness Month. - 15% of the time
• Manage relationships with wellness vendors, health coaches, wellness platforms, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other service providers to ensure high-quality programs, services, and employee experiences. - 10% of the time
• Administer and monitor wellbeing-related programs and resources, including the Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) and stretching program, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective utilization, and positive employee outcomes. - 5% of the time
• Develop and coordinate wellness offerings for CROPP farmer-members, including the annual meeting programming and initiatives that strengthen engagement between members and employees. - 5% of the time
Additional Duties and Responsibilities• Partner with the Workplace Services team in the day-to-day management and promotion of the onsite fitness centers, including equipment oversight, vendor coordination and employee engagement.
• Stay current on industry trends, research and best practices in corporate wellness to inform program development and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for integrating wellness into broader employee experience initiatives.
• Provide backup to Benefits and Leaves Specialist position by providing benefits orientations and other various duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Health and Wellness, Health Promotion, Public Health, Health Education or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in corporate wellness, employee engagement, or health program management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply insights to shape wellness strategies and measure program effectiveness.
• Strong knowledge of health-related topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, stress management, and chronic disease prevention.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and project management skills with the ability to engage diverse employee populations
• Familiarity with health insurance plans, occupational health practices, and wellness-related compliance standards.
• Certification from a recognized professional wellness organization (e.g. CHES, Wellcoaches, NBHWC) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required; experience with wellness platforms or data dashboards is preferred.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Base salary wage range: $54,787.20 per year - $66,414.40 per year
This salary wage rangeis exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also includeincentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. Ifyou are hired at CROPP, your final base salary wage compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as skills, education, and/orexperience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity andconsider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any finaloffer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role shouldexpect to be at the lower end of the salary wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary wage rangeis not typical.
Benefits
We believe when our peopleare strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive andholistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and theirfamily's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:
Location - High Hybrid
Thisis a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work bothonsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI or LaFarge, WI office for 4-8 days per month, and therest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite.
Employee Type - Salaried
Bonus - This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
Safety Sensitive - No
If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to haveto think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are basedon the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned byfamily farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the verybeginning. Once pioneers of organicagriculture, we're now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We aredriven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stabilityby the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organicproducts.
Summary of RoleThe Wellbeing Specialist is responsible for creating and executing initiatives that enhance employee health, wellbeing, and workplace safety. This role involves designing comprehensive wellness programs, conducting assessments to identify employee needs, and evaluating program outcomes to foster a healthier, more productive work environment. This position will require travel to multiple CROPP locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance comprehensive wellbeing strategies and programs that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees while promoting participation, accessibility, and engagement. - 20%of the time
• Analyze employee feedback, survey results, participation metrics, health outcomes, claims data, Vital Insights data, and other key performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement and measurable results. - 25% of the time
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including Benefits, Safety, Communications, Engagement, Workplace Services, and other departments to align wellbeing initiatives with organizational goals, compliance requirements, employee experience strategies, and injury prevention efforts. - 20% of the time
• Plan, coordinate, promote, and evaluate wellness initiatives, events, campaigns, screenings, challenges, educational programs, and Cooperative-wide wellbeing activities, including Mental Health Awareness Month and Employee Wellness Month. - 15% of the time
• Manage relationships with wellness vendors, health coaches, wellness platforms, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other service providers to ensure high-quality programs, services, and employee experiences. - 10% of the time
• Administer and monitor wellbeing-related programs and resources, including the Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) and stretching program, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective utilization, and positive employee outcomes. - 5% of the time
• Develop and coordinate wellness offerings for CROPP farmer-members, including the annual meeting programming and initiatives that strengthen engagement between members and employees. - 5% of the time
Additional Duties and Responsibilities• Partner with the Workplace Services team in the day-to-day management and promotion of the onsite fitness centers, including equipment oversight, vendor coordination and employee engagement.
• Stay current on industry trends, research and best practices in corporate wellness to inform program development and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for integrating wellness into broader employee experience initiatives.
• Provide backup to Benefits and Leaves Specialist position by providing benefits orientations and other various duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Health and Wellness, Health Promotion, Public Health, Health Education or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in corporate wellness, employee engagement, or health program management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply insights to shape wellness strategies and measure program effectiveness.
• Strong knowledge of health-related topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, stress management, and chronic disease prevention.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and project management skills with the ability to engage diverse employee populations
• Familiarity with health insurance plans, occupational health practices, and wellness-related compliance standards.
• Certification from a recognized professional wellness organization (e.g. CHES, Wellcoaches, NBHWC) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required; experience with wellness platforms or data dashboards is preferred.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Base salary wage range: $54,787.20 per year - $66,414.40 per year
This salary wage rangeis exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also includeincentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. Ifyou are hired at CROPP, your final base salary wage compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as skills, education, and/orexperience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity andconsider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any finaloffer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role shouldexpect to be at the lower end of the salary wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary wage rangeis not typical.
Benefits
We believe when our peopleare strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive andholistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and theirfamily's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
- Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
- 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
- Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
- 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
- Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
- Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
- Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
- Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
- Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
- Financial advisors and seminars
- Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
- Flexible Scheduling
- On-site all-organic cafeterias
Salary : $54,787 - $66,414