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Sr Specialist, Employee Engagement & Wellness

PDS Health
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Now is the time to join PDS Health. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

As the Senior Specialist, Employee Engagement and Wellness, you will be responsible for the overall communication of benefits and wellness programs, engagement initiatives with team members, and management of well-being programs. This role plays a critical part in shaping positive and engaging team member experiences. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across engagement strategy, communications, and wellbeing benefits, with the ability to translate business priorities into impactful people programs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop internal communication strategies to effectively communicate with team members about company benefit programs and well-being initiatives.
  • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to execute communication strategies5
  • Coordinate communication efforts related to benefits, including PDS annual benefit open enrollment, monthly education and promotion campaigns.
  • Craft compelling content for various communication channels, keeping team members informed and engaged throughout the year.
  • Utilize data and feedback to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Monitor and analyze team member feedback and inquiries, programs engagement and utilization metrics, trends, and benchmarks across various benefit and well-being programs to identify opportunity areas
  • Partner with external and internal stakeholders to rethink and improve team member experiences across our benefit, leave and wellbeing portfolio
  • Assess and enhance well-being benefit offerings to ensure PDS’ programs are competitive, aligned with PDS Health’s objectives and team member needs.
  • Manage holistic wellness programs aimed at promoting physical, mental, and financial wellness among team members.
  • Drive awareness, participation, and engagement in well-being initiatives through targeted campaigns
  • Plan and coordinate well-being activities (e.g. webinars, challenges, etc.) that promote healthy lifestyles.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness using data and employee feedback, making recommendations for improvement
  • Administer and manage vendor relationships for various work-life programs such as caregiving, sleep and mindfulness, maternal health, discount programs, etc.
  • Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure engagement, communication effectiveness, and well-being program impact
  • Prepare executive-level reports and insights to inform decision-making
  • Ensures compliance with all policies and standards, as well as state, federal and other regulatory bodies.
  • This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and the duties and responsibilities may change.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Human Resources, Communication, Business, or related field.
  • 6 years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, and/or wellbeing/benefits programs.
  • Experience working in complex, fast-paced, or global organizations preferred.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and internet navigation.

Preferred

  • Professional Certification (CEBS, WLCP or CBP) highly desirable but not required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling content
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to execute at a tactical level.
  • Creative thinker with a passion for developing innovative communication campaigns across a variety of channels
  • Data-driven mindset with experience using analytics to inform decisions
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Passion for enhancing employee experience
  • Strong understanding of wellness best practices, behavior change theories, and communication strategies
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at one time under tight deadlines.
  • Knowledge of HR, Benefits, and pay-related laws and regulations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401K
  • Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Compensation Information

$93,000.00-$117,000.00 / Annually

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Salary : $93,000 - $117,000

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