Wellness Program Manager jobs in Athens, GA

Job Summary 

The Benefits Wellness Program Manager supports Kloeckner’s overall wellness objectives and initiatives. Programs represent the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of employees. One of the key features of the role is supporting the new mental wellbeing initiative which is to create an environment where employees feel safe to ask for help and know where to turn for help. The role requires expertise in administering overall wellness programs including a very strong focus on excellent customer service and a desire to advocate for good individual, team, and environmental health. 

Job Responsibilities   

• Assists with the overall wellness strategy for all components of wellness (mental health, physical, and financial) from year to year
• Strong leadership traits with the ability to lead employee associates and provide direction
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Takes initiative, is detail oriented, and highly organized
• Designs the Wellness Champion role and help facilitate selection of Champions. Manages the network/community of local Wellness Champions
• Plans and oversees execution of branch onsite biometric screening events
• Partners with 401(k) administrator to plan and implement onsite financial awareness education
• Plans and executes corporate challenges as appropriate
• Works and manages initiatives with various benefit partners such as the medical, biometric, and employee assistance program partners. Also includes the 401(k) administrator and newly appointed PR firm
• Drafts content for wellness initiatives throughout the year including monthly benefit newsletters and the Cutting Edge
• Facilitates training of the workplace for all levels of employees
• Administers all wellness program incentives including stipends and self-care days off
• Evaluates utilization and effectiveness of wellness programs and recommends changes as appropriate
• Assists department members on specific projects and tasks as necessary on key projects. This includes specific projects such as the fall open enrollment and any payroll-related items
• Resolves wellness-related employee inquiries 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, etc
• Knowledge of all pertinent Benefits related federal and state regulations (HIPAA, DOL, IRS, ERISA, Social Security)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, or Counseling
• 5 years of related-work experience in Human Resources, Wellness, or Employee Relations
• Wellness/HR certifications preferred, but not required
• Ability to drive and lead Employee Education & Wellness initiatives