Wellness Program Coordinator

About the Role

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging, the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to, generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Wellness Program Coordinator develops, implements, and supports comprehensive employee wellness programs and initiatives that promote employee health and well-being, support health promotion and employee engagement efforts, and align with County benefits strategy, policies, and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and supports Countywide employee wellness programs aligned with organizational and benefits strategy.
• Uses health and benefits data, including claims and utilization trends, to assess needs, evaluate outcomes, and guide program design and improvement.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends data-driven changes to increase engagement, improve health outcomes, and enhance cost-effectiveness.
• Leads design and continuous improvement of wellness initiatives, including preventive health, behavioral health, fitness, education, and incentive-based programs.
• Partners with County leadership, departments, and benefits stakeholders to align wellness programming with broader employee health and benefits objectives.
• Participates in wellness and benefits governance committees and workgroups to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Oversees program operations, including scheduling, coordination, and delivery of onsite and virtual wellness initiatives and events.
• Manages vendor relationships, including coordination of services, performance monitoring, and contract support.
• Researches industry trends and best practices to inform program development and innovation.
• Develops wellness communications and materials, including campaigns, presentations, and employee engagement resources.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports program performance metrics and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.
• Supports wellness program budgeting, resource planning, and procurement processes.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and County policies, including benefits-related requirements.
• Maintains accurate program documentation and ensures confidentiality of employee health and benefits-related information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in program coordination, employee wellness, employee engagement, public health, human resources, or a related field with direct responsibility for employee-facing programs or services.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Pay

$54,018.00 - $85,363.00

Screening and Compliance

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Working Conditions

• Most essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Indoor working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled.
• Indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs.
• Works alone primarily, with or without directions.
• Works with a group or team as required.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

• Equipment typically used includes a telephone, computer, printer, copier, and other standard office equipment.
• Materials handled include files, reports, forms, and general office supplies.
• May be required to drive a County vehicle in the course of duties.