Wellness Specialist - Indianapolis, IN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of onsite and virtual wellness programs addressing stress management, mental well-being, injury prevention, physical activity, sleep, ergonomics, disease prevention, tobacco cessation, and related wellness topics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for wellness services with assigned clients or locations, establishing strong relationships with employees and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate group education sessions, workshops, wellness challenges, stretch and flex programs, lunch-and-learns, and special wellness events tailored to workforce needs.
• Exercise independent judgment in adapting approved wellness programming, outreach methods, and engagement strategies to align with client culture and workforce demographics.
• Champion participation in the digital wellness platform and guide employees in sustained engagement with wellness tools and initiatives.
• Educate employees on available wellness resources and benefits, supporting informed participation aligned with individual wellness interests and goals.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in health promotion, public health, nutrition, exercise science, health sciences, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred. Wellness coaching certification or comparable credential preferred. Office ergonomic assessment experience and certification preferred. Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in workplace wellness, health education, health promotion, or employee engagement. Experience functioning independently in a client facing or regional support role strongly preferred.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills with the ability to influence engagement. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in prioritizing work and adapting programs. Solid understanding of wellness, prevention, and behavior change principles. Ability to engage employees across diverse roles, cultures, and work environments. Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills. Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a distributed team. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using digital wellness and reporting platforms.