HR Employee Wellness Coordinator

Career Guide
Plans and runs workplace wellness programs to improve employee well-being and engagement. Coordinates vendors and events, promotes initiatives, tracks participation and outcomes, and aligns programs with HR policies and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver wellness initiatives (fitness, nutrition, mental health)
  • Manage wellness vendors and EAP/benefits partners
  • Coordinate health fairs, challenges, seminars, and events
  • Track participation and outcomes; report metrics to HR/leadership
  • Administer wellness platforms, communications, and incentives
  • Ensure health data privacy compliance and policy alignment
  • Monitor budgets and process invoices for wellness programs

Career Progression

Can Lead To
Wellness Program Manager
Benefits Manager
Employee Experience Manager
Total Rewards Manager
Transition Opportunities
HR Generalist
Benefits Analyst
Health Coach
Occupational Health Coordinator
Corporate Communications Specialist

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills
Health promotion program design grounded in behavior scienceBenefits and wellness vendor managementData analysis and outcome reporting for wellness programsHIPAA and health data privacy complianceIncentive design and program budgeting
Development SuggestionsComplete CHES prep and a recognized HIPAA privacy course; run a small wellness challenge at your workplace or a nonprofit and report participation/outcomes to build a portfolio.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range
Entry Level$45,000-$55,000
Mid Level$55,000-$70,000
Senior Level$70,000-$90,000
Growth Trend
growing: Employer focus on mental health, prevention, and benefits integration is rising.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers
UnitedHealth GroupCignaVirgin Pulse
Industry Sectors
HealthcareInsuranceTechnologyEducation

Recommended Next Steps

1
Prepare for and obtain CHES (or take core health promotion coursework if not yet eligible)
2
Complete CDC Work@Health training and Red Cross/AHA CPR/AED certification
3
Plan and document a 6–8 week wellness challenge (communications, incentives, metrics) to showcase results in a portfolio