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.

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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.

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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

Prepare for and obtain CHES (or take core health promotion coursework if not yet eligible)

Complete CDC Work@Health training and Red Cross/AHA CPR/AED certification

Plan and document a 6–8 week wellness challenge (communications, incentives, metrics) to showcase results in a portfolio