Employee Wellness Program Manager

The Central Employee Services Division (CESD) in the Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks an experienced and task oriented professional to serve as an Employee Wellness Program Manage r (Project/Program Manager II) for the Balanced You Well-being team.

The Employee Wellness Program Manage r plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of all King County employees. This position reports to the Employee Social Impact and Well-Being Manager and will manage and support various wellness programming, operations, and initiatives while collaborating with other team members to ensure seamless program delivery across the Balanced You portfolio. Specifically, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating on-site health clinics, employee engagement activities, performance metric tracking and data management, and operational logistics for the Balanced You team to help ensure every King County employee has the opportunity to thrive.

Who We Are
The Department of Human Resources mission is to provide strategic human resources leadership, modernized systems, customer-focused services, and tools designed to support the management, growth, and development of the King County workforce. Ensuring the health and safety of employees is the Countys number one priority and the division provides integrated services in the areas of Safety, Workers Compensation, Disability and Leaves, Balanced You (Well-being) and Employee Giving, Employee Assistance Program, Benefits Strategy, as well as Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations.

The work we do requires strong connection and collaboration with peer departments and across the County. We deliver a broad range of programs that are both countywide and department specific, all through an anti-racist and pro-equity framework guided by our , the six pillars of our , and the .

Balanced You is King Countys holistic employee well-being program. equips employees to live healthy and safe, know and use their benefits, and find balance in life and work so that they may feel good, get the most out of life, and do their best work.

Commitment to Equity & Social Justice
As the only county in the United States named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a diverse region that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. The Employee Wellness Program Manager will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.

CESD is committed to excellence, supporting one another, and having fun along the way. We seek candidates excited to join our team and jump into a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Union Representation

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117/Professional & Technical and is classified as a Project/Program Manager II; class code: 243214.

Work Schedule This non-represented position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Wellness Programming
  • Apply equity and social justice principles to all areas of work, such as accessibility, engaging non-desked skilled employees, using plain and equitable language, and treating everyone with respect.
  • Plan, coordinate, and deliver on-site employee engagement and well-being activities including vaccine clinics across 30+ worksites, wellness programming, and other engagements.
  • Manage class registrations, listings, attendance tracking, and operational logistics of delivery both in-person and virtually.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Health and Wellness vendors on well-being deliverables and communications.
  • Deliver education, communication, and outreach to employees.
• Internal Collaboration and Communication
  • Provide support to King County employees seeking well-being resources in-person and virtually.
  • Respond to, with the team, employee and department inquiries.
  • Coordinate evaluation, review, and feedback processes for program initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the team and internal communications on the team SharePoint, drafting and proofing communications.
• Performance metric tracking and data management
  • Track and analyze performance metrics to assess program effectiveness.
  • Prepare reports and analysis to support program improvements.
  • Develop, maintain, and update database records to track program deliverables.
  • Develop program recommendations.
• Team Collaboration
  • Work effectively with Balanced You team members to achieve employee well-being goals and contribute to program improvements.
  • Step in to support colleagues as needed to ensure uninterrupted services.
  • Participate in internal meetings to contribute to wellness program improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Eligible applicants must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of experience in program/project management, coordination, operations, or logistical experience with knowledge of project/program management principles; OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.

• Strong organizational, communication, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to perform moderately complex analytical work related to wellness program outcomes.
• Experience, training, education, or certification in a health and/or wellness field.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Skilled in gathering, manipulating and using data utilizing a computer and other tools such as Excel.

• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and presentation skills, including the effective use of visuals and graphics in communication.

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office software - including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.

• Intermediate skills in digital collaboration and virtual delivery tools such as Microsoft Teams Webinar or Zoom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience managing, delivering, or coordinating on-site vaccine clinics or employee wellness programs.
• Familiarity with King County employee benefits and wellness resources.
• Proficiency in database management, analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced training, education, or certification in an employee or workplace health and/or wellness.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Ability to move and lift up to 20 pounds.
• A valid Washington State Driver's license to operate a Non-Revenue County Vehicle or the ability to travel to remote King County worksites in a timely fashion to places where public transportation may not be readily available.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and they will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. All materials will be evaluated for spelling, grammar, and punctuation usage. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a series of interviews.

Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all applicants including current King County employees and the public and will be used to fill one career service position.

Forms and Materials Required

1. An online employment application completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs . The employment history should go back at least 10 years if you have 10 years of employment or more to include all relevant experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant experience must be included in the application.
2. A cover letter of no more than two pages summarizing how you meet the required experience, qualifications, knowledge, and job skills. In addition, please share why you are interested in this position. This is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received, your application will be incomplete and will not be considered.

For more information, contact:
Jen Montoya
Senior HR Analyst
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Teleworking Requirement
The Department of Human Resources has a hybrid workforce with employees working both onsite and from home. The work associated with this position is currently being performed in a hybrid fashion including teleworking, complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

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Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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