Wellness Advisory Consultant

Key Responsibilities

· Client Advisory & Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their business goals, workforce demographics, and unique challenges related to employee wellness.

· Wellness Program Design: Develop bespoke wellness strategies, drawing on best practices and industry trends. Solutions may include physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing components.

· Needs Assessment & Data Analysis: Conduct organizational assessments including surveys, focus groups, and data analysis to identify wellness needs, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

· Strategic Planning: Build multi-year wellness roadmaps that integrate seamlessly with overall benefits, rewards, and talent strategies.

· Vendor Evaluation & Management: Assess, recommend, and help implement wellness vendors, digital platforms, and third-party solutions that best meet client requirements.

· Communication & Engagement: Craft communication plans and campaigns to maximize employee participation and engagement in wellness initiatives.

· Measurement & Reporting: Define KPIs and utilize analytics tools to monitor program effectiveness, ROI, and drive continuous improvement.

· Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure wellness programs comply with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices, emphasizing data privacy and inclusivity.

· Workshops & Training: Facilitate workshops, webinars, and leadership sessions to build internal capability and foster a culture of wellbeing.

· Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in the wellness space, sharing insights with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor's degree in human resources, Public Health, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field (master's preferred).

· 5+ years of experience in employee wellness, corporate health, benefits consulting, or related area.

· Demonstrable experience designing and implementing wellness programs within diverse organizations.

· Familiarity with wellness technology platforms, analytics software, and data privacy considerations.

· Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple initiatives and deadlines.

· Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

· Proficiency in developing and interpreting reports, dashboards, and ROI analyses.

· Certification in wellness or health promotion (e.g., CHES, CWWS, CWP) is advantageous.

Key Competencies

· Consultative Mindset: Ability to identify client needs, ask insightful questions, and tailor solutions accordingly.

· Analytical Ability: Comfortable interpreting data and translating insights into actionable recommendations.

· Collaboration: Proven team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and can effectively manage stakeholder relationships.

· Innovation: Willingness to challenge the status quo and champion new approaches to wellness and engagement.

· Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrates an inclusive approach, respecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives in program design.

Role Deliverables

· Comprehensive wellness strategy proposals and recommendations tailored to client needs.

· Detailed implementation plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

· Quarterly and annual program performance reviews, with suggested optimizations.

· Facilitation of focus groups, workshops, and training sessions.

· Regular updates and communication materials to enhance program visibility and participation.

· Vendor analysis reports and due diligence summaries.