Manager, Wellness

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws, and industry regulations and standards and Navy Federal policies

• Manage relationships with wellness vendors, brokers, and consultants to secure competitive rates and services; establish SLAs and monitor vendor performance

• Participate in contract negotiations to ensure that wellness programs and vendors align with departmental and enterprise strategic goals

• Guide the development of internal business partnerships through wellness consulting and collaborative projects

• Collaborate with senior HR leadership to forecast benefits costs and analyze the financial impact of current and proposed benefits programs

• Partner with the HR Shared Services Center on the administration of wellness programs to identify trends and proactively address issues; provide direction and guidance on escalated requests and/or program changes

• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of wellness programs, making recommendations for improvements

• Guide the development and implementation of employee education and communication regarding health behavior change programs, wellness offerings and health information

• Perform supervisory/managerial responsibilities

  • Ensure adequate/skilled staffing; select employees
  • Establish performance goals and priorities
  • Prepare, conduct, and review performance appraisals
  • Develop, mentor and counsel staff
  • Provide input and/or prepare budget requirements for Annual Financial Plan (AFP)
  • Ensure section/branch goals and objectives align with division/department strategy
  • Ensure efficiency of operations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Experience leading an employee benefits function to include design, administration, and communication of employee wellness and/or benefit plans, preferably for a large organization

• Advanced knowledge of various health and wellness plans and practices

• Advanced knowledge of, and ability to interpret/apply, benefits related laws and regulations

• Significant experience in budget forecasting and cost benefit analysis

• Significant experience in leading large projects/initiatives which have business risk and impact

• Advanced skill managing multiple priorities in a team environment to achieve goals

• Expert skill working with diverse internal and external contacts

• Expert skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact

• Expert skill to influence, negotiate and persuade others to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes

• Expert research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Expert ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives.

• Extensive experience in leading a Human Resources operation supporting a large financial institution or corporation• Ability to deal tactfully with all levels of the work force and management

• Advanced skill to monitor regulations and compliance as it relates to Wellness and Fitness programs

• Master's degree in Health Promotion, Human Resources Management, or related field

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602 | 9999 Willow Creek Road San Diego, CA 92131

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