Wellness Benefits Specialist

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our diverse workforce—including truck drivers, retail team members, corporate professionals, etc. We are seeking a motivated Wellness Specialist with a clinical/medical background to lead the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive wellness programs that promote healthier lifestyles, reduce health risks, and enhance overall employee well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s preferred in public health, health education, health science, nursing, biology, healthcare administration, nutrition, human resources or a related field
3 – 5 years of relevant experience in corporate wellness, wellness benefits, employee health programs or benefits-related roles, preferably in a mid-to-large size organization
Strong understanding of social determinants of health (SDOH), health equity and strategies to address barriers
Must be computer proficient with all Microsoft Office products, with demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. HRIS experience is a plus.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated attention to detail, outstanding organizational ability, flexibility and must be able to perform multiple tasks and balance multiple projects.
Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Must be able to analyze data, produce reports and create recommendations and plans that are actionable.
Ability to synthesize rules, regulation, and legislation and apply to real-life situations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced clinical credentials are preferred, including: Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Experience working as a nurse or in the medical field is strongly preferred
Certified Wellness Program Coordinator (CWPC), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Experience working in employee benefits as a health benefits specialist, EAP specialist, health incentive manager, employee health program manager, benefits analyst, or health and benefits consultant role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess factors impacting employee well-being, tailoring wellness programs to effectively meet diverse team member needs.
Partner with the benefits team to administer and optimize a comprehensive wellness program designed to promote and improve the overall health of our team members.
Manage wellness vendor relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery and alignment with program goals. Oversee the wellness portal, ensuring it is user-friendly, up-to-date, and supports engaging team member experience.
Translate insights from benefits meetings and population health data into actionable wellness strategies.
Develop and implement targeted programs—such as those focused on chronic conditions—to improve team member health outcomes and program effectiveness.
Own the planning, coordination and execution of annual onsite and offsite wellness events such as health and safety fair, lunch and learns, flu vaccination clinics, corporate-sponsored activities, mobile mammograms, blood drives and other similar initiatives – ensuring a seamless and impactive experience for team members.
Oversee the operation and maintenance of the corporate headquarters small fitness center, ensuring safety, accessibility, and engagement.
Develop wellness communication strategy and content, providing recommendations and ensuring materials are engaging, relevant, and aligned with program goals. Collaborate closely with external vendors, corporate communications, and benefits team to ensure consistency, accuracy and alignment across all channels.
Track and report on program effectiveness and team member participation through data analysis and reporting.
Incorporate social determinants of health (SDOH) into program design and evaluation to identify barriers to care and wellness engagement, helping to close health equity gaps across various team member populations.
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to identify opportunities to connect team members with community and employer-sponsored resources that support financial, physical, and emotional well-being.
Coordinate mental health campaigns with EAP and other vendors.
Review and manage administrative expenses related to wellness initiatives and programs to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Monitor the wellness email inbox to identify trends in team members inquiries, using insights to provide program enhancements and timely support as needed.
Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare and privacy regulations.
Conduct research on health, benefits, and regulatory trends to evaluate their potential impact on health and wellness programs.
Design and deliver engaging wellness presentations and educational sessions - both onsite and virtually, tailored to diverse audiences.
Promote health awareness, drive behavior change, and increase employee participation in wellness programs.