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.