Employee Wellness Coordinator

Burke County Public Health; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke County Public Health is seeking an Employee Wellness Coordinator to lead the design, administration, and evaluation of the county's employee wellness programs and benefits package.

The role requires developing engaging trainings, coordinating biometric screenings and wellness events, and delivering data-driven recommendations to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (HR, public health, health admin, or similar).
• 3+ years in wellness/benefits, training & development, data analytics, and program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Burke County employee wellness programs and benefits.
• Lead wellness events (biometric screenings, health fairs, open enrollment, wellness days).
• Develop and deliver training and presentations to staff and leadership.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data analysis

Job description

Employee Wellness Coordinator

Department: Human Resources

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Hiring Range: $72,000.00 - $87,000.00

Closing Date: September 13, 2026

Posted August 13, 2026 8:00 AM

Closing September 13, 2026 5:00 PM

General Statement Of Duties

This position coordinates the development, maintenance, and delivery of the Burke County employee wellness programs and the employee benefits package. This role ensures that programs are effective in promoting the long-term health and wellness of the employee population, the effective use of programs to control escalating employee health costs and the competitiveness of health benefits offered by the County. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director. Position requires approximately 40 hours of work per workweek.

Duties And Responsibilities

To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Develops, coordinates and administers employee wellness programs, trainings, and initiatives across the Burke County employee population.
• Coordinates and leads the successful achievement of wellness events, including biometric screenings, health/benefits fairs, annual open enrollment, wellness days, etc.
• Develops presentations and training programs and delivers material to staff and County leadership, in both small and large group settings. Presentations could include new hire orientation, employee education and training events, lunch and learns, annual benefits updates, leadership meetings, or Board of Commissioner’s meetings.
• Analyzes wellness data from biometric screenings, claims reports, financial reports and other areas to recommend program improvements and implementations based on health data trends.
• Develops and delivers effective targeted programs to staff based on trends in biometric data and healthcare claims history. Ensures programs are accessible to staff both in-person and virtually, collaborates with outside vendors/companies on program development, delivers regular internal communication related to programs, and ensures effective program attendance from staff.
• Creates relationships with and serves as liaison between external vendors, healthcare providers, and wellness program leaders.
• Leads the creation, implementation and administration of wellness incentive and reward programs.
• Serves as a liaison between the County and outside companies, internal and external customers and agencies, and vendors related to wellness and benefits.
• Prepares and communicates project updates, strategic summaries, and data analytics related to wellness programs, employee benefits, or related areas.
• Conducts market research related to employee benefits ensuring the County maintains a competitive and economically advantageous benefits package.
• Provide cost data, forecasting information, and additional information to support the annual budget process related to employee wellness funds.
• Assists in the generation of 1095s, updating of annual benefit limits, and other areas of critical benefits compliance tasks.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and best practices related to benefits and wellness programs.
• Performs other, related duties as required or assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, Fitness/Wellness, Nutrition, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or another related field
• At least three (3) years of experience in a related field developing the necessary knowledge and skill to perform the duties of the position, with at least one (1) year of experience in training and development, one (1) year of experience in data analytics, and one (1) year of experience in program development and delivery.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education requirements will be considered.

Special Requirements (upon Hire, Unless Otherwise Indicated)

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Prior experience with self-funded insurance benefit design and administration experience preferred.

Physical Requirements, Working Conditions, And Occupational Exposures

• Standard vision requirements, with or without corrective lenses
• Occasionally lifts up to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasionally spends time stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and reaching with hands and arms
• Routinely spends time standing, walking, and engaging in repetitive motions
• Frequently lifts up to ten (10) pounds
• Frequently spends time sitting, speaking or hearing, and using hands or finders to handle, feel, type, or text
• Subjected to some mental effort and potential stressful situations during day-to-day operations

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to convey detailed instructions loudly, accurately, and/or quickly
• Ability to express and exchange ideas through verbal communication
• Ability to prepare and analyze written or computer data
• Ability to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communication
• Ability to operate and use systems, technologies, and machines required to perform duties of this position
• Ability to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources, such as guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.