Wellbeing & Engagement Lead — On-Site

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston County Government’s Human Resources Department seeks a Wellness and Engagement Coordinator to promote employee well-being, engagement, communication, and workplace culture across the county workforce.

You will coordinate wellness initiatives, employee events, and engagement strategies, gather feedback, and develop programs to strengthen satisfaction and retention, helping public service employees thrive and feel supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, HR, organizational development, or related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in employee engagement, wellness, outreach, or related field; government/public sector preferred.
• Experience developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating employee wellness/engagement programs.
• Experience conducting employee surveys, exit/stay interviews, focus groups, with data analysis and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate events, programs, presentations, workshops with multiple departments and partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop materials for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and technology platforms for communication and program administration.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer employee wellness programs and initiatives, including fitness, health screenings, disease prevention, and vaccination clinics.
• Develop, implement, evaluate engagement initiatives to improve participation and retention.
• Serve as a liaison among employees, HR, county leadership, department managers, vendors, and community partners; communicate program information.
• Conduct employee feedback activities (surveys, exit interviews, focus groups) and analyze trends to inform improvements.
• Develop and deliver wellness, engagement, and educational presentations at orientation and trainings.
• Oversee budget and committees related to wellness and engagement; track action items and updates.
• Plan and participate in major county events and outreach initiatives (wellness fair, giving campaign, health screenings).
• Create communications with departments and subject matter experts to keep employees informed and involved.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, research trends, and recommend new initiatives aligned with county priorities.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to improve processes and employee experience.

Skills

Employee Wellness

Engagement Programs

Event Coordination

Feedback Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, HR, Organizational Development, Business Admin, Communications, Health Promotion, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Charleston County Government’s Human Resources Department seeks a Wellness and Engagement Coordinator to promote employee well-being, engagement, communication, and workplace culture across the county workforce.

You will coordinate wellness initiatives, employee events, and engagement strategies, gather feedback, and develop programs to strengthen satisfaction and retention, helping public service employees thrive and feel supported.