Wellness Program Coordinator

Socket.dev; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County seeks a Wellness Program Coordinator to develop, implement, and manage countywide employee wellness initiatives in alignment with benefits strategy. You will analyze health data, drive program improvements, and collaborate with leadership to optimize engagement and outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of experience coordinating programs or employee wellness, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Two years of experience in program coordination, employee wellness, employee engagement, public health, HR, or related field with direct responsibility for employee-facing programs or services.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and supports Countywide employee wellness programs aligned with organizational and benefits strategy.
• Uses health and benefits data, including claims and utilization trends, to assess needs, evaluate outcomes, and guide program design and improvement.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends data-driven changes to increase engagement, improve health outcomes, and enhance cost-effectiveness.
• Leads design and continuous improvement of wellness initiatives, including preventive health, behavioral health, fitness, education, and incentive-based programs.
• Partners with County leadership, departments, and benefits stakeholders to align wellness programming with broader employee health and benefits objectives.
• Participates in wellness and benefits governance committees and workgroups to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Oversees program operations, including scheduling, coordination, and delivery of onsite and virtual wellness initiatives and events.
• Manages vendor relationships, including coordination of services, performance monitoring, and contract support.
• Researches industry trends and best practices to inform program development and innovation.
• Develops wellness communications and materials, including campaigns, presentations, and employee engagement resources.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports program performance metrics and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.
• Supports wellness program budgeting, resource planning, and procurement processes.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and County policies, including benefits-related requirements.
• Maintains accurate program documentation and ensures confidentiality of employee health and benefits-related information.

Skills

Program coordination

Employee wellness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, HR, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title: Wellness Program Coordinator

Department: Human Resources

Location: 415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range: $54,018.00 - $85,363.00

Close Date: October 2, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, and supports Countywide employee wellness programs aligned with organizational and benefits strategy.
• Uses health and benefits data, including claims and utilization trends, to assess needs, evaluate outcomes, and guide program design and improvement.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends data-driven changes to increase engagement, improve health outcomes, and enhance cost-effectiveness.
• Leads design and continuous improvement of wellness initiatives, including preventive health, behavioral health, fitness, education, and incentive-based programs.
• Partners with County leadership, departments, and benefits stakeholders to align wellness programming with broader employee health and benefits objectives.
• Participates in wellness and benefits governance committees and workgroups to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Oversees program operations, including scheduling, coordination, and delivery of onsite and virtual wellness initiatives and events.
• Manages vendor relationships, including coordination of services, performance monitoring, and contract support.
• Researches industry trends and best practices to inform program development and innovation.
• Develops wellness communications and materials, including campaigns, presentations, and employee engagement resources.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports program performance metrics and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.
• Supports wellness program budgeting, resource planning, and procurement processes.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and County policies, including benefits-related requirements.
• Maintains accurate program documentation and ensures confidentiality of employee health and benefits-related information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in program coordination, employee wellness, employee engagement, public health, human resources, or a related field with direct responsibility for employee-facing programs or services.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Most essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Indoor working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled.
• Indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs.
• Works alone primarily, with or without directions.
• Works with a group or team as required.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used includes a telephone, computer, printer, copier, and other standard office equipment.
• Materials handled include files, reports, forms, and general office supplies.
• May be required to drive a County vehicle in the course of duties.