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Wellness Program/HR Specialist

Salary

$45,210.88 - $60,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07546KE

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

05/02/2025

Closing Date

5/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Lee County is seeking an organized and proactive administrative professional to support our employee wellness program and general human resources functions. As the Wellness Program/HR Specialist, you will assist in coordinating wellness initiatives, supporting HR administrative activities, ensuring smooth execution of events, and promoting a culture of health, engagement, and well-being within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Program Coordination:

+ Assist in planning and scheduling wellness programs, workshops, and events with direction from Human Resources Leadership.

+ Support logistical aspects of wellness activities, including venue booking, speaker coordination, and participant registration.

+ Maintain calendars and schedules for wellness events and initiatives.

2. Communication & Employee Engagement:

+ Serve as a point of contact for wellness program inquiries, providing helpful information and support to employees.

+ Assist in preparing and distributing wellness communications through emails, newsletters, and internal platforms.

+ Support the promotion of wellness initiatives to increase employee participation and engagement.

3. Data Tracking & Reporting:

+ Track participation and maintain accurate records for wellness events, programs, and initiatives.

+ Assist in gathering and compiling feedback to enhance wellness offerings.

+ Maintain program data, including registration forms, attendance logs, and survey results.

+ Monitor and prepare participation metrics, feedback surveys, and health data trends.

+ Utilize data-driven insights to refine wellness initiatives and report key findings to leadership.

+ Ensure accurate documentation of program outcomes and trends.

4. Administrative Support:

+ Provide general administrative assistance, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and organizing files.

+ Maintain an inventory of wellness-related materials, resources, and supplies.

+ Assist with budgeting and procurement of wellness-related resources as needed.

+ Prepare and maintain HR files and documentation in accordance with records retention policies.

+ Support onboarding activities by preparing materials for new hire orientations, including wellness program information.

5. General Human Resources Support:

+ Provide clerical and administrative support to the HR team across various functions.

+ Assist with maintaining HR databases and systems.

+ Support the coordination of employee initiatives and assist in planning HR events.

+ Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and available wellness resources.

+ Maintain confidentiality of employee information and sensitive HR data.

6. Program Enhancement & Research:

+ Stay informed about wellness trends and HR best practices to support program improvement and enhancement.

+ Assist in researching new wellness and HR initiatives and making recommendations for program and policy development.

+ Assist in identifying deficiencies and gaps in wellness programs and HR processes and suggest improvements.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience.

+ At least two years of experience in an administrative or support role, preferably in wellness, HR, or employee programs.

+ Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and objectives.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic data management tools.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

+ High attention to detail and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health science, human resources, or a related field.

+ Experience in event planning, wellness program coordination, or corporate wellness initiatives.

+ Familiarity with HR systems, wellness tracking tools, employee engagement platforms, or health incentive programs.

+ Knowledge of wellness-related topics, health promotion strategies, HR processes, or workplace wellness best practices.

Supplemental Information

+ Full-time role with a focus on collaboration, employee well-being, and HR support.

+ Supportive and wellness-driven workplace culture.

The Wellness Program/HR Specialist role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about employee wellness, engagement, and human resources. You will play a key role in fostering a healthy and engaged workforce while supporting both wellness initiatives and general HR functions that contribute to the overall employee experience.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

02

In what areas do you have professional experience? (Check all that apply)

+ Human Resources

+ Wellness Program Coordination

+ Event Planning

+ Employee Engagement

+ General Office Administration

+ None of the above

03

Which of the following tools or platforms have you used in a professional setting? (Check all that apply)

+ HR Information Systems (HRIS)

+ Wellness tracking software or portals

+ Survey or feedback collection tools (e.g., Google Forms, SurveyMonkey)

+ Employee engagement platforms

+ Calendar scheduling tools (e.g., Outlook Calendar, Google Calendar)

+ None of the above

04

What types of event or program support have you provided? (Check all that apply)

+ Booking venues or virtual platforms

+ Coordinating with speakers or facilitators

+ Registering participants

+ Tracking attendance and feedback

+ Creating promotional materials or communications

+ None of the above

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Employer

Lee County Government

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Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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