• Senior Specialist, Wellness and Benefits

    Abbott (Abbott Park, IL)


    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

    Working at Abbott

    At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

     

    + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

    + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

    + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

    + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

    + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

    + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    This position works out of our Abbott Park IL facility.

     

    What You’ll Work On

     

    The Senior Specialist, Wellness and Benefits plays a key role in supporting Abbott’s employee well-being strategy. This position focuses on designing, implementing, and coordinating wellness programs that promote mental, physical, and emotional health across the organization. The role requires strong project management, vendor coordination, and strategic thinking to deliver impactful wellness solutions that align with Abbott’s benefits offerings and culture of well-being.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead the development and execution of wellness initiatives that support behavior change, reduce health risks, and improve overall employee well-being.

    + Project manage wellness programs, including planning, budgeting, resource coordination, and communication campaigns.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster engagement in wellness resources and benefits.

    + Oversee vendor relationships for wellness programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and high-quality service delivery.

    + Lead and coordinate the Wellness Champions network, providing guidance, resources, and support to amplify wellness messaging and drive grassroots engagement.

    + Collect, analyze, and interpret wellness data and employee feedback to recommend program improvements and measure impact.

    + Coordinate wellness campaigns and events that promote healthy lifestyle choices and increase awareness of available resources.

    + Support the integration of wellness with broader benefits education and employee engagement strategies.

    + Manage the Lake County Fitness Center and Sports and Activities as part of the overall wellness strategy, ensuring operations align with wellness goals and support employee participation.

     

    Reports to: Sr. Manager, Benefits

     

    Interacts with: All grade levels and positions across Abbott

     

    Scope: Supports US-wide wellness initiatives and onsite wellness facilities in Lake County

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Fitness, or a related field.

    + 5-7 years of experience in wellness program coordination, employee benefits, or health promotion.

    + Demonstrated ability to manage projects, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

    + Experience with budgeting, vendor selection, and RFP processes to support wellness and benefits initiatives.

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse employee populations.

    + Experience analyzing data and applying insights to improve program outcomes.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and wellness-related platforms or tools.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Two or more years in a fitness management position

    + CPR/AED certification

    + Mental Health First Aid Certification

    + Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

    + Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP)

    + Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)

    + SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

    + Project Management Professional (PMP)

     

    Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

     

    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

     

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

     

    The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]