Corporate Wellness Specialist

Independent Health

Corporate Wellness Specialist at Independent Health managing wellness/health promotion programs. Responsible for implementing, evaluating, and coordinating wellness initiatives to engage members.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $35 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and evaluate wellness programs to ensure that they are educational, outcome based and focus upon engaging the member/participant using employer based, medical claims and self-reported data to continuously adjust the plan to achieve targets
Work with Wellness team on the development of new programs
Coordinate programs and services with sales staff and brokers to meet the needs of targeted employer groups
Align with Clinical Management, Quality Management, HR, Foundation, Sales/Marketing and other departments as needed to promote wellness and preventive care with employer groups and the community
Maintain exemplary levels of customer service in accordance with IH Mission, Vision and Values
Present wellness services in an engaging and professional manner
Evaluate presentation outcomes and make recommendations to senior staff/management
Develop strong relationships with internal and external representatives and link with community resources
Service the needs of the Wellness department’s customers by being a resource for members and employer groups
Coordinate all customer specific details associated with wellness initiatives and programs
Analyze data to design, implement and evaluate customer specific wellness programs
Support marketing and promotion of wellness programs to employer groups and the community
Manage all administrative aspects for each program’s projects or processes and make recommendations on process changes or additions to the program to create efficiencies and cost savings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Associates degree preferred
Three (3) years of experience in wellness, health/group education, or health and wellness program design required
One (1) year of experience in data analytics, quality health data analytics and measurements preferred
Health and fitness or wellness certification such as personal training or group exercise preferred
Experience in healthcare or health insurance servicing preferred
Strong group presentation skills in a business setting, with experience in both large and small group settings
Presentation development (Power Point) and prior public speaking experience preferred
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and SharePoint
Ability to compile data
Able to design and interpret performance measures, quality indicators and analyze program outcomes
Ability to work autonomously and as a team member
Must be adaptable and thrive in a high energy, creative and ever-changing work environment
Ability to handle multiple duties with minimal direction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, to include occasional evening and weekend program coverage
Able to apply critical thinking skills and make decisions based upon individual needs
Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

first-class perks
full range of benefits
generous paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Wellness Program EvaluationData AnalysisPerformance Measure DesignQuality Indicator InterpretationProgram Outcome Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsCritical ThinkingAdaptability

Certifications

Health and Fitness CertificationPersonal Training CertificationGroup Exercise Certification