Abbott · 21 hours ago
Senior Specialist, Wellness and Benefits
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Senior Specialist, Wellness and Benefits plays a key role in supporting Abbott’s employee well-being strategy by designing and coordinating wellness programs that promote mental, physical, and emotional health across the organization.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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