Netcracker - Manager - Employee Benefits & Wellness Program

Job Title: Employee Benefits & Wellness Program Manager, India.

Position Overview:

- The Employee Benefits and Wellness Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs that promote employee well-being and managing health insurance, leave policies, and other benefits.

- This role ensures these programs are competitive, compliant with regulations, and aligned with employee needs.

- A key aspect of this position is fostering a culture of wellness to improve employee health outcomes and manage employee benefits effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

- Program Development and Implementation.

- Design and implement targeted wellness initiatives (fitness challenges, mental health workshops, nutrition plans).

- Review all employee benefits like time off, shift, comp off.

- Incorporate emerging industry trends to keep programs innovative and effective.

- Preventive Health: Health screenings, vaccinations, health risk assessments Employee Engagement.

- Develop strategies to boost employee engagement in wellness programs.

- Promote employee benefits and wellness programs using tailored communications.

- Champion a culture of wellness through active advocacy and awareness campaigns.

- Organize impactful events, such as health and wellness camps, fitness classes, awareness on ergonomics and wellness webinars.

Collaboration:

- Partner with HR, leadership, and external vendors to ensure wellness and benefit programs support organizational goals.

- Integrate wellness efforts with broader employee benefits offerings.

- Secure leadership buy-in for wellness initiatives and maintain alignment with corporate strategies.

- Health Promotion and Education.

- Provide resources and training on stress management, nutrition, fitness, and work-life balance.

- Disseminate wellness content through newsletters, webinars, and internal communication channels.

- Encourage proactive health management through preventive care initiatives (flu clinics, screenings).

- Program Evaluation and Reporting (Wellness and Benefits).

- Oversee the day-to-day administration of benefits programs, including insurance enrollment, claims processing, and billing.

- Evaluate wellness programs using surveys, participation rates, and ROI analysis to gauge effectiveness.

- Oversee day-to-day administration of benefits, including enrollment, claims processing, and compliance.

- Prepare comprehensive reports to inform decision-making and program improvements.

Budget and Resource Management:

- Manage budgets for wellness and benefits programs to ensure optimal resource allocation.

- Negotiate vendor contracts to achieve cost-efficiency without compromising quality.

- Data Analysis and Insights.

- Track and analyze benefits and wellness data to identify trends and measure impact.

- Use data-driven insights to recommend and implement program enhancements.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Management, or a related field.

- Experience: 8 -10 Years of experience in HR out of which 5+ years of experience in employee benefits administration and employee health and wellness.

- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certification is a plus.

Skills:

- Expertise in project and program management.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and strong data management skills.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

- Strong analytical skills for evaluating program outcomes and data.

- Knowledge of occupational health and wellness principles and best practices.

Key Attributes:

- A passionate advocate for workplace health and well-being.

- Innovative thinker with creative problem-solving skills.

- Collaborative team player capable of building cross-departmental partnerships.

- Results-oriented with a focus on measurable impact.