Are you passionate about creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, healthy, and engaged? The Washington State Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Employee Engagement and Wellness Manager to join our Employee Experience leadership team.

As the Employee Engagement and Wellness Manager, you will lead a team committed to enhancing the overall employee experience at DOH. Your role will be to develop and deliver inclusive and inspiring activities and events that foster connection, engagement, recognition, and wellness among our employees and that align with our agency’s mission and values. You’ll identify gaps in our current practices, design strategies to address them, and implement new initiatives that respond to employee and leader needs to create a positive and thriving experience for all employees.

 

The ideal candidate for the Employee Engagement and Wellness Manager position is a passionate advocate for positive workplace culture characterized by meaningful connection and holistic wellness with extensive experience in employee engagement, organizational development, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives. They are skilled in leading complex projects that enhance workplace culture and employee satisfaction using targeted universalism approaches (e.g., setting universal goals and ensuring that processes are co-created by and meet the needs of all employees with careful attention to varying needs based on identity, and special focus on any underrepresented and/or marginalized group). This individual is data-driven, results-oriented, and capable of using metrics to continuously refine strategies. With exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset, they can inspire and engage employees at all levels, whether that be coaching executive leaders, delivering agency-wide workshops, humbly soliciting feedback from staff, facilitating project meetings, etc. A commitment to public service, innovation, equity, and engagement, and a passion for contributing to the health and wellness of Washington State’s workforce are essential.

 

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the wellness and satisfaction of public health professionals across Washington State. As a leader in the Employee Experience Program, you will help shape the future of our workforce by ensuring that every employee’s voice is heard and valued. If you are driven by a desire to create positive change and have the experience and vision to lead a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

We welcome experience gained through professional employment, volunteer work, or lived experiences. We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to highlight all relevant experiences.

 

Option 1: Four (4)  or more years of experience designing and leading programs in employee engagement, organizational development, or human resources, with a focus on wellness and diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and recognition initiatives.

 

Option 2: Six (6) or more years of experience creating and planning events, workshops, or activities that enhance participants' sense of accomplishment, connection, or learning. This includes experience in:

Option 3: A bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, community health, social work, health communication, public administration, business administration, or a related field; AND: