Assistant Manager, Wellbeing

About the Role

The Assistant Manager, Wellbeing plays a vital role in supporting the development, execution, and ongoing enhancement of employee wellbeing initiatives. These programs aim to foster a healthy, inclusive, motivated, and productive work environment by addressing mental, physical, emotional, social, and financial wellness. Collaborating closely with HR leadership, managers, staff, and external vendors, this role ensures delivery of impactful wellbeing programming that enhances the overall employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and lead health and wellbeing events such as programs, campaigns, and health fairs focusing on components like vaccinations, mental health, vision care, dermatology, and nutrition, including overseeing communication strategies for these efforts.
• Manage and monitor delicate and critical employee cases involving personal, health, family, and humanitarian concerns, offering alternate support measures when necessary.
• Oversee employee medical leave administration and track absenteeism patterns.
• Analyze research and survey data to extract insights and propose informed recommendations.
• Gather and evaluate comparative benefits information from group companies and competitive external markets.
• Support policy creation and process enhancements related to employee wellbeing, absence management, resilience building, inclusion, and workplace assistance.
• Assist in managing Employee Assistance Programs, counseling referrals, occupational health services, and other wellbeing resources.

Expected Outcomes

• Successful execution of planned wellbeing initiatives and adherence to the annual program schedule.
• Increased employee engagement and utilization of wellbeing resources.
• Prompt reporting on participation rates, feedback, trends, and program results.
• Effective collaboration between internal stakeholders and external wellbeing vendors.
• Actionable recommendations promoting a healthier and more engaged workforce.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, Social Work, Health Promotion, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in human resources, employee wellbeing, engagement, occupational health, organizational development, or similar people-centric functions.
• Solid understanding of Human Resources principles, labor laws, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards applicable in Jamaica.
• Certifications related to wellness, mental health first aid, coaching, HR, or occupational health are advantageous.
• Previous experience in organizing employee programs, workshops, campaigns, or organizational projects.

Core Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High degree of empathy, discretion, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence.
• Aptitude for analyzing feedback and data to identify trends and suggest feasible solutions.
• Strong planning, organizational, coordination, and execution abilities.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Sound judgment and professional handling of sensitive issues.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to craft compelling communications and presentations for varied employee audiences.

Please include the job title in your application subject. Ensure submission of a detailed resume by Friday, July 24, 2026.