Director of Wellness and Team Member Experience

City, State:

Denver, Colorado

Title: Director of Wellness & Team Member Experience

Location: Denver, CO

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Supervises: Benefits Manager

Pay Range: $155,000 - $165,000

About Us: We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values of being Dynamic, Deliberate, and Distinct. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.

Job Summary: The Director of Wellness and Culture leads the development and management of employee benefits, wellness initiatives, and workplace culture programs to enhance team member engagement and well-being. This role ensures competitive and compliant benefits offerings, fosters a positive workplace environment, and collaborates with leadership to implement strategies that support retention, productivity, and a strong company culture.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Oversee employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness initiatives, and retirement plans, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Develop and implement wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial well-being to enhance team member engagement and productivity.
• Manage benefits administration, including open enrollment, policy updates, and communication with employees regarding benefits options and eligibility.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits, including ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and HIPAA.
• Serve as a key point of contact for benefit-related inquiries, providing guidance and support to team members and leadership.
• Partner with HR and leadership to integrate wellness initiatives into company culture and align with overall organizational goals.
• Analyze benefits utilization and trends, providing recommendations for enhancements or cost-saving measures.
• Foster a positive workplace culture by developing initiatives that enhance team member experience, engagement, and retention.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Collaborate with external vendors and brokers to manage benefits programs and negotiate competitive offerings.
• Plan and execute culture-building activities, including team engagement events, recognition programs, and wellness challenges.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging benefits programs, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in benefits administration, wellness program development, or employee engagement.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits regulations, including ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, and ERISA compliance.
• Experience in managing benefits vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators.
• Proven ability to develop and implement workplace wellness initiatives and culture programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess benefits utilization trends and recommend strategic enhancements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for educating employees on benefits and engagement programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR, leadership, and external partners to align wellness and culture initiatives with company goals.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee benefits and health-related information.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Workday, benefits administration platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Primarily works in an office environment with frequent use of computers and HR systems.
• Regular interaction with employees, leadership, and external benefits vendors.
• Occasional travel to company locations for benefits presentations, wellness events, or team member engagement initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
  
  

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

Join us in creating extraordinary experiences and opportunities for our guests and team members.

Our company does not discriminate against its associates or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-associate relationships, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. Every reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled associates.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated on the basis of qualifications to meet the requirements of the position and ability to perform the requirements of the position.