How to hire a wellness program manager

How to hire a wellness program manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step wellness program manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a wellness program manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new wellness program manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the wellness program manager you need to hire. Certain wellness program manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a wellness program manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a wellness program manager that fits the bill.

   This list presents wellness program manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Wellness Program Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Wellness Program Manager	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$24-48
   Clinical Director	A clinical director is a managing professional who manages the work of healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care is achieved. Clinical directors are responsible for organizational tasks such as adjusting staff schedules, explaining insurance benefits to the patients, and managing financial reports... Show more	$30-69
   Nursing Director	A nursing director's role is to oversee and evaluate all nurse staff in a hospital or organization, ensuring their efficiency at providing care towards patients. A nursing director's responsibilities mainly revolve around administrative tasks such as coordinating with physicians and other consultants, producing reports, conducting assessments, managing the budget and expenditures, and resolving issues... Show more	$30-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Health Education
   • Community Resources
   • CPR
   • Data Collection
   • ROI
   • Program Planning
   • Corporate Wellness Programs
   • Health Promotion Programs
   • Coordinators
   • Health Fairs
   • Blood Pressure
   • Health Screenings
   • Wellness Events
   • Strategic Plan

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the introduction and upgrade of wireless infrastructure at remote locations to ensure adherence with internal and international wireless standards.
   • Represent the logistics business division for all quality relate issues including process development for all ISO and Non-ISO certify warehouse locations.
   • Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your wellness program manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A wellness program manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, wellness program managers' average salary in mississippi is 43% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level wellness program managers 49% less than senior-level wellness program managers.
   • Certifications. A wellness program manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a wellness program manager's salary.

   Average wellness program manager salary

   $71,900yearly

   $34.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level wellness program manager salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

4. Writing a wellness program manager job description

   A good wellness program manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a wellness program manager job description:

   Wellness program manager job description example

   Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States
   
   Corporate Functions
   
   + Understanding of state and federal privacy laws, with a particular emphasis on HIPAA and state health privacy laws
   
   + Knowledge of information security principles and the privacy requirements related to research
   
   + Experience defining, drafting and implementing policies and procedures and training
   
   + Experience conducting ongoing compliance monitoring activities in coordination with other compliance and operational assessment functions
   
   + Ability to drive results in diverse fast pace environments
   
   + Able to clearly organize and inform through excellent written and verbal communications
   
   + Ability to lead, take action and provide goal oriented direction in the face of ambiguity and change
   
   + Strong analytical capability and problem solving skills with attention to detail
   
   + Team player with ability to partner at all levels of the organization
   
   + Minimum of 6 years privacy experience, with a particular focus on HIPAA, state and research laws
   
   **Description**
   
   This is a new role that will be responsible for supporting the privacy program for AC Wellness and will report to Apple's Privacy Legal Office. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of health and general privacy laws, requirements and industry best practices and will have responsibility for supporting AC Wellness's privacy program. Key responsibilities will include: - leading key aspects of the privacy program - providing guidance and assistance to team members to comply with applicable privacy laws and policies - coordinating internal and external investigations, compliance reviews and monitoring activities - developing, implementing and maintaining privacy policies and procedures - identifying and communicating potential risks areas with leadership - ensuring that all appropriate employees and management are knowledgeable of, and comply with, pertinent federal and state privacy standards - staying informed of and properly communicating any changes to or developments in privacy laws, regulations, standards, and guidance
   
   **Education & Experience**
   
   Bachelor's degree, JD preferred.
   
   **Additional Requirements**
   
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   Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
   
   Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .

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5. Post your job

   To find wellness program managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any wellness program managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level wellness program managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your wellness program manager job on Zippia to find and recruit wellness program manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit wellness program managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new wellness program manager

   Once you've found the wellness program manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new wellness program manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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