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Director, Well-Being Programs

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What does a good dyad partnership with provider well-being leaders look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they can share leadership with physicians and respect the different needs of providers and staff.

Tell me about a well-being initiative you launched that didn't work. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they evaluate programs honestly and adjust or stop what isn't working.

Describe a time you influenced leaders you had no authority over.

What they are checking: Whether they can drive change across operational teams through relationships and evidence.

What would you do

Burnout surveys show nurses feel well-being programs are a band-aid over staffing problems. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they address workplace causes of burnout honestly instead of only offering individual resilience programs.

How would you advise executives who want a quick win on morale after a difficult year?

What they are checking: Whether they can be a credible advisor who steers leaders toward meaningful action over gestures.

How do you design programs that reach night shift, remote and frontline staff, not just office workers?

What they are checking: Whether their approach is fair and practical for people who can't attend a lunchtime session.

How do you support staff after a traumatic event, like the death of a child patient?

What they are checking: Whether they understand peer support and crisis response in a pediatric setting where grief is part of the work.

About the work

How would you build an enterprise well-being strategy for a children's health system workforce?

What they are checking: Whether they can design a strategy across physical, mental, emotional and workplace well-being rather than a list of perks.

How would you measure whether well-being programs are actually improving engagement and retention?

What they are checking: Whether they connect programs to measurable outcomes leaders care about, not just participation counts.

How do you partner with HR and Benefits to shape benefits that support well-being?

What they are checking: Whether they understand benefits design enough to influence it and work within budget limits.

What research or frameworks guide your thinking about workforce well-being?

What they are checking: Whether they ground their work in evidence and can serve as the organization's real subject matter expert.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Job Summary Leads the development and execution of Children's Wisconsin's enterprise well-being strategy, advancing the physical, mental, emotional, and workplace well-being of team members. Serves in dyad leadership with provider well-being leaders and acts as the organization's subject matter expert and executive advisor on workforce well-being. Partners across executive leadership, HR, Benefits, and operational teams to drive measurable improvements in engagement, retention, productivity, workforce health, and organizational culture. Accountable for enterprise strategy, program execution, financial stewardship, and organizational impact. Essential Functions • Develops and executes a system-wide well-being strategy aligned with organizational priorities and workforce needs. • Serves as the primary advisor to executive leadership on workforce well-being trends, risks, opportunities, and best practices. • Establishes and advances a well-being roadmap that strengthens culture, leadership effectiveness, workforce resilience, and employee experience. • Leads governance structures and cross-functional partnerships to ensure organizational alignment, prioritization, and accountability. • Provides dyad leadership with provider well-being leaders to drive integrated workforce and provider well-being initiatives. • Oversees the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise well-being programs, including mental health, resilience, physical health, financial well-being, and workplace experience initiatives. • Directs daily operations of the Healthy Rewards program, including vendor management, communications, wellness champion engagement, reimbursement administration, and team member support. • Leads and develops the well-being team, ensuring programs align with organizational strategy and total rewards objectives. • Establishes metrics, dashboards, and benchmarks to measure program effectiveness, organizational impact, and return on investment. • Oversees budget planning, financial management, and vendor partnerships to maximize value, effectiveness, and sustainability. • Fosters relationships with external partners and represents the organization as a leader in workforce well-being. • Monitors industry trends, emerging practices, and regulatory requirements to drive innovation and compliance. People Management Responsibility • Responsible for team engagement, recruitment, performance management, coaching, development, and other people leadership responsibilities. Education • Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field • Master's degree in Nursing, Psychology, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field Experience • 7+ years progressive experience in workforce well-being, benefits, population health, or related field required • 5+ years leadership experience, including direct management of teams and/or enterprise programs. required • Experience in a complex, multi-site, or healthcare environment preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise strategies with measurable business impact • Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders • Deep knowledge of workforce well-being, population health, and employee experience trends • Strong analytical, financial, and data-driven decision-making skills • Experience with budgeting, ROI analysis, and vendor management • Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities • Demonstrated success leading change and driving cultural transformation • High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or similar certification preferred. Licenses and Certifications • BLS – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council) Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council

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