Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is based remotely, but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Detroit (MI), Warren (MI), or Mountain View (CA) you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role

The Senior Manager, Healthcare and Well-being Strategy, is a visionary leader responsible for designing and optimizing innovative strategies that advance General Motors’ health and well-being objectives. This position reports to the Director, Global Benefits, Hourly Compensation & Labor Relations. This role requires an expert in self-insured employer healthcare, well-being strategy & programming, and cross-functional leadership, with a proven ability to translate strategic vision into measurable outcomes that enhance employee health, productivity, and engagement. This role has direct reports, will coordinate cross-functionally, and serve as a leader and mentor to immediate team members. The Senior Manager, Healthcare and Well-being Strategy, is instrumental in driving transformative change across the organization. By developing innovative programs and fostering a culture of health, this leader ensures that employees thrive, productivity rises, and the organization remains competitive and resilient in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning
• Develop and oversee the execution of multi-year strategic plans targeting healthcare and well-being improvements, including non-occupational health onsite and/or near-site clinics
• Lead the identification of emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges in healthcare and employee well-being, adapting plans accordingly
• Align healthcare and wellness strategies with GM's business goals, values, and culture

Program Development & Management

• Design, launch, and manage comprehensive health and wellness programs, ensuring they meet needs of employees
• Oversee the integration of physical, emotional, and financial well-being initiatives, including preventive care, mental health support, and chronic condition management
• Establish metrics for program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including HR, Labor, Legal, Tax, Operations, and Executive Leadership
• Engage with external partners such as healthcare providers, insurance carriers, wellness consultants, and community organizations
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to deliver integrated healthcare and well-being solutions

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze health and wellness data to identify opportunities for improvement and demonstrate program impact
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior leadership, translating complex data into actionable recommendations
• Monitor and communicate regulatory changes or industry best practices affecting health and well-being programs

Leadership & Coaching

• Serve as a thought leader and mentor to staff and cross-functional team members
• Foster a culture of health, inclusion, and engagement throughout the organization
• Champion well-being initiatives at all organizational levels, modeling behaviors and practices

Budgeting & Resource Allocation

• Develop and manage budgets for healthcare and wellness initiatives, ensuring effective allocation of resources
• Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising on quality or outcomes

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure all healthcare and well-being programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, human resources, business, finance, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years’ experience in healthcare strategy, employee well-being, wellness program management, or a related field, preferably in a complex or large organization.

• Experience in value-based healthcare arrangements, non-occupational health onsite or near-site clinics, healthcare and pharmacy design and innovation

• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical abilities.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets and vendor relationships.

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