Jonathan Gelfand

About Jonathan Gelfand

BACKGROUNDMy career path has provided a unique, comprehensive perspective on workforce health, wellbeing, and benefits. For over 15 years, I have led strategy and execution from the employer-side (Fortune 100), consultant-side, and digital provider-side across U.S. and global markets.I specialize in designing and implementing global health initiatives that transform how people approach their health and how organizations perform at their best. As an employer wellbeing culture expert, I am equally comfortable engaging with colleagues in the C-suite, on the shop floor, and in the field. ACCOMPLISHMENTSI am an innovative leader who delivers measurable results in workforce health and wellbeing. At a global technology firm, I achieved $3M in annual savings and improved service delivery by rationalizing global vendors across a employee population.Working with Fortune 100 clients, I guided strategic mental health initiatives that successfully reduced employee burnout by 25% and decreased unplanned absences.A multi-year incentive strategy I crafted achieved over 80% employee and 65% spouse participation, demonstrating successful employee engagement across a large global workforce. VALUE ADDEDMy expertise is in driving impact focused on human performance, learning, mental health, and resilience. I consistently deliver on objectives to bend cost curves, improve company culture, and elevate talent retention.As a Mental health champion, I am committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of healthcare while driving improvements in the behavioral health delivery landscape. I utilize data analytics & reporting to translate workforce insights into executive-ready strategies that prove ROI and advance an inclusive culture. APPROACHI operate as an effective team leader, collaborator, consultant, and communicator who brings best practices, a growth mindset, and design thinking principles to long-term strategy development.My methodology involves a transparent and authentic approach to building partnerships, and a consensus-building mindset when collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Benefits, L&D, Health & Safety, and senior leadership. I am also an Industry thought leader often called upon to share expertise on business, mental health, and resilience. AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Wellness Strategy• Employee Health Leadership• Benefits Design Strategy• Corporate Health & Safety• Risk & Compliance• Budget Management• Data Analytics & Reporting• Vendor Oversight• Cross-Functional Integration

Experience

1. SVP, Solutions Consulting

   Mequilibrium

   Nov 2021 — Present · Cranford, NJ, US

Education

• Rutgers Business School

  Master of Business Administration

• Rutgers School of Public Health

  Master of Public Health

• Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

  MPH

• Skidmore College

  BA, Psychology

• Rutgers Business School

  MBA

Skills

• Program Management
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Benefits
• Process Improvement
• Occupational Health
• Performance Management
• Strategy
• Employee Engagement
• Leadership
• Disease Management
• Organizational Development
• Healthcare Management
• Leadership Development
• Team Building
• Account Management
• Consulting
• Culture Change
• Ergonomics
• Hipaa
• Population Health
• Key Performance Indicators
• Executive Reporting
• Human Resources
• Project Management
• Management
• Business Process Improvement