Career CategoryHuman Resources
Job DescriptionBenefits Manager
What you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. We are seeking a detail-oriented and compliance-focused Manager, U.S. Benefits to oversee of Amgen's U.S. leaves of absence, disability, and wellness programs. This individual ensures compliance with federal and state leave regulations, manages external vendor relationships, oversees wellness programs, and provides leadership to and collaboration with team members supporting leave and wellness administration. The role serves as a critical partner to HR, payroll, staff relations, occupational health, legal, and external providers to deliver a seamless and positive employee experience.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeave of Absence & Disability Administration
- Oversee the design and compliance of U.S. leave of absence and disability programs (federal, state, and company-sponsored) and act as a subject matter expert for these areas.
- Partner with legal, payroll, staff relations and HR compliance to ensure adherence to and understanding of FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave laws, and ERISA.
- Evaluate program performance, benchmark against market best practices, and recommend design, policy or vendor enhancements.
- Lead vendor management for leave and disability partners, ensuring high-quality employee service and data accuracy.
- Develop employee and manager education tools to simplify the leave experience.
- Maintain proactive awareness of new leave and disability regulations; prepare vendors and internal stakeholders for implementation
Wellness & Employee Experience
- Manage global wellness programs, U.S. wellness initiatives, and onsite amenities (e.g., wellness rooms, fitness centers & child care programs).
- Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver wellness programming that supports employee health, well-being, and work-life balance.
- Oversee the development and distribution of benefits and wellness communications, including legal notices and enrollment materials.
- Train HR staff and call-center teams on leave, disability, and wellness programs to ensure consistent employee support.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Provide leadership and guidance to benefit and leave administration team members supporting leave and wellness functions.
- Collaborate with HRBPs, staff relations, legal, occupational health, and HR leadership on program design, policy interpretation, and regulatory requirements and changes.
- Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and scalability of leave of absence programs and well-being initiatives.
- Provide guidance and support to benefit operations team and HR business partners on complex leave and wellness issues.
- Support HR change management, M&A activities, and integration of acquired employees into Amgen leave and wellness programs.
What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The [vital attribute] professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree
OrMaster's degree and 2 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience
OrBachelor's degree and 4 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience
OrAssociate's degree and 8 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience
OrHigh school diploma/GED and 10 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience
Preferred Qualifications:- Proven experience managing leave of absence, disability, and/or wellness programs in a complex HR environment.
- Demonstrated vendor management skills with a focus on accountability and performance monitoring.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws and disability regulations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop employee-facing materials and train HR staff.
- Workday or other HRIS system experience preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills, customer-service orientation, and ability to manage sensitive employee situations with discretion.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
What you can expect from usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.comIn any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadlineAmgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
SponsorshipSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
Salary Range93,407.35USD -126,374.65 USD
