Benefits Manager

benefits strategies aligned with Amgen's guiding principles.

• Conduct research on market trends, regulatory updates, and competitive practices to inform plan design and program changes.

• Assist with benefits-related activities for mergers and acquisitions, including data gathering, due diligence, and supporting integration plans.

Program Oversight & Vendor coordination

• Support the design, delivery, and execution of global benefits programs including medical, insurance, retirement, leave, wellness, and other perquisites.

• Ensure consistency in employee experience and program governance across all locations while allowing for local customization.

• Foster a strong relationship with global broker to ensure global approach is executed accordingly via local brokers and vendors and that review of benefit programs and partners is completely consistent.

• Support vendor evaluation, selection, and relationship management globally

• Ensure cost efficiency, service quality, and contract performance across benefits providers

Governance & Compliance

• Support the maintenance of global benefits policies, ensure legal and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, and mitigate risks through robust governance frameworks.

• Partner with legal, finance, HR operations, and external advisors to monitor legislative changes, seamless integration and ensure compliance.

• Support internal and external audits and maintain meticulous records and documentation to ensure compliance.

• Assist with the technology-related compliance activities including Third Party Risk Assessments (TPRA)

Analytics & Communication

• Assist in analyzing benefits program effectiveness and benchmarking data to inform recommendations.

• Partner with benefit operations team to drive global employee understanding and engagement through targeted benefits communication and education strategies.

• Utilize data analytics and employee feedback to understand benefits utilization, inform design decisions, and improve employee experience.

• Assist in preparing dashboards, reports and presentations for leadership showing critical data, trend utilization and to highlight impact and recommend improvements.

Team Collaboration and Development

• Work collaboratively within the global Benefits team to support shared goals, process improvement, and operational excellence.

• Participate in learning opportunities to continuously enhance benefits subject-matter expertise

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits or total rewards

• Strong knowledge of benefits trends, market practices, and regulations globally.

• Experience supporting benefits programs across multiple countries or regions.

• Experience collaborating with vendors, brokers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.

• Effective communication and presentation skills.

• Experience with global HRIS platforms (i.e. Workday) is preferred.

• Experience working in a large, diverse, global organization.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Preferred to have GRP, CCP or CBP certification

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