Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager We are seeking a detail‑oriented and compliance‑focused Manager, U.S. Benefits to oversee Amgen’s U.S. leaves of absence, disability, and wellness programs. This role 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. Key Responsibilities Leave 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. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree Master’s degree and 2 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience Associate’s degree and 8 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience High 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. Benefits & Compensation Salary range: $93,407.35–$126,374.65 annually. In addition to base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, including a comprehensive employee benefits package, retirement and savings plans with company contributions, group medical, dental, vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, discretionary annual bonus program, stock‑based long‑term incentives, time‑off plans, and flexible work models where possible. Equal Opportunity Statement Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr