Benefits Manager, Leave of Absence Program

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Benefits Manager What You Will Do Lets do this. Lets change the world. We are seeking a detail-oriented and compliance-focused Manager, U.S. Benefits to oversee of Amgens 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 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. What we expect of you We 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 Or #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace