Amgen · 3 days ago
Benefits Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expAmgen is a biotech company focused on serving patients living with serious illnesses. They are seeking a detail-oriented and compliance-focused Manager, U.S. Benefits to oversee the design, program execution, and regulatory oversight of their health and welfare benefit programs.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Partner with internal stakeholders and external consultants to design and evaluate US and Puerto Rico health and welfare benefit programs, ensuring alignment with Amgen’s total rewards strategy and employee value proposition
Assess plan competitiveness and recommend changes to improve cost efficiency, employee engagement, and alignment with business goals
Collaborate with global total rewards and internal communications teams to support benefit and equity education campaigns
Partner with finance on budget, accrual and forecasting of self-funded plans
Ensure health and welfare benefit programs comply with federal and state laws, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other applicable legislation
Monitor evolving legislation and regulatory changes, proactively advising on plan and policy implications
Oversee annual compliance activities, including nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 filings, and required notices
Collaborate with internal communications and HR teams to design and deliver clear, employee-friendly education materials on health benefits
Support employee inquiries with a focus on accurate, timely, and compliant responses
Provide insights and reporting on plan utilization, cost trends, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree
Or
Master's degree and 2 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience
Or
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience
Or
Associate's degree and 8 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience
Or
High school diploma/GED and 10 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience
Strong expertise in US and Puerto Rico health benefits
Demonstrated experience in compliance and regulatory monitoring
Ability to collaborate across multiple functions and geographies
Ensure health and welfare benefit programs comply with federal and state laws, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other applicable legislation
Monitor evolving legislation and regulatory changes, proactively advising on plan and policy implications
Oversee annual compliance activities, including nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 filings, and required notices
Collaborate with internal communications and HR teams to design and deliver clear, employee-friendly education materials on health benefits
Support employee inquiries with a focus on accurate, timely, and compliant responses
Provide insights and reporting on plan utilization, cost trends, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making
Preferred
6+ years of progressive experience in US health benefits, with strong knowledge of plan design, compliance, and administration
Experience managing Puerto Rico health benefits preferred
Knowledge of and experience with fully insured and self funded plans
Deep understanding of federal and state health benefit regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA
Experience leading vendor relationships and managing benefits in large, complex organizations
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefits topics clearly
Ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory requirements in a dynamic environment
Strong knowledge of HRIS and benefit administration tools such as Workday, Conduent, Alight, or similar systems
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Benefits
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.
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$28.5B2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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