Baxter International Inc. · 19 hours ago
Mgr, HR - H&W Benefits
Deerfield, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expBaxter International Inc. is committed to redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact. The Manager, Health & Welfare Benefits and Leaves will lead the design and administration of benefit plans and leave programs, ensuring compliance and overseeing vendor management.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for design and administration of the organizations’ health and welfare plans and leave programs, including vendor management, data integrity and issue resolution
Ensure compliance of the company’s benefit programs, including FMLA, state and local paid leave programs, HIPAA, ACA, Plan 5500 filings, etc
Review and analyze program data, market trends, and business input to identify areas for improvement and recommend plan changes
Lead development and implementation of plan design
Communicate ongoing, changed, and new benefit designs
Manage external vendors, including defining requirements, ensuring the transmittal of accurate and timely data to and from vendors
Monitor benefits to ensure compliance and competitiveness
Monitor day-to-day administration ensuring that benefits are delivered as designed and plan issues are resolved on a timely basis
Resolve employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures
Collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve results
Provide Global Benefits support as needed
Review new/revised benefit plans and benefits proposals in accordance with global benefit guidelines
Maintain broad based knowledge of benefits offered, costs, market practices and legal requirements
Oversee global benefits cost and design database
Provide Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures benefits support
Qualification
Required
5+ years of related benefit plan experience
Bachelor's degree in business/HR discipline
Prior benefits, leave and vendor management experience required
Advanced technical knowledge of benefit plans, including ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, and other relevant laws
Strong financial, analytical, and decision-making skills
Critical thinking and business acumen
Strong project management and presentation skills including a history of leading and driving projects to completion
Advanced communication, influencing, relationship management, and negotiation skills
Ability to operate in a global matrix environment
Strong relationship management
Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate across the organization
Preferred
HCM and Workday experience preferred, but not required
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits
Company
Baxter International Inc.
For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.28BKey Investors
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2021-04-21Grant· $1.81M
2019-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.68B
Leadership Team
Andrew Hider
President and Chief Executive Officer
Giuseppe Accogli
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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