Benefits Manager

About This Role

This role involves overseeing the design, program execution, and regulatory oversight of US health and welfare benefit programs, including Puerto Rico, for Amgen. The manager will ensure programs are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with all relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external consultants to design and evaluate US and Puerto Rico health and welfare benefit programs
• 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

Requirements

• Expertise in US and Puerto Rico health benefits
• Demonstrated experience in compliance and regulatory monitoring
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or Masters Degree and 2 Years of Human Resources/Benefits Experience or Bachelors Degree And 4 Years of Human Resources/Benefits Experience or Associates Degree And 8 Years Of Human Resources/Benefits Experience or High school diploma/GED and 10 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience
• 2+ years of human resources/benefits experience with a Masters Degree, or 4+ years with a Bachelors, 8+ years with an Associates, or 10+ years with High School Diploma/GED. Preferred 6+ years of progressive experience in US health benefits.

Nice to Have

• 6+ years of progressive experience in US health benefits, with strong knowledge of plan design, compliance, and administration
• Experience managing Puerto Rico health benefits
• 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
• 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

Skills

* Required skills

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