Amgen

Benefits Manager, Leave of Absence Program

US - Illinois - Chicago

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About the role

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases.
With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based.

Evaluate program performance, benchmark against market best practices, and recommend design, policy or vendor enhancements.

Demonstrated vendor management skills with a focus on accountability and performance monitoring.
Workday or other HRIS system experience preferred.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
Award-winning time-off plans
What you can expect from us
careers.amgen.com

to oversee of Amgen's U.S. leaves of absence, disability, and wellness programs.
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.
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.
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
Wellness & Employee Experience
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.
Manage global wellness programs, U.S. wellness initiatives, and onsite amenities (e.g., wellness rooms, fitness centers & child care programs).

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

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.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.

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