Benefits Manager, Leave of Absence Program

Career Category

Human Resources

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

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. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll 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

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking a detail-oriented and compliance-focused Manager, U.S. Benefits to oversee of Amgen’s 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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing leave of absence, disability, and/or wellness programs in a complex HR environment.

• Demonstrated vendor management skills with a focus on accountability and performance monitoring.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws and disability regulations.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop employee-facing materials and train HR staff.

• Workday or other HRIS system experience preferred.

• Strong problem-solving skills, customer-service orientation, and ability to manage sensitive employee situations with discretion.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• 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. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an 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.

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Salary Range

93,407.35USD -126,374.65 USD