Benefits Manager, Absence and Policy Lead

Google; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 162,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead a team in developing and implementing benefits strategies. This role involves managing US statutory leave programs and vendor oversight, ensuring compliance and competitiveness in benefits offerings. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and analytical skills, with a focus on collaboration and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5 years of HR experience managing strategy and financial planning for US leave and risk programs.
• Experience in US statutory leave programs and benefits management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering growth.
• Design and administer compliant absence management programs.
• Oversee benefits offerings and manage external vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benefits Manager, Absence and Policy Lead

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The application window will be open until at least May 19, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs, which may be before or after the specified date.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Note: By applying to this position, you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of HR experience managing strategy and financial planning for US leave and risk programs (life insurance, disability insurance, statutory leaves), vendor management of insurance providers, and leave administrators.
• Experience in US statutory leave programs (PFL, FMLA, USERRA, ADA), benefits, labor law, and captive program management.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience leading high-performing teams and influencing senior-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to strategically plan and optimize global benefits programs, creating proposals for program changes/optimization, and managing budgets/POs.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, presenting data-driven strategies.
• Skilled in influencing cross-functional teams and advocating impactful, large-scale initiatives.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and executive presence.
• Adept at product management, guiding initiatives from concept to scalable results.

About The Job

At Google, we aim to foster the healthiest workforce and our Benefits team drives these efforts. Our programs, from retirement planning to health campaigns, are designed to keep our global Googlers healthy and happy.

You will lead a team to develop and implement industry-leading benefits strategies, managing US statutory leave programs, benefits administration, labor law compliance, and vendor oversight. Responsibilities include managing large-scale insurance and leave vendors, financial planning, and budget oversight.

Our People Operations team (HR) is committed to bringing innovative people to Google and supporting their growth through data-driven programs that reinvent HR.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $162,000-$240,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary specifics depend on role, level, location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will share more during the hiring process.

Please note: the listed salary reflects the base only, excluding bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering growth and advocating career advancement.
• Design, implement, and administer compliant absence management programs (FMLA, ADA, Workers' Comp, state leaves).
• Oversee benefits offerings (life, disability, survivor income, backup/elder care, supplemental), ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Manage external vendor relationships, including contracts, security/privacy assessments, and budget planning, while mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with HR, legal, and finance to align benefits with business strategy and industry trends, and manage projects.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or criminal history. For accommodations, please complete our Accommodations for Applicants form.