Manager - Health and Wellness Programs

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Benefits Program Manager to enhance employee benefits programs. This role offers the chance to lead the design and implementation of innovative benefits solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring compliance and optimizing benefits offerings, all while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you thrive on managing complex projects and are dedicated to employee engagement, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values teamwork and personal growth, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Benefits

Holiday Bonus

Continuous Learning Programs

Equitable Pay Structures

Premium Employee Experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing benefits programs with a focus on employee satisfaction.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of new benefits programs.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee benefits operations.
• Develop training materials and communication strategies for employees.

Skills

Benefits Program Management

Project Management

Data Analytics

Vendor Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

Google Docs & Sheets

Job description

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Total Rewards

At Brown-Forman, we believe in recognizing the bold ideas, ethical decisions, and winning results that make the company’s short- and long-term success possible. This recognition comes in many forms, to include your base salary, holiday bonus, and any incentives you may earn.

We create an environment that nurtures and prioritizes continuous learning. At Brown-Forman, you are empowered to take charge of your own development with a variety of customized, award-winning programs available for every step of your career journey.

Nothing Better in the Market

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Total Rewards

At Brown-Forman, we believe in recognizing the bold ideas, ethical decisions, and winning results that make the company’s short- and long-term success possible. This recognition comes in many forms, to include your base salary, holiday bonus, and any incentives you may earn.

We create an environment that nurtures and prioritizes continuous learning. At Brown-Forman, you are empowered to take charge of your own development with a variety of customized, award-winning programs available for every step of your career journey.

Nothing Better in the Market

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Total Rewards

At Brown-Forman, we believe in recognizing the bold ideas, ethical decisions, and winning results that make the company’s short- and long-term success possible. This recognition comes in many forms, to include your base salary, holiday bonus, and any incentives you may earn.

If you are looking for a role with an amazing organization where you can use your benefits experience to support both employee-facing programs & technical background support, this is the role for you! This position is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in Total Rewards and has a passion for partnership.

Meaningful Work From Day One:

The Benefits Program Manager is responsible for managing the implementation, administration, and optimization of domestic and global employee benefits programs. Combining strategic planning and operational expertise, this role oversees the delivery of benefits solutions while partnering with external partners to ensure regulatory compliance. The Benefits Program Manager works closely with internal teams and vendors to align benefits programs with organizational goals.

What You Can Expect:

Program Implementation & Administration:

Lead the design, implementation, and rollout of new benefits programs or enhancements.

Collaborate internally with HRIT, Payroll, IT, and externally with vendors to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

Oversee ongoing benefits operations, including enrollment, claims escalations, and issue resolution.

Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiation and performance evaluations.

Serve as the primary Tier III contact for escalated benefits issues and complex cases

Employee Communication & Training:

In partnership with the internal communications team, design communication strategies to engage and educate employees on benefits programs and changes.

Develop training materials and other valuable resources, including sessions to successfully educate and inform internal stakeholders (i.e. annual enrollment, new benefit implementations).

Address complex employee inquiries, providing guidance on program options and processes.

Use data analytics and employee feedback to recommend program enhancements.

Stay informed of industry trends to ensure benefits offerings remain competitive and cost-effective.

Drive process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of benefits administration.

What You Bring to the Table:

An understanding that the most rewarding experiences often come from going beyond the defined role, embracing "Other Duties as Assigned."

Experience leveraging at least 5 years of experience managing Benefit programs, a genuine enjoyment is found in simplifying complex processes.

Consistently achieve goals and deliver excellent customer service

Proactively support the team and contribute to the organization's overall success.

Strong collaboration skills, ensuring work connects with others for relevance and effectiveness.

Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple priorities within a rapidly changing rewards environment.

Commitment to Brown-Forman's Diversity & Inclusion efforts and how they translate into meaningful Total Rewards programs.

What Makes You Unique:

You are deeply passionate about U.S. Benefits and thrive on cross-functional collaboration across all levels of the organization. You possess the technical proficiency to work effectively with Excel spreadsheets and Google Docs & Sheets. You are adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and enjoy the dynamic nature of daily tasks. You are a creative thinker who values a fun, supportive environment surrounded by colleagues who are committed to teamwork and achieving excellence.

Who We Are:

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer:

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.