Strategic Benefits & Total Rewards Manager

Walgreens Co.; Deerfield (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens Co. is seeking a Manager, Benefits to design, manage, and optimize health, welfare, and wellbeing programs. You will oversee administration, compliance, and communication of plans and initiatives to support wellness and engagement.

This role partners with internal teams and external vendors to drive improvements and deliver an exceptional benefits experience. Travel up to 10% may be required while coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and at least 2 years of experience in Benefits administration, policies, practices, and procedures OR High School/GED and at least 5 years of experience in Benefits administration, policies, practices, and procedures.
• At least two years of experience analyzing and reporting data to drive improvements.
• At least two years of experience with benefits administration, policies, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and execution of a competitive, cost effective benefits strategy.
• Manages day-to-day operations of health & welfare, retirement, and/or leave programs.
• Oversees carriers and third party administrators, including renewals, billing and performance reviews.
• Plans, communicates, and executes on Open Enrollment activities.
• Ensures adherence to ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, IRS, and DOL requirements.
• Analyzes plan performance and recommends improvements.
• Provides guidance on complex benefits questions and oversees the development and design of complex benefits communications.
• Partners with Legal, Total Rewards, HR, Internal Communications, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School/GED

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

SAP/People Central

Kronos

Job description

Walgreens Co. is seeking a Manager, Benefits to design, manage, and optimize health, welfare, and wellbeing programs. You will oversee administration, compliance, and communication of plans and initiatives to support wellness and engagement.

This role partners with internal teams and external vendors to drive improvements and deliver an exceptional benefits experience. Travel up to 10% may be required while coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.