(USA) Senior Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

About the Global People Team

Leaders and individual contributors alike look to our Global People teams to influence strategy, optimize working models and enable the business to achieve results while preserving the fabric that sets us apart and keeps our 1.6M+ associates coming to work every day. By providing the necessary tools and insights, our People professionals operate as partners at every phase of workforce planning, talent management, organizational design and change management. From building communities to preparing Walmart for the future, to be a member of this team is to operate as a vital component to our sustainable success. Together, we think beyond the status-quo and inspire others to evoke positive change. When you join us in Global People, you immerse yourself in our culture, becoming a trailblazer and a true agent of influence.

About the Team/Position

We are looking for an individual that has a strong healthcare background as this position will be responsible for managing vendors, working with associates and many other responsibilities. This will include ongoing support and management of virtual health offerings, various claims and appeals audit functions, as well as ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the Consolidated Appropriations Act and other health plan-related laws. Additionally, the candidate should be capable of developing strategic plans and design options, communicating business plans and priorities, and evaluating the effectiveness of current programs. Furthermore, the candidate should be able to build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners, work collaboratively to achieve objectives, and communicate effectively.

What you’ll bring… 

• Experience in vendor management focused on member experience, contracting, financial reviews and audits, audits for claims and appeals
• Strong understanding of compliance issues related to ERISA, COBRA, DOL, ACA, CAA, MHP, etc.
• Leading & managing for the team the various components of the consolidated appropriations act rules & regulations to ensure compliance of business and vendor partners
• Background in innovation development
• Develop strategic plans and design options
• Experience in developing and communicating business plans and priorities
• Ensure business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current programs
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action
• Promotes & Supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to vendor partners

What you’ll do…

• Serves as the corporate benefits subject matter expert by analyzing a wide variety of benefits programs; researching and analyzing industry and legislative trends, best practices, current plan usage, labor segments, associate needs, and external competitiveness by segment; assisting in the actuarial review of benefit offerings, forecasting, and investment options; working directly with Finance on short- and long-term cost implications; advising leadership and associates on benefits decisions; managing the design, administration, actuarial, and communication strategies of retirement plans; and proposing possible programs to senior leadership.
• Leads large-scale roll-outs of new programs and policies affecting associates by identifying market needs; assisting in the development of benefits and remuner