Sr. Benefits Manager - Americas

Company Description

At Western Digital, our history is rich. Our customer-base is prolific. Our patent portfolio is one of the most valuable in the world. And, we are charting an exciting future as we “Create what’s next.” It’s an opportunity-rich time to be at Western Digital (WDC), and it’s through our mission of unlocking the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it that we’ll achieve our purpose of being the world’s iconic data storage company. At the core of this digital transformation is a focus on human potential. Be part of the People Solutions (Human Resources) team leading the way for how we attract, develop, and engage talent to live out our values of thinking big, creating possibility, making it happen, and doing it together.

It’s through cutting edge technologies that position us as a leading innovator in data storage that impact the lives of billions of people every day. 

Job Description

Job Summary:

Western Digital is looking for an experienced Sr. Benefits Manager to be a key member of the Americas Benefits team, delivering excellent employee benefits services. This role will report to the Director of Americas Benefits and will work closely with People Operations, People Team Partners, Payroll, Legal, brokers and vendors. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in benefits administration for health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave of absence management, wellbeing programs, employee communication, governance, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the administration and execution of the Americas Benefits. This includes health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave of absence management, wellbeing programs, employee communication, governance, and compliance.

· Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide comprehensive and competitive benefits to meet the Company’s objectives and budget while meeting employees’ needs and income. Utilize data driven research and peer survey data to analyze emerging market trends, making recommendations to maximize the employee experience.

· Responsible for leave of absence program and vendor management and accommodation requests. Act as a point of contact for leave vendor, managers, HR, Legal, and Payroll throughout the duration of an employee’s leave. Work with leave of absence vendor, People Team Partners and Legal to streamline leave program processes.

· Provide guidance and training to People Team Partners for escalated employee benefit inquiries on the various benefit plans and programs.

· Support the payment process for vendors and insurance carriers’ billing, assuring accuracy and timely payment by third-party consolidated billing provider.

· Project manage all aspects of annual U.S. benefit renewals and Open Enrollment design, planning, communication, and execution to assure employee understanding and enrollment, with accurate and timely data transmission to brokers, insurance carriers and benefit vendors.

· Develop and monitor benefits budget for the Americas region.

· Partner with the Director of Americas Benefits to review current business processes, make recommendations, and implement procedures to streamline Western Digital’s practices for efficiency and an improved benefits delivery experience.

· Responsible for annual compliance documents, tests and required regulatory filings (Section 125 testing, 5500 filings, ACA Filing, SAR, EDD and VDI, PCORI, etc.).

· Support employee wellbeing programs and events to boost employee engagement and raise awareness of wellness program offerings.

· Serve as backup support for the Global Benefits team; assist with special projects, as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements:

· Minimum 8+ years Health and Welfare benefits plan administration and design experience for US benefits. International benefit administration experience is a plus.

· Working knowledge of benefit compliance laws and regulations and high level of experience in Federal and State leave policies (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, etc.).

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing priorities in a fast paced, dynamic, and deadline-oriented environment is highly desired.

· Strong attention to detail for timely follow ups and accurate information.

· High standard of business acumen to handle sensitive and confidential data and information.

· Strong Workday HRIS system experience is highly desired.

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Suite +.

· Positive team player with advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative work style.

· Excellent planning, time management, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Comfortable with flexible and dynamic environment with changing priorities.

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