Senior Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing

Senior Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing

The Senior Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing, is on Walmart's Total Rewards team. This team is responsible for the administration and compliance of the employee welfare plan. The team administers benefits for 2.3 million associates and continuously strives for consumer-grade experience for associates while maintaining compliance and driving Every Day Low Cost. This role will be responsible for compliance functions within the Walmart AHWP (Associates' Health and Welfare Plan), including but not limited to Mental Health Parity regulations. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in employee benefits administration, particularly with ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), CAA (Consolidated Appropriations Act), and ACA (Affordable Care Act) compliance processes. The successful candidate will be working closely with internal and external legal partners to ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with federal regulations and company policies, while also driving efficiency and enhancing the overall benefits administration process.

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 2.3M+ 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.

As a national employer committed to delivering high-quality, accessible, and compliant health care services across all U.S. states, we are seeking a health care compliance and policy professional to lead our efforts in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape. This role is critical to ensuring our organization remains aligned with federal and state-level laws, proposed legislation, and industry best practices.

Monitor, analyze, and interpret health care legislation and regulatory developments across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

What you'll do...

• Oversee the administration and compliance of all ERISA-related activities, including plan documentation, reporting, and disclosure requirements.
• Stay current on ERISA, CAA, ACA, etc. regulations and ensure the company's benefits plans are in compliance with federal laws.
• Advise and inform leadership of opportunities for improvement, and create solutions for ERISA compliance assurances.

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What you'll bring...

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The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and / or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or related field and 2 years' experience in benefits management, benefits administration, healthcare regulatory compliance, or relevant area OR 4 years' experience in benefits management, benefits administration, healthcare regulatory compliance, or relevant area.

Preferred Qualifications : Benefits, Managing Health and Wellness Operations, Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification

Primary Location : 806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.