Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing

Position Summary... The Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing, leads the administration and compliance of employee benefits programs by collaborating with senior leadership, legal counsel, and vendors. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while managing third-party administrators and benefits systems. The position involves developing and implementing process improvements, training, and communication strategies to support accurate benefits delivery. The manager also oversees project plans related to plan design changes and eligibility files, providing analytical insights and maintaining strong partnerships to optimize benefits administration and enhance overall organizational wellbeing. About the team: The Absence Management team leads the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Walmarts accommodations, leave of absence, disability, paid time off, accident, critical illness, and life insurance programs. This team ensures compliance with legal requirements while promoting operational efficiency. Collaborating across functions, members focus on policy maintenance, vendor management, and strategic alignment to deliver seamless associate experiences. Utilizing strong skills in project management, policy analysis, and communication, the team drives continuous improvements in benefits administration and supports reliable, compliant absence solutions that meet business and associate needs. What you'll do... Support design, interpretation, revision, and execution of ADA, LOA/FMLA, and STD policies, ensuring compliance while supporting associate experience. Serve as ADA, LOA/FMLA, and STD subject matter expert, translating policy needs into business, technology, and operational requirements. Partner with Legal, Compliance and business stakeholders to resolve issues, identify risks, and implement changes. Develop and implement resource documents and conduct policy training to support field associates Analyze data and trends to recommend improvements, simplify processes, support training/communications, and leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and outcomes. Demonstrate curiosity and problem solving by identifying how technology and automation improve administration while maintaining compliance and associate trust. What you'll bring: Proven experience in benefits administration and vendor management within complex organizational environments. Strong project management skills with the ability to lead plan design changes and system enhancements. Expertise in interpreting and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local health-related regulations. Excellent communication skills to develop training, process documentation, and stakeholder engagement materials. Ability to analyze policies and processes, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Experience collaborating cross-functionally with legal, IT, and external partners to implement business solutions. Demonstrated capability in managing escalated issues and providing analytical support to senior leadership. 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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or related field OR 2 years experience in human resources, group benefits management, group benefits administration, or relevant area. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Microsoft Office, Project Management, Supervising Associates Project Management - Project Management Professional - 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. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.