Applied Materials Senior Programs Manager - US Benefits 

United States, California 

361479104

Senior Programs Manager, U.S. Benefits – Global Rewards V

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and administering benefit plans and programs in accordance with policies and procedures, as well as compliance activities (NDT, audits, 5500 filings, etc.)

• Plan, develop, implement, and monitor wellness-related activities

• Reviews analytics and makes recommendations that create a strategic advantage and support Applied's business and talent strategies

• Review, monitor and track vendor contracts to execution

• Project planning and management of RFPs as necessary

• Strategize on creation and maintenance of benefits data dashboards

• Recognizes and addresses company-wide implications; Ability to be a thought partner to the Benefits Leadership team and articulate a point of view with supporting information; Ability to see broad strategic HR issues and apply rewardsprogramming/recommendalternative solutions

• Ensures ongoing compliance, appropriately partnering with in-house and ERISA counsel

• Develops strong working relationships with key business partners in Payroll, Legal and HR

• Ensures benefits offerings are cost-effective, competitive, and aligned with business and talent strategies, working with internal and external partners/consultants

• Mentors and acts as resource for other team members; first level of escalation

• Supports/integrates acquired company plans as appropriate

• Support Open Enrollment and new hire benefitsorientation/materials

• Collaborate with U.S. Benefits Director and communications consultants to produce benefitscommunications.Manage the U.S. Benefits Website, ensuring all information is complete and accurate

Knowledge

• Thorough and detailed knowledge of U.S. benefits policies, practices, procedures, laws & regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, DOL & IRS) and system tools

• Experience with ERISA self-insured health and welfare plans and vendor management are also highly desired

Qualifications

• B.S. level degree in related field or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of experience in Benefits

• CEBS desired, but not required

• Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, documentation, and presentation skills

• Business acumen and financial analysis skills

• Innovation, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills

• Capacity to deal with ambiguity

• Continuous improvement mindset, applying best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services

• Ability to work independently and autonomously

• Strong project management skills

• Strong vendor management and budget management experience

• Team-oriented mentality; demonstrated multi-cultural skills

• Position requires an understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Preferred Qualifications

• High technology industry experience

• Experience withglobal/multi-nationaland matrixed organizations

QualificationsBachelor's Degree

10 - 15 Years

Full time

Assignee / Regular

$154,000.00 - $212,000.00