Sr. HR Shared Services Manager,Benefits & Compensation Job Raleigh area,North Carolina USA,HR/Recruitment

Sr. HR Shared Services Manager, Benefits & Compensation

Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North, South and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Gilead makes it a priority to increase access to its medicines for people who can benefit from them, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Job Description

The Sr. Benefits & Compensation Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of benefits and compensation operations within the HRSS organization in alignment with Gilead’s Total Rewards strategy. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency while driving innovation in benefits and compensation support models. The role will collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and external vendors to streamline processes, enhance employee experience, and ensure alignment with business goals.

Essential Duties &

Job Functions:

Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and wellness initiatives.

Provide recommendations for benefit program design in alignment with Gilead’s business and HR strategy.

Manage mid-to-high complexity benefits escalations and inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and employee satisfaction.

Handle vendor management responsibilities, including monitoring service delivery, performance, and contract adherence.

Ensure accuracy in benefits-related filings, invoices, and compliance documentation.

Ensure seamless execution of annual benefits enrollment process, including vendor negotiations, employee communications, and implementation of new programs.

Analyze benefits trends, utilization, and cost data to make data-driven recommendations for program improvements.

Monitor industry trends and legislative developments to ensure competitive and compliant benefits offerings.

Support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures by integrating or transitioning benefits programs as needed.

Partner with vendors, payroll, and HR technology teams to optimize benefits and compensation service delivery.

Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management

Ensure consistency, compliance, and governance in benefits administration across US, LATAM, and Canada.

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on benefits compliance, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and country-specific regulations.

Partner with legal, finance, and external advisors to stay updated on regulatory changes and implement necessary policy updates that align the company’s rewards strategy.

Maintain governance and documentation for compliance audits, reporting, data…


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