Senior Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing - Absence Management, Technology, & Vendor Integrations

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

5h • $90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As Senior Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing, you will lead key initiatives within Walmart’s Absence Management team. You’ll be responsible for aligning both internal & external technology integrations and systems optimization for Absence, Disability, PTO, PFML, and Accommodations, shaping the future of benefits and absence programs for over a million associates. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide solutions and enhance the associate experience at scale. About the team: The Absence Management team is dedicated to delivering seamless, compliant, and innovative benefits solutions that support Walmart associates throughout their life and career. We partner with cross-functional teams and leverage cutting-edge technology to ensure our programs remain industry-leading, efficient, and associate-centric.

Requirements

• Experience in benefits, absence management, and HRIS technology (Workday, Payroll, Time & Attendance)
• Proven success managing large-scale system integrations and technology-driven process improvements
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
• Experience with automation, AI solutions, and data integration frameworks
• Ability to influence stakeholders, manage vendors, and coach team members
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology strategy and roadmap for Absence Management, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee system implementations and enhancements across Benefits, Workday, Payroll, and Time & Attendance platforms, while driving secure, scalable data integrations that enable a resilient, compliant, future-ready framework.
• Lead cross-functional projects from conception to delivery, managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder alignment through clear business requirements.
• Champion automation and AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, maintain compliance, and elevate the associate experience.
• Lead AI/Automation transformation for entire team, including identifying use cases, integrating agents, establishing standards, and driving adoption across the team.
• Mentor associates, manage vendor relationships, and foster strong collaboration across teams.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees