Human Resources designs, implements and delivers human resource programs and policies, including recruitment, talent management, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, among others. This function anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs in alignment with business strategies.
Benefits designs, implements and administers benefits plans, ensuring that the total benefits package is competitive with the market, meets company objectives, and is compliant. This job family manages relationships and coordinates with third party vendors for benefits plan development and administration, and collaborates with the Internal Communications family to educate employees and promote enrollment.
Job Summary
As a Senior Benefits Consultant on the U.S. Benefits team, you’ll lead the administration and continuous improvement of Cardinal Health’s leave and disability programs while supporting benefits projects for our expanding Navista/MSO (Management Services Organization) population.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations for Cardinal Health’s leave programs, including FMLA, short term and long-term disability, parental, and personal leaves.
Serve as the primary contact for the external leave vendor (e.g., MetLife), ensuring high quality service delivery and timely resolution of escalations.
Partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Legal, and Employee Relations to ensure compliant, consistent leave administration and accurate pay continuation.
Lead MSO-specific leave management efforts—configuring entity-specific processes, onboarding new practices, and aligning policies across multiple EINs.
Support reporting and project management for MSO benefits initiatives, including annual enrollment, plan onboarding, and vendor transitions.
Track milestones and deliverables to ensure timely execution of benefits projects and accurate communication to stakeholders.
Collaborate across HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to drive operational alignment and compliance.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the employee experience.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field (Human Resources, Business, etc.) or equivalent work experience, preferred.
5+ years of experience in employee benefits, leave management, or HR operations within a complex or multi-entity organization preferred
Strong understanding of FMLA, ADA, and state leave regulations.
Proven experience managing third-party vendors and monitoring service-level performance.
Advanced Excel and data-management skills; Power BI or Tableau experience a plus.
Finance background or experience with financial reconciliation or cost tracking a plus.
Strong project-management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver results in a matrixed environment, and operate with discretion and professionalism.
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
Projects may have significant and long-term impact
Provides solutions which may set precedent
Independently determines method for completion of new projects
Receives guidance on overall project objectives
Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $105,100-150,100
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 07/17/2026 *if interested in the opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in employee benefits, leave management, or HR operations
- Strong understanding of FMLA, ADA, and state leave regulations
- Proven experience managing third-party vendors
- Advanced Excel and data-management skills
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
Cardinal Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cardinal Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cardinal Health.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with added supports such as preventive care, telehealth/clinic access, mental health resources, and EAP counseling. Wellness programs and incentives (e.g., premium discounts tied to checkups or healthy lifestyle actions) add to the perceived breadth of healthcare-related support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
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What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.
