What Benefits contributes to Cardinal Health 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.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) 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.We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges – now, and in the future.As a global, growing company, we’re able to offer rewarding careers that let you make a positive impact on our customers and communities.
