Associate Benefits Director - Portfolio Strategy
Novo Nordisk
August 21, 2026
Remote friendly (Plainsboro, NJ)
United States
Human Resources
The Position
- Manage Novo Nordisk Inc.’s employee benefit programs (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)/MPP, executive benefits, disability/leave, health & welfare administration, COBRA)
- Develop, implement, and manage procedures to ensure benefit plan compliance (HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, Internal Revenue Code)
- Interpret plan provisions; resolve escalations and conflicts
- Lead RFPs and contract renewal negotiations
- Implement new/modified benefit programs with vendor partners
- Manage vendors to ensure timely, accurate, compliant delivery; achieve SLAs and address deficiencies with action plans
- Identify and implement continuous process improvements (data-driven)
- Develop and maintain benefits communication strategy
- Provide benefits subject-matter expertise for North America and/or broader strategy
- Evaluate/benchmark benefits vs. other employers; recommend improvements
- Contribute to annual/multi-year benefits strategy; analyze market trends/cost drivers; cost modeling; leverage AI where possible
- Participate in benefits committees/counsels; chair as needed
- Support new business development (benefits analysis and employee integration)
- Support key ad-hoc deliverables
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (relevant experience may substitute)
- Advanced degree and/or benefits certification (CEBS or CBP) preferred
- 10+ years progressively responsible HR/related experience with 6+ years in Benefits
- Self-insured medical, 401(k), and/or short/long-term disability plan administration experience required (1000+ employee org preferred)
- Working knowledge of IRS, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA
- Track record in benefits administration, communications, vendor management, and cost/financial management
- Strong planning, prioritization, cross-functional collaboration, analytical, communication (written/verbal), and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Preferred: benefit plan design/negotiations; benefits due diligence for M&A; AI/digital innovation experience in Total Rewards
Application instructions
Call 1-855-411-5290 for special assistance/accommodations when applying (accommodation requests only).
- Manage Novo Nordisk Inc.’s employee benefit programs (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)/MPP, executive benefits, disability/leave, health & welfare administration, COBRA)
- Develop, implement, and manage procedures to ensure benefit plan compliance (HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, Internal Revenue Code)
- Interpret plan provisions; resolve escalations and conflicts
- Lead RFPs and contract renewal negotiations
- Implement new/modified benefit programs with vendor partners
- Manage vendors to ensure timely, accurate, compliant delivery; achieve SLAs and address deficiencies with action plans
- Identify and implement continuous process improvements (data-driven)
- Develop and maintain benefits communication strategy
- Provide benefits subject-matter expertise for North America and/or broader strategy
- Evaluate/benchmark benefits vs. other employers; recommend improvements
- Contribute to annual/multi-year benefits strategy; analyze market trends/cost drivers; cost modeling; leverage AI where possible
- Participate in benefits committees/counsels; chair as needed
- Support new business development (benefits analysis and employee integration)
- Support key ad-hoc deliverables
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (relevant experience may substitute)
- Advanced degree and/or benefits certification (CEBS or CBP) preferred
- 10+ years progressively responsible HR/related experience with 6+ years in Benefits
- Self-insured medical, 401(k), and/or short/long-term disability plan administration experience required (1000+ employee org preferred)
- Working knowledge of IRS, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA
- Track record in benefits administration, communications, vendor management, and cost/financial management
- Strong planning, prioritization, cross-functional collaboration, analytical, communication (written/verbal), and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Preferred: benefit plan design/negotiations; benefits due diligence for M&A; AI/digital innovation experience in Total Rewards
Application instructions
Call 1-855-411-5290 for special assistance/accommodations when applying (accommodation requests only).