Associate Director - Benefits NA

About the Department                                                                                                                                    

Imagine being a part of a team committed to helping people defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. Here at Novo Nordisk, we seek out opportunities to contribute to healthier communities and better lives for all people. And, that’s what you’ll gain by joining Novo Nordisk’s People & Organization team. Our P&O team is passionate about their purpose – enabling business success the Novo Nordisk Way by turning the Company’s business strategy into an actionable workforce strategy. A strategy which captures the entire employee life-cycle.  At Novo Nordisk, you will join an inclusive team of diverse talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development.  Are you ready?

The Position

Responsible for the management of Novo Nordisk Inc.'s employee benefit programs including vendor performance, financial tracking, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Leads the development/implementation of new or modified employee benefits programs and services; oversees existing plans. Identifies and executes continuous process improvement opportunities using data driven decision making. Evaluates and compares existing company benefits with those of other employers; develops specific recommendations for review by leadership to ensure that the benefit programs remain competitive and cost effective.

Relationships

Reports to the Senior Director, Benefits. Interacts with personnel at all levels of the HR community as well as other internal departments such as Finance, Procurement, Legal, etc. External relationships include: Novo Nordisk affiliates, vendors and consultants.

Essential Functions

• Provide management and oversight of Novo Nordisk Inc.'s benefits program including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) / Money Purchase Plan (MPP), executive benefits, disability/leave benefits, health and welfare benefits administration and COBRA administration
• Develop, implement and manage procedures relating to benefit plan compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, etc.
• Ensure timely and accurate benefit funding, and detailed accounting for all benefit plans ensuring tracking of spend compared to budget, submission of monthly accruals to Finance within required timeframes, and completion of accurate and timely charge backs to applicable affiliates / cost centers
• Interpret benefit plan provisions and resolve associated conflicts and participant escalations
• Implement new benefit programs and approved benefit changes with applicable vendor partners
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure timely, accurate, compliant delivery of services.  Ensure SLA's are achieved and/or action plans developed and implemented to address deficiencies
• Identify continuous process improvement opportunities and implement approved changes in partnership with outsourced vendors
• Contribute to development and maintenance of a benefits communication strategy
• Evaluate and compare existing company benefits with those of other employers by analyzing surveys and other sources of information. Develop specific recommendations for review by management

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree required; relevant experience may be substituted for degree, when appropriate
• Advanced degree and/or certification (CEBS or CBP) in a benefit related area or progress toward obtaining preferred
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in HR or related industry with at least six years in Benefits
• Previous administration experience with self-insured medical, 401(k) and/or short- and long-term disability plans required. Large corporation (1000+ employees) experience preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of IRS, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA and FMLA rules and regulations as they pertain to employee benefits
• Track record of accomplishment in benefit administration, communications, vendor management and cost/financial management required
• Demonstrated solid problem solving and analytical ability required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required
• Experience in benefit plan design and negotiations with plan vendors and consultants preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.