Hiring: Associate Benefits Director - Portfolio Strategy Company: BioSpace Location: Plainsboro, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 07:41:44 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AI, HIPAA About the job Required Skills: •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. •Interpret benefit plan provisions and resolve associated conflicts and participant escalations •Lead requests for proposals (RFPs) and contract renewal negotiations •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 Qualifications: •This position can be based in Lexington, MA or Plainsboro, NJ. •A Bachelor’s degree required; relevant experience may be substituted for degree, when appropriate •Advanced degree and/or certification (CEBS or CBP) in a benefits 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 •Required proficiency in 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 capacity to effectively plan, prioritize, execute and follow-up in a timely manner required. Proven ability to work across functional areas with all levels of stakeholders both locally and globally •Exceptional collaboration skills, strong relationship building and stakeholder management required. Flexibility to meet business needs while moving key initiatives and priorities forward •Strong analytical capabilities and ability to synthesize complex information into user-friendly, persuasive formats and presentations required Compensation: •$152,700 - $267,300 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!