Associate Director, Retirement Plans Position Available In Morris, New Jersey

Associate Director, Retirement Plans Novartis Group Companies parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k) United States, Jersey, East Hanover Jun 11, 2025

Job Description Summary Location:

East Hanover, Jersey (Hybrid)
#LI-Hybrid Primary responsibility to manage the operations and compliance of the retirement plans in the US and Canada. The Associate Director, Retirement Plans is a member of the US Benefits team which is part of People & Organization in Novartis. Job Description Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: Oversee all administration of the DB, DC and non-qualified retirement plans
Responsible for plan compliance and regulatory filings
Subject matter expert for the Novartis qualified and non-qualified retirement plans
Manage the plan vendors to ensure integrity of plan provisions and participant data
Liaise with internal stakeholders including finance, IT and payroll to ensure operational excellence
Research and respond to plan-related inquiries on a timely basis
Maintain accurate and up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures
Manage plan activities relating to M&A transactions
Keep up to date with regulatory changes and assess for impact to retirement plans
Manage all projects relating to the retirement plans
Partner closely with the other members of the benefits team What you’ll bring to the role: Bachelor’s degree required
At minimum 10+ years’ experience managing DB and DC plans. Experience managing non-qualified plans. Experience working with retirement plans in a large matrix organizational environment. Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and partner with stakeholders. Ability to adapt quickly to shifting demands and manage multiple priorities
Attention to detail, Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong analytical expertise including Excel proficiency, Strong problem-solving skills
Fluency in English required, excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong collaboration and networking skills. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $126,000 to $ 234,000 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: novartis-life-handbook.pdf

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range $126,000.00 – $234,000.00 Skills Desired Compensation & Benefits, Compensations Management (Employees), Employee Engagement, Employee Relationship Management (Erm), Global Mobility, Hr Administration, Hr Policies, Job Architecture, Job Evaluation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Organizational Design, Organizational Development (OD), Private Equity, Retirement Planning, Sdm, Strategic Human Resources Leadership, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Workforce Planning