Pension Manager, Netherlands

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Human Resources Job Sub Function: Total Rewards Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Leiden, Netherlands Job Description: The Pension Manager, Netherlands is the country subject-matter expert for Johnson & Johnson pension arrangements in the Netherlands. The role supports the implementation and ongoing governance of the new Defined Contribution pension scheme; leads oversight and administrator coordination for the Net Pension Plan; the frozen Robeco Flexioen DC plan; the WtP Compensation arrangement; provides defined support for  thelegacy Defined Benefit Scheme in alignment with the management office of the J&J Pension Fund; and serves as the key connection between Johnson & Johnson, pension providers, the J&J Pension Fund and internal governance bodies such as the Pension- and Works Councils. This is a business-critical expert and vendor management role in a highly regulated environment. It combines pension expertise, stakeholder advice, implementation oversight, vendor governance and effective participant communication. The role partners within J&J closely with Total Rewards, HR, ER/LR, Payroll, Finance, Procurement, Legal, IT, Talent Acquisition, Communications, Management and employee representative bodies to ensure that Dutch pension arrangements remain well governed, compliant and operationally effective. Key Responsibilities: Pension strategy, governance and subject-matter expertise: Act as the Netherlands pension Knowledge Center and provide clear, practical advice on Dutch pension legislation, regulation, market developments and pension plan design. Advise internal governance bodies, management, HR, Total Rewards and other stakeholders on the operation and development of Dutch pension arrangements. Support the Dutch Pension Council, relevant boards and other governance stakeholders in fulfilling their current responsibilities and assessing the impact of pension developments and changes, while helping to shape and drive any future governance model. Monitor Dutch and relevant European pension developments through professional networks, publications, webinars and conferences, and translate them into actionable guidance for Johnson & Johnson. Maintain continuity of pension knowledge through clear documentation, knowledge transfer, training and mentoring. New pension law transition and implementation: Provide expert guidance to the New Pension Law Transition Project Group on the design and implementation of the new Defined Contribution pension scheme in the Netherlands. Support implementation of the agreed pension design, including internal process design, implementation planning, testing scenarios and operational readiness. Contribute to transition documentation, balanced-interest assessments, implementation plans and required updates to pension-related legal and plan documents. Support the employer proposal and consultation or consent processes with the Central Works Council and other relevant employee representative bodies. Coordinate pension-related workstreams across Total Rewards, HR, ER/LR, Payroll, Finance, Procurement, Legal, IT, Talent Acquisition and Communications. Identify implementation dependencies, issues and risks, and work with accountable stakeholders to resolve them in a timely manner. Vendor and plan management: Oversee the ongoing operation and governance of the new Defined Contribution pension scheme, the Net Pension Plan, the frozen Robeco Flexioen DC Plan, and the WtP compensation arrangement, including coordination of the annual reimbursement process. Act as the primary Total Rewards contact for Dutch pension providers and manage provider performance, service levels, governance routines, issues and improvement opportunities. Support provider selection and contracting activities when required, including requirements definition, service-level agreements and operating-process design. Work closely with the management office of the J&J Pension Fund as the linking point between the company, pension governance and operational stakeholders. Provide specific support for the Defined Benefits Scheme, such as testing the Pension portal with a new provider, where agreed with the management office andwhile respecting the Pension Fund's accountabilities. Connect participant, payroll, finance and HR processes to support accurate and effective pension administration, including the management and guidance of data interfaces and data-quality processes. Check data interfaces and reconcile member data across HR, payroll and pension-provider systems, coordinating the resolution of data-quality issues with the accountable teams. Coordinate day-to-day operational pension activities and issues with pension providers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear ownership, timely follow-up and effective resolution. Maintain clear role boundaries and documented ways of working between Johnson & Johnson, the J&J Pension Fund, pension providers and internal stakeholders. Communication and stakeholder engagement: Develop and coordinate clear pension communications for employees, former employees, retirees, employers and other relevant audiences. Explain current and future Dutch pension plan rules, changes and consequences to stakeholders in an accessible and practical way. Support participant materials such as pension updates, letters, annual reporting content and the Uniform Pension Overview, where applicable. Present pension information through stakeholder sessions, roadshows and other employee engagement channels across Johnson & Johnson locations in the Netherlands. Represent Johnson & Johnson or the J&J Pension Fund in relevant external pension forums, provider client groups and professional networks, as appropriate and aligned with the J&J Pension Fund Board or management office. Update J&J employees yearly on the pension plan rules and pension developments in the form of a roadshow (NL+EN) at each location or on specific site request. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Pensions, Actuarial Studies, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Law or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience. Experience and Skills:Required: Professional experience in Dutch pensions, pension administration, pension consulting, Total Rewards, finance, HR or a related field. Strong working knowledge of the Dutch pension landscape, including pension legislation, governance and the transition to the new pension system. Experience translating complex pension requirements into practical business, process and communication solutions. Experience managing pension providers or other external vendors, including governance, service performance and issue resolution. Experience in a large, matrixed, multinational organization Demonstrated ability to advise senior stakeholders and work effectively with governance bodies, employee representative bodies and cross-functional teams. Strong project and change management capabilities, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and dependencies. Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in