Novo Nordisk Hiring for Associate HR Business Partner – API Job at Clayton, NC Full Time

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For nearly 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance – reimbursement up to $10,000 annually
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

Position Purpose

Ensure business success, by serving as a partner to area leader. Supports line of business by linking people strategy and performance. Supporting change management of the organizational culture to enable the development of first line leaders.

Accountabilities

• Coaching people managers for quality & execution timeliness for HR processes as assigned
• Provide employee relations support by conducting investigations and providing appropriate guidance to managers for performance management
• Provide support for individual development plan execution, employee opinion survey results
• Participation in candidate selection, exit interviews & turnover analysis
• Help managers & exempt employees develop leadership competencies
• Provide backup support for new employee orientation
• Onboarding of new managers
• Support HRBP’s with Leadership Development of first line leaders
• NNWay (modeling & teaching the values), training, promoting diversity
• Execute local & corporate HR projects/programs effectively & efficiently
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other specialist duties (process championship roles) as assigned to support fellow partners & the business

Required Qualifications

BS/BA in Human Resources or related field or an equivalent combination of education & experience.

Desired Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR certification a plus
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant HR generalist experience, preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing organization
• Previous management experiences a plus
• Previous experience in ramping up organizations a plus
• General knowledge of relevant employment law, personnel policies & procedures best practices
• Business understanding
• HR IT Systems knowledge & experience
• Ability to model the Novo Nordisk Way, Values/Essentials
• Proven ability to set Direction & Strategy, Foster Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Manage Business Complexity, Inspire & Motivate, Drive Performance, Collaborate Across Boundaries, Coach & Develop People
• Expertise in effective communications; written, verbal, presentation. Impact & influence
• Analytical skills
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing applications in the workplace
• Change management
• Experience in organizational development programs execution, including performance management, individual development planning, staffing, problem resolution, future planning & organizational development, employee opinion survey response, etc.
• Proven expertise in organizing information & people from across the organization to develop & implement policies & programs to promote positive employee relations
• To support core processes to meet or exceed company business goals

Physical requirements

• Occasionally moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• Constantly operates a computer & other office equipment using hands
• Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift
• May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role
• May require color vision based on role
• Ability to work in loud noise environments, with hearing protection
• Ability to travel internationally, as requested (up to 10%)
• Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction
• Ability to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation
• Ability to adjust schedule to work with colleagues in other international time zones

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.

Novo Nordisk requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Novo Nordisk will consider requests for reasonable accommodation.

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.