Human Resources Business Partner (Associate - Sr) at Novo Nordisk

West Lebanon, NH

About the Job

About the Department

Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position

As an HR business partner, you will support leaders and employees in your assigned areas by connecting people strategy with performance, and fostering organizational and cultural change. Your role will be crucial in driving leadership development, especially among first-line leaders. By ensuring alignment with site and department goals, company policies, and federal regulations, you'll play a key part in our business's success.

Pay and title will be commensurate with experience.

Relationships

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Human Resources

Essential Functions

Coaching people managers for quality and execution timeliness for HR processes as assigned

Provide support for individual development plan execution and assessing & establishing plan of action in relation to employee opinion survey results

Participation in candidate selection, exit interviews & turnover analysis

Help managers and exempt employees develop leadership competencies

Provide employee relations support by conducting investigations and providing appropriate guidance to drive manager consistency and compliance in handling performance management

Onboard new managers and provide backup support for new employee orientation

Support HRBP’s with Leadership Development, with primary focus on first line leaders

Model the NNWay, to include teaching the values, training and promoting diversity

Execute local & corporate HR projects/programs effectively and efficiently, to include supporting fellow partners & the business through serving as a process champion for an assigned special project as needed

Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes

Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others

Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)

Qualifications

Education and Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related from an accredited university required
May consider an associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field of study from an accredited university with additional two years’ experience
PHR or SPHR certification a plus

Work Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of relevant HR generalist experience, preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing organization preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 preferred

HR IT Systems knowledge & experience preferred

Ability to model the Novo Nordisk Way, Values/Essentials required

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 preferred

Analytical skills preferred

Project management skills preferred

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing applications in the workplace preferred

Change management preferred

Experience in organizational development programs execution, including performance management, individual development planning, staffing, problem resolution, future planning & organizational development, employee opinion survey response

Proven expertise in organizing information & people from across the organization to develop & implement policies & programs to promote positive employee relations 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.