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About The Department
For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on 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 Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.
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 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
Tuition Assistance
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.
The Position
Ensure business success, by serving as a partner to area leader through supporting line of business by linking people strategy and performance. Support organizational culture change management to enable the development of first line leaders.
Relationships
Reports to Manager/Director.
Essential Functions
Support people managers to ensure quality & timely execution of HR processes as assigned
Provide employee relations support by assisting HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Employee Relations (ER)/People & Organization (P&O) Leaders through gathering appropriate documentation to support investigations and providing performance management/employee relations guidance to managers
Support individual development plan (IDP) execution and evaluation of employee opinion survey results to assist with actions plans
Support people managers in workforce planning, candidate selection, exit interviews & turnover analysis
Support managers & employees in the development of leadership competencies
Support the new employee orientation process as required
Provide onboarding support of new managers
Support HRBPs with Leadership Development of first line leaders
Model and teach the values of the NNWay through training and promoting diversity
Execute local, corporate & global HR projects/programs effectively & efficiently
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
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
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field from an accredited university required, or equivalent combination of education & experience
May consider an Associate’s degree in human resources or related field from an accredited university with three (3) years of relevant HR generalist experience required
May consider a High School Degree or equivalent with five (5) years of relevant HR generalist experience required
PHR or SPHR certification a plus
Minimum of one (1) of relevant HR generalist experience required, preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing organization
Previous experience in ramping up organizations a plus
General knowledge of relevant employment law, personnel policies & procedures best practices preferred
Business knowledge and understanding preferred
HR IT Systems knowledge & experience preferred
Ability to learn and model the Novo Nordisk Way, Values/Essentials required
Ability to set direction & strategy, foster and demonstrate an innovation & continuous Improvement mindset, manage business complexity, inspire & motivate, drive Performance, collaborate across boundaries (departments/sites, etc.) and coach & develop people preferred
Demonstrate expertise in effective communications (verbal, written, presentations, etc.) and ability to positively impact & influence discussions, decisions & processes preferred
Analytical and project management skills preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing applications in the workplace preferred
Change management preferred
Experience in organizational development programs execution, including workforce planning, performance management, individual development planning, staffing, problem resolution, future planning & organizational development, employee opinion survey evaluation and action plan response, etc preferred
Proven expertise in organizing information & people from across the organization to develop & implement policies & programs to promote positive employee relations preferred
Ability to support core processes to meet or exceed company business goals preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
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.
For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on 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 Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.
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 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
Tuition Assistance
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.
The Position
Ensure business success, by serving as a partner to area leader through supporting line of business by linking people strategy and performance. Support organizational culture change management to enable the development of first line leaders.
Relationships
Reports to Manager/Director.
Essential Functions
Support people managers to ensure quality & timely execution of HR processes as assigned
Provide employee relations support by assisting HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Employee Relations (ER)/People & Organization (P&O) Leaders through gathering appropriate documentation to support investigations and providing performance management/employee relations guidance to managers
Support individual development plan (IDP) execution and evaluation of employee opinion survey results to assist with actions plans
Support people managers in workforce planning, candidate selection, exit interviews & turnover analysis
Support managers & employees in the development of leadership competencies
Support the new employee orientation process as required
Provide onboarding support of new managers
Support HRBPs with Leadership Development of first line leaders
Model and teach the values of the NNWay through training and promoting diversity
Execute local, corporate & global HR projects/programs effectively & efficiently
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
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
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field from an accredited university required, or equivalent combination of education & experience
May consider an Associate’s degree in human resources or related field from an accredited university with three (3) years of relevant HR generalist experience required
May consider a High School Degree or equivalent with five (5) years of relevant HR generalist experience required
PHR or SPHR certification a plus
Minimum of one (1) of relevant HR generalist experience required, preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing organization
Previous experience in ramping up organizations a plus
General knowledge of relevant employment law, personnel policies & procedures best practices preferred
Business knowledge and understanding preferred
HR IT Systems knowledge & experience preferred
Ability to learn and model the Novo Nordisk Way, Values/Essentials required
Ability to set direction & strategy, foster and demonstrate an innovation & continuous Improvement mindset, manage business complexity, inspire & motivate, drive Performance, collaborate across boundaries (departments/sites, etc.) and coach & develop people preferred
Demonstrate expertise in effective communications (verbal, written, presentations, etc.) and ability to positively impact & influence discussions, decisions & processes preferred
Analytical and project management skills preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing applications in the workplace preferred
Change management preferred
Experience in organizational development programs execution, including workforce planning, performance management, individual development planning, staffing, problem resolution, future planning & organizational development, employee opinion survey evaluation and action plan response, etc preferred
Proven expertise in organizing information & people from across the organization to develop & implement policies & programs to promote positive employee relations preferred
Ability to support core processes to meet or exceed company business goals preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
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.