Employment Law & HR Operations Specialist

ORIFARM A/S; Odense; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

International exposure

Job summary

ORIFARM A/S in Odense is seeking an experienced employment law professional to act as trusted advisor on Danish employment law and support international cases, M&A, and new country entries.

You will influence HR processes, ensure compliant practices in Denmark and globally, collaborate with People & Culture and line managers, and help shape the future of HR Operations within the global organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law with at least five years of employment law experience.
• Strong collaborator who translates legal assessments into practical business solutions.
• Structured, pragmatic, and business-oriented with excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Danish employment law and support international employment law matters.
• Develop, maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Coordinate with global People & Culture Operations on Danish processes.
• Support country managers and partners on complex employee relations cases.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional HR projects focused on compliance and harmonization.

Skills

Employment law

HR Operations collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Category: People & Culture
Country/Region: DK
Location: Odense S, DK, 5260

Do you want to be a part of shaping the future of HR Operations in a international company whilst being a trusted partner to the business and P&C team in all inquiries related to employment law? Then this might be a position worth exploring

About the job

We are looking for an experienced employment law professional who thrives at the intersection of employment law and HR Operation. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor on Danish employment law matters and increasingly supporting on international employment law cases, M&A and new country entries partnering closely with People & Culture colleagues and line managers.

As a key member of our HR Operations team, you will have the opportunity to influence how we work, drive high-quality, compliant, and consistent HR processes in Denmark and throughout our international organization. This is an exciting opportunity to combine specialist expertise with meaningful involvement in HR projects and business initiatives.

You will be a key member of the Danish HR Operations team, working closely with our Global HR Operations colleagues to drive consistency, share expertise, and support the delivery of high-quality services. As our HR Operations function continues its transformation into a truly global setup, this role offers an exciting opportunity to expand your impact and help shape the future of HR Operations.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary cases, terminations, organizational changes, and other employee-related issues.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve HR policies, employee handbooks, and compliance with employment legislation.
• Partner with People & Culture colleagues on complex employee relations cases.
• Provide guidance to and coordinate with our global People & Culture Operations team through in dept knowledge and a hands-on experience with the Danish processes.
• Contribute to the standardization and governance of HR processes, ensuring global practices are adapted to local requirements where needed.
• Support country managers and People & Culture colleagues across our international markets on employment law matters supported by local external legal support.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional HR projects focused on compliance, process improvement, and harmonization.

In this role, you will report to Director, HR Operations and Compensation & Benefits, Thomas Bech Hansen.

Who are you?

We imagine that you have a degree in Law and at least five years of experience in employment law, ideally gained in-house, at a law firm, or through a combination of both. You are a strong collaborator who thrives on translating legal assessments into practical business solutions.

As a person, you are structured, pragmatic, and business-oriented, with a genuine interest in HR processes. You excel in managing competing deadlines and multiple deliveries at once whilst still ensuring a high level of service to your stakeholders and team.

You communicate fluently in both Danish and English, verbally as well as in writing.

Who are we?

You will be part of the global HR Operations Team with colleagues working across different functions and locations. We foster a collaborative and informal work culture, where open communication, knowledge sharing, and teamwork are at the heart of what we do.

Why should you join Orifarm?

At Orifarm, we are united by a shared purpose: improving access to affordable medicine for the people who need it. Founded in Odense in 1994 by Birgitte & Hans Bøgh-Sørensen, we have built our business on challenging conventional thinking to make affordable high-quality pharmaceuticals more accessible across Europe. Rather than developing new medicines, we focus on finding smarter ways to bring existing treatments to patients, creating value for pharmacies, healthcare systems, and society.

We live by the mindset Challenge Accepted. It reflects our explorer spirit and can-do attitude, where challenges are perceived as opportunities. We encourage people to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and take ownership. Across teams, functions, and markets, you will find a collaborative and supportive culture built on trust, respect, and a flat hierarchy where everyone has a voice and direct access to decision-makers.

When you join Orifarm, you will be empowered to make a real impact from day one. We offer autonomy and great opportunities for career advancement, enabling our employees to shape their professional development. We value flexibility and provide a hybrid work model with the possibility of working from home two days a week.

We invite you to join Orifarm, if you are curious, ambitious, and accept the challenge of bringing better deals of medicine to millions.

We encourage everyone to apply

At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.