Associate Human Resource Business Partner

BioSpace; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a dedicated HR Generalist to partner with area leaders, linking people strategy with performance and supporting culture change to develop first‑line leaders. The role collaborates with HRBPs, ER, and P&O to drive workforce initiatives and employee relations.

The position emphasizes onboarding, leadership development, and NNWay values, with opportunities to contribute to broader HR projects and programs in a global healthcare context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• HR generalist experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support line of business by linking people strategy and performance.
• Assist with development of first line leaders and culture change management.
• Provide employee relations support to HRBPs, ER and P&O leaders.
• Assist with workforce planning, candidate selection, exit interviews and turnover analysis.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new managers and leaders.
• Contribute to leadership development initiatives and NNWay values training.
• Execute HR projects/programs with cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Leadership Development

Workforce Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Associate’s degree + 3 years HR generalist exp

High School Diploma + 5 years HR generalist exp

PHR or SPHR certification

Experience in multi-shift manufacturing HR

Knowledge of employment law & HR policies

Tools

HRIS

HR IT Systems

Job description

About The Department

Imagine being a part of a team committed to helping people defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. Here at Novo Nordisk, we seek out opportunities to contribute to healthier communities and better lives for all people. And, that’s what you’ll gain by joining Novo Nordisk’s People & Organization team. Our P&O team is passionate about their purpose – enabling business success the Novo Nordisk Way by turning the Company’s business strategy into an actionable workforce strategy. A strategy which captures the entire employee life-cycle. At Novo Nordisk, you will join an inclusive team of diverse talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready?

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.