Associate Human Resource Business Partner

Novo Nordisk A/S; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

8% 401K company match

14 holidays

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Durham, NC is seeking an Associate Human Resource Business Partner to partner with area leaders, linking people strategy to performance. You will support HR processes, employee relations, and leadership development.

This role emphasizes culture change, workforce planning, and onboarding of new managers, with a focus on first-line leadership and NNWay values. You will collaborate across lines and contribute to safety, compliance, and diverse, inclusive programs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field required or equivalent experience
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus
• Minimum relevant HR generalist experience in manufacturing is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support people managers to ensure quality and timely HR processes
• Provide employee relations support to HRBP/ER/People & Organization leaders
• Assist with development plans and employee survey action planning
• Support workforce planning, candidate selection, and turnover analysis
• Assist in onboarding of new managers and leadership development initiatives
• Model Novo Nordisk values and promote diversity

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Leadership development

People management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in HR

PHR/SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Associate Human Resource Business Partner

Facility: Human Resource Management

Location: Durham, NC, US

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 14weeks 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
• 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.