Senior Employee Relations & Performance Leader

BioSpace; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Manager to lead complex Employee Relations and performance management initiatives. You will counsel employees and managers, ensure policy consistency, and collaborate with HR, Legal, and Compliance to drive fair, effective resolutions.

The role requires strong communication, strategic ER expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders while promoting equitable treatment across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; certifications may substitute for degree when appropriate.
• PHR, SPHR, CEBS, or CBP certification preferred.
• Minimum six years HR experience or five with a Master's in HR with ER focus.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate risk by resolving complex ER issues.
• Engage with Employment Law Attorneys and HR Partners on ER matters.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across ER cases.
• Track ER trends, diagnose root causes, and propose corrective actions.
• Design and deliver ER policy and training initiatives.
• Coach managers on performance management and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance on discipline or termination decisions.
• Lead corrective action plans with cross-functional partners.
• Manage ER data to analyze performance trends.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Consulting with management

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certifications (PHR/SPHR/CEBS/CBP)

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Manager to lead complex Employee Relations and performance management initiatives. You will counsel employees and managers, ensure policy consistency, and collaborate with HR, Legal, and Compliance to drive fair, effective resolutions.

The role requires strong communication, strategic ER expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders while promoting equitable treatment across the employee lifecycle.