Senior HR Business Partner

Novo Nordisk; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support senior leadership by aligning people strategy with business goals. You will coach managers, lead organizational development programs, and drive workforce planning and engagement initiatives across local and corporate boundaries.

You will guide performance management, talent development, and policy implementation while promoting NNWay values. This role demands strong communication, analytical skills, and change-management experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field from an accredited university required
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant HR generalist experience required, preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing organization
• Previous management experience preferred
• General knowledge of employment law, personnel policies & procedures
• HR IT Systems knowledge & experience preferred
• Analytical and communication skills required

Responsibilities

• Coach the senior Leadership Team (SLT) and people managers to ensure consistent handling, quality & execution timeliness for HR processes
• Partner with leader to manage organizational changes and assist with workforce planning needs
• Manage global employee engagement survey; planning & execution
• Lead problem solving and process confirmation; implement identified solutions
• Provide training and promote diversity; support new employee orientation segments
• Execute HR projects/programs effectively and efficiently
• Perform other HR specialist duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Change management

Lean manufacturing knowledge

HRIT systems

Employee relations

Influence/coaching

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related field

PHR or SPHR certification (preferred)

Associate’s degree with 9 years HR experience

High School diploma with 11 years HR experience

Tools

HRIS

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, serving one or more senior leadership team domains by linking people strategy & performance, driving HR programs, & coaching managers/employees at all levels. Lead local & corporate organizational & leadership development programs. Champion the Novo Nordisk Way.

Relationships

Reports to Manager/Director.

Essential Functions

• Coach the senior Leadership Team (SLT) and people managers to ensure consistent handling, quality & execution timeliness for HR processes, including handling the following: current issues & solutions, change management & communications support, talent management, performance appraisals, individual development plan execution, employee opinion survey results & team development plans, performance interventions, candidate selection recommendations, exit interviews & turnover analysis, new & revised job description process and , and new management orientation
• Partner with leader to manage organizational changes & to assist with future workforce planning needs
• Manage global employee engagement survey, planning & execution, assist leaders with the TDP process
• Lead problem solving and process confirmation, implement identified solutions and ensure they are deployed in a sustainable manner
• Model and teach the values of the NNWay, to include inspiring & motivating site leaders and employees as required
• Set direction & strategy, foster innovation & continuous improvement efforts, manage & provide resolution for complex business matters, drive performance including coaching & developing employees, and collaborate across boundaries
• Provide training & promote diversity, drive the training needs assessment process, participate in & support new employee orientation segments and plan/co-facilitate meetings as required
• Execute and drive local, corporate & global HR projects/programs effectively & efficiently
• Perform other human resources specialist duties, including serving in process championship roles, as assigned to support fellow partners & the business
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, 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
• May consider an Associate’s degree in human resources or related field from an accredited university with nine (9) years of relevant HR generalist experience required
• May consider a High School Degree or equivalent with eleven (11) years of relevant HR generalist experience required
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant HR generalist experience required, preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing organization
• Previous management experience preferred
• General knowledge of relevant employment law, personnel policies & procedures best practices required
• Business understanding required
• HR IT Systems knowledge & experience preferred
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) required, with experience in impact & influence communication preferred
• Analytical skills required
• Lean Manufacturing applications in the workplace preferred
• Change management experience preferred
• Organizational development programs execution, including performance appraisal, individual development planning, staffing/workforce planning, problem resolution, future planning & organizational development, employee opinion survey response, etc. preferred
• Proven expertise in organizing information & people from across the organization to develop & implement policies & programs to promote positive employee relations & to support core processes to meet or exceed company business goals required

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.