Associate Human Resource Business Partner

Novo Nordisk•Durham, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure business success by serving as a partner to area leaders through supporting the line of business by linking people strategy and performance. Support organizational culture change management to enable the development of first-line leaders. Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with over 100 years of history in diabetes care and other serious chronic diseases. Our mission is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and contributing to our mission. As an Associate Human Resource Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting our HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and People & Organization (P&O) leaders in various HR processes and initiatives. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their HR career in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

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
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant HR generalist experience required, preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing organization
Ability to learn and model the Novo Nordisk Way, Values/Essentials required
Ability to support core processes to meet or exceed company business goals preferred

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR certification a plus
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 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

Responsibilities

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 action 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