Manager - Employee Relations

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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?

This position is based out of out Plainsboro, NJ facility and follows a hybrid work schedule.

The Position

The Manager, Employee Relations role ensures consistent and thorough management of Employee Relations processes, including performance management. Leverages advanced business and industry knowledge to make process enhancements. Leads, participates, and performs Employee Relations and Corrective Action processes. Counsels and provides assistance to employees and various levels of management in employee or management issues guided by company 's employee relations policies. Independently identifies and resolves complex problems, displaying a high level of critical thinking skills. Develops and maintains open and positive communication with all internal stakeholders and collaborative partners to assist in attaining departmental and company goals. Consistently promotes the fair and equitable treatment of employees involved in Employee Relations related processes.

Relationships

The Manager, Employee Relations role reports directly to the Director, Employee Relations and serves as a mentor to the Associate/Senior Associate Employee Relations roles. This position will partner closely with internal stakeholders/clients, including HR Business Partners, line of business managers, Affiliates, Centers of Excellence, Employment Attorneys, Legal Department, Compliance Department, and other relevant departments to ensure the successful implementation of all Employee Relations processes, which includes, but is not limited to, performance management.  Provides guidance and training to less experienced Employee Relations staff.

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements

10-20% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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.