EEO Investigator

About the Department                                                                                                                                        

The Legal department is comprised of our Legal and Patents functions. We depend on our legal team to help drive growth and maintain the highest level of standards and practices across all of our legal efforts. It’s a tall order, which is why we only hire those who thrive on protecting the interests of our patients, employees and business, all while creating and implementing efficient and innovative solutions. As part of the team, you’ll work with employees across the organization to oversee legal matters and provide guidance on strategies that drive business and policy priorities and shape the reputation of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI). At Novo Nordisk, your skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we’ll offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?

This position is based out of Clayton, NC and follows all Novo Nordisk Inc. guidance for remote/in office dedicated time.  EST time zone hours.  

The Position

The EEO Investigator role is part of the Novo Nordisk Inc. Legal Department and will conduct investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination and retaliation for both internal and external complaints to the Company. Scope of work includes conducting trend analysis and partnering with stakeholders to develop appropriate action planning to address areas of concern, and conduct training as requested. The Investigator will serve as an investigation and EEO subject matter expert to collaborative partners and stakeholders, including the Employee Relations team, HR Business Partners, business leaders and employees. The Investigator leverages subject matter expert understanding of the application of EEO and affirmative action laws, regulations, concepts, and practices. Serves as a witness for the Company in any related litigation, as necessary.

Relationships

The EEO Investigator role reports directly to the Associate Director – EEO Investigations and conducts investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination and retaliation for the Company. The Investigator may serve as a point of contact for employees to answer questions related to EEO policies. This position will partner closely with collaborative partners and internal stakeholders/clients, including Employee Relations Managers, HR Business Partners, line of business managers, affiliates, centers of excellence, Employment Attorneys, the Legal Department, the Compliance Department, and other relevant departments to ensure the prompt and through investigation of all Employee Relations complaints.

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.