Human Resources Generalist

About the Department       

Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• 34 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position

Novo Nordisk has a strong and abmitious culture around people development and engagement. The well-being of our teams and ability to thrive are key to our success as a site and a company. The HR Generalist is vital to our ability to enable this culture by partnering with managers and employees to provide comprehensive Human Resources Services. The main responsibilities include: creation and management of site wellbeing programs and initiatives, recruiting and on boarding new staff, foster employee engagement through a variety of site activities. This position also assists with site communication locally and globally and be a liaison to ensure all employee information is communicated to Novo Nordisk (NN) HR Support services.

Title and pay are commensurate with experience - what's most important is a a passion for leading sustainable and engaging programs for employee well-being and development. 

Relationships

Reports to: Manager, HR & partners with the HR team, local leaders and employees. 

Essential Functions

• Partner with HR & Talent Acquisition team on all aspects of the recruiting process which includes: creation of open requisition, gaining approvals for offers, screening applicants, coordinating and conducting phone and in-person interviews, scheduling onsite interviews, creating offer packets and processing applicant expenses
• Manage summer intern program: partnering with managers to develop intern positions and projects, recruiting, on boarding, and intern and program management
• Represent NNUSBPI at career and job fairs
• Support new employees once the offer has been accepted including setting up relocation benefits, pre-employment medical screening, new employee set-up, and on boarding
• Reports on on boarding, wellness, and other HR related metrics. Makes recommendations for program enhancements
• Coordinate job shadow and local school visits
• Partner with head of P&O to develop, coordinate, and administer site Wellbeing programs and employee events
• Lead employee engagement group and administer the employee engagement programs.
• Assist with the Communication Partner responsibilities.
• Assist employees with finding the right resources to solve their issues.
• Work with other NN offices to maintain the HRIS systems with accurate information for both applicants and employees
• Ensuring the HRIS information and organizational charts are accurate
• Process employee P&P forms for a variety of activities.
• Backup payroll processing
• Promote a customer-centered culture that emphasizes outstanding service and meets commitments to the organization
• Actively participates in all other Human Resources initiatives and programs as assigned
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes.
• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required. While performing this job employee work involves sitting most of the time with walking and standing required only occasionally. This position may lift up to 10 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related Human Resources experience
• Three (3) years of Human Resources experience
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills (both oral and written) as well as the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrate attention to complex details, execution and follow through.
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems/issues by using sound judgment consistent with policies and practices
• Must be able to maintain confidential information and work effectively in a team environment
• Must be able to work effectively with a variety of client groups, build supportive relationships and establish trust and credibility in relating to others
• Expertise with current software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications)

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.