Associate Human Resource Business Partner Employer Novo Nordisk Location Durham, NC Start date Sep 23, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Information Technology , Business/Data Analytics Required Education High School or equivalent Position Type Full time Hotbed Bio NC , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details About the Department For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition AssistanceLife & Disability InsuranceEmployee Referral Awards At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters. The Position Ensure business success, by serving as a partner to area leader through supporting line of business by linking people strategy and performance. Support organizational culture change management to enable the development of first line leaders. Relationships Reports to Manager/Director. Essential Functions Support people managers to ensure quality & timely execution of HR processes as assignedProvide 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 managersSupport individual development plan (IDP) execution and evaluation of employee opinion survey results to assist with actions plansSupport people managers in workforce planning, candidate selection, exit interviews & turnover analysisSupport managers & employees in the development of leadership competenciesSupport the new employee orientation process as requiredProvide onboarding support of new managersSupport HRBPs with Leadership Development of first line leadersModel and teach the values of the NNWay through training and promoting diversityExecute local, corporate & global HR projects/programs effectively & efficientlyFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther duties 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, or equivalent combination of education & experienceMay consider an Associate's degree in human resources or related field from an accredited university with three (3) years of relevant HR generalist experience requiredMay consider a High School Degree or equivalent with five (5) years of relevant HR generalist experience requiredPHR or SPHR certification a plusMinimum of one (1) of relevant HR generalist experience required, preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing organizationPrevious experience in ramping up organizations a plusGeneral knowledge of relevant employment law, personnel policies & procedures best practices preferredBusiness knowledge and understanding preferredHR IT Systems knowledge & experience preferredAbility to learn and model the Novo Nordisk Way, Values/Essentials requiredAbility 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 preferredDemonstrate expertise in effective communications (verbal, written, presentations, etc.) and ability to positively impact & influence discussions, decisions & processes preferredAnalytical and project management skills preferredKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing applications in the workplace preferredChange management preferredExperience 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 preferredProven expertise in organizing information & people from across the organization to develop & implement policies & programs to promote positive employee relations preferredAbility to support core processes to meet or exceed company business goals preferred 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. Company Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk.com . Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients.

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//www.novonordisk-us.com/ Phone 617-612-6200 Location 75 Hayden Avenue Lexington

MA 02421

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