Senior HR Manager - People Care & Benefits

Are you an experienced, dynamic and result oriented  leader with a strong knowledge about People Care and Benefits ? Then, this is a unique opportunity for you. We are looking for a skilled and innovative senior leader to define and lead the strategy for People Care & Benefits at Novo Nordisk. A profile who is a strong team-oriented leader, who is not just driving tasks and processes, but someone who takes true ownership. Apply today and join us for a life-changing career! 

The position 

You will be part of driving our ambition to be the best workplace as a socially responsible employer and strengthen our employer value proposition. You will lead your team, drive and implement our pension agreements and benefit packages offered to employees in the Danish part of the organisation. You will be responsible for the Danish benefit agenda which includes our flexible benefit program, company cars, annual parties, Christmas gifts, holiday houses, and more. 

As part of the role, you will be monitoring and ensuring compliance with the Danish tax legislation. You will also be responsible for our back to work programme as well as our internal social counsellor function. You will engage with and have strong stakeholder relationships – both internally and externally.  

The position is based in Bagsværd, but meetings at other Novo Nordisk sites must be expected. 

Key responsibilities and main tasks 

• Define and lead the department vision and be part of executing the P&O strategy 
• Act as CoE within area of responsibilities and ensure transparent and compliant guidelines for leaders and employees to navigate within 
• Drive projects which include negotiation, planning, branding, communication and execution 
• Ensure sustainable scaling, make clear choices and prioritise correctly 
• Involve and interact with stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and influencer 
• Turn data into insights and relevant actions 
• Ensure that strategy is translated to measurable results 

Qualifications 

We are looking for a candidate with the following: 

• It is an advantage if you hold a master´s degree in law or similar  
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience within human resources and leadership with experience in pension schemes 
• Knowledge and experience with driving successful tender processes within the pension and benefit area.You have project manager experience and subject matter expert know-how. 
• You have a proven track record in successful negotiations 
• You create trust and followship in own team and ensure that the team possesses relevant competencies and capabilities. You are a true team player that seek to improve your team’s performance.  You have experience with team management, change management, and a desire to set the direction for your team and develop their skills 
• You have extensive experience of working with employee representatives, local unions and other relevant stakeholders. You thrive in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels. 

You have excellent communication skills and work effectively as an independent and responsible team player in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks. With a solution-oriented approach and a positive can-do attitude, you take ownership of your responsibilities. Proficiency in English, in addition to fluency in Danish, is essential. 

About the department 

People Care & Benefits is responsible for the social responsibility and the benefits package offered to employees in the Danish part of the organization. We support managers and employees and engage with our stakeholders. The department consists of a manager with seven direct referrals and one indirect referral. This role report to VP, Head of People Relations, Anette In Sook Holmen. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life-changing. 

Contact 

For further information, please contact AIQH@novonordisk.com  

Deadline  

18th May 2025. 

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. Applications will be handled as they are received, so please do not hesitate to apply. 

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.