HR Business Partner

Job Title: HR Business Partner
Organization: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services Management, India
Department: General Management (HR Business Partnering)
Location: Bangalore, India
 
Shape the workforce strategy of one of Novo Nordisk's fastest-growing global hubs – and partner with leaders to build an organisation ready for what's next.
 
Your new role
As Senior HR Business Partner in our Global Business Services (GBS) HR team in Bangalore, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business priorities into people strategies that drive performance, engagement and long-term capability. You will operate in a global matrix, working closely with HQ stakeholders, HR Centres of Expertise and business leaders to deliver integrated HR solutions.
 
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Partnering with line management to develop workforce strategies, address talent gaps and enhance organisational effectiveness across the assigned business units
• Driving end to end employee life cycle and talent management processes by collaborating with business in a matrix setup.
• Driving change management initiatives, organisational design and development in close collaboration with leadership teams
• Leading the Organisational Development Plan (ODP) process and strategic workforce planning – identifying key positions, assessing successors and spotting talent for the future
• Coaching and challenging managers on leadership, performance management, employee development and diversity in leadership pipelines
• Analysing business unit data and industry benchmarks to identify trends and recommend solutions that improve performance, retention and employee experience
• Designing and implementing employee engagement initiatives and ensuring effective, transparent communication across the organisation
• Conducting investigations and advising managers on performance, disciplinary, conflict resolution and termination matters
• Collaborating with HR colleagues across Total Rewards, Talent Management, Learning and Global HR to deliver focused expertise that addresses business needs
 
Your new department
GBS Bangalore now exceeds 3,000 employees and represents more than 13 critical business functions in Novo Nordisk across every EVP area represented. For this complex matrix organisation, we seek a talented, passionate leader who can shape the people strategy for GBS, build strong working relationships with leaders across Novo Nordisk, and support us on our growth, culture growth, and digitalisation journey through thought leadership, designing, operationalizing innovative programs enabling the organization to be a “best place to work environment” and maximize employee engagement the development of our people.
 
You will join the GBS HR team based in Bangalore, supporting one of Novo Nordisk's most dynamic global hubs. Reporting to the Associate Director – HR Business Partnering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how HR partners with the business – combining strategic insight with hands-on delivery to build an engaged, high-performing organisation.
 
Your skills & qualifications
We are looking for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a global, matrixed environment and brings both strategic perspective and practical execution. To succeed in this role, you will likely have:
 
• A Bachelor's degree, with a master’s degree in human resources management preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 8 years in an HRBP role within a global, matrix-managed organisation
• A proven track record across organisation design and development, change management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and learning and development, with working knowledge of employment law
• Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills, paired with excellent facilitation and presentation capabilities
• The ability to influence without authority, challenge the status quo and operate with a hands-on, people-centric and results-driven mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), combined with resilience, diplomacy and the ability to navigate ambiguity
 
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.
 
What we offer
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.
 
Contact 
To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).Apply Now!
 
Deadline
9th July 2026.
(We will evaluate the candidates on an on going basis)

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 preventing 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.