Senior Workplace Integrity Manager

About the Department

Imagine being a part of a team committed to helping people defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. Here at Novo Nordisk, we seek out opportunities to contribute to healthier communities and better lives for all people. And, that’s what you’ll gain by joining Novo Nordisk’s People & Organization team. Our P&O team is passionate about their purpose – enabling business success the Novo Nordisk Way by turning the Company’s business strategy into an actionable workforce strategy. A strategy which captures the entire employee life-cycle.  At Novo Nordisk, you will join an inclusive team of diverse talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development.  Are you ready?

The Position

The Senior Workplace Integrity Manager role is part of the Novo Nordisk Inc. Employee Relations and Workplace Integrity team and will conduct investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination and retaliation along with other policy violations for both internal and external complaints to the Company. Additional 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 Senior Manager will serve as an investigations and EEO subject matter expert to collaborative partners and stakeholders, including the Employee Relations team, HR Business Partners, business leaders and employees. The Senior Manager 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 Senior Workplace Integrity Manager role reports directly to the Director – Employee Relations and Workplace Integrity and conducts investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination and retaliation along with other policy violations for the Company.  The Sr. Manager 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

• Leads and/or supports internal and external EEO related investigations, complaints and inquiries for the Company in partnership with Legal
• Demonstrates subject matter expert understanding of the application of EEO and affirmative action laws, regulations, concepts, and practices
• Conducts thorough and timely investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other allegations of unfair treatment based on legally protected categories or as otherwise included in Novo Nordisk polices.   These will range from routine to complex and include interviewing Company personnel as a neutral fact finder, reviewing personnel documents, and analyzing employee data in a timely manner
• Prepares written reports and summary of findings, with supporting documentation, that are fair, impartial and represent the facts, and analyze information to determine whether the facts suggest an employee was subjected to a violation of policy
• Ensure all cases are appropriately entered and tracked in the case management systems in a timely and accurate manner
• Demonstrates sound judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information
• Provides investigation findings to relevant stakeholders including Employment Law attorneys, Employee Relations Manager, HRBPs, and the appropriate Line of Business
• Liaises with relevant stakeholders, including line of business leadership, Legal and Employee Relations leadership, and HR to convey any and all HR related concerns resulting from investigations
• Conducts research and analysis in partnership with Legal to provide insight into environmental trends as it relates to internal and external EEO complaints
• Ensures proactive engagement with Employment Law Attorneys, HR Business Partners and all other relevant partners on all investigations
• Ensures consistent interpretation and application of Novo Nordisk’s EEO policies, concepts, and practices, in all aspects of the employment relationship and related to ER investigations and related matters
• Participates in the design, development, and delivery of Novo Nordisk policy and EEO training initiatives
• Builds strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, Employment Law, Compliance, Risk and Accountability, and all internal partners to foster trust and accountability

Physical Requirements

10-20% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor 's degree required. Juris Doctorate law degree, or Advanced Degree from an accredited college, university, or graduate program, preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting workplace, EEO, employment and labor, Title VII, or human resource investigations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other policy or legal violations, or other relevant investigations experience required
• Experience in interview techniques, principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting, research techniques and data collection and analysis relating to Employee Relations and/or EEO activities required
• Experience in preparing written reports and summaries of findings relating to human resource, EEO, or personnel matters, including review of policy violations, performance, and/or conduct concerns required
• An expert understanding of policies, procedures, and federal legislation related to employment practices, including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, FMLA, DOL regulations, EEO Compliance and related employment laws is required
• Experience working in a confidential setting, maintaining appropriate confidentiality and discretion, and exercising sound judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with managers, leaders, and employees at all levels
• Experience in researching, analyzing and applying federal and state laws relating to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, preferred
• Experience in providing counseling and advice in employment and labor or human resource matters based on understanding of EEO laws, policies, and guidelines preferred
• Highly self-motivated to perform investigations independently
• Employment and labor law civil litigation experience a plus
• Employee Relations and/or Labor Relations experience a plus, but not required
• Experience performing detailed work with accuracy for a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage a high-volume workload and complex priorities
• Proven ability to think strategically and effectively work across a large corporation
• Demonstrated critical thinking capability and the ability to analyze large amounts of information to interpret laws and apply them to various situations
• Business acumen and reliability

The base compensation range for this position is $120,300 to $222,600. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. 

Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. 

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

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.