People and Organization Manager

Are you passionate about driving impactful HR strategies? Do you thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment where you can make a difference? If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead HR initiatives across multiple countries including North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and Moldova, we want to hear from you! Read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position

The People and Organisation Manager is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing HR local strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy, utilising internal company resources as well as looking for external inspiration
• Implementing, aligning, and supporting the executions of HR practices, processes and structures to supporting the overall unit business performance
• Driving the implementation of Global HR policies and practices in the Balkan cluster.
• Ensuring that all administrative employment processes (including OHS) are delivered with good quality and in line with local legislation

Qualifications

• University Degree (preferably in Psychology, HR, Human science or related). Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5- 6 years of experience in area of human resources including broad knowledge of all HR disciplines, profound coaching, facilitation and change management skills
• Ability to understand the implication of business challenges and related strategies for the organisation and translate it into HR focus areas and initiatives
• Willing to travel to the countries from the cluster 50-60% of travel
• Advanced in English, North Macedonian preferred 

As a professional, you have a proven ability to influence change by collaborating effectively with leaders. Your "can-do" mindset allows you to adeptly balance people and business objectives with a proactive approach. You are flexible, make quick decisions, and manage relationships with both management and stakeholders with ease. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to thrive in international environments and confidently navigate challenging situations.

The candidate shall be based in Skopje, North Macedonia, but we are open to consider the applicants from all countries (North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and Moldova).

About the Department

You will be part of the Balkan Cluster, reporting directly to the General Manager of South Balkan Cluster within Business Area East. As the sole People and Organisation Manager you will manage HR operations across North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and Moldova. While you will work independently within the cluster, you will collaborate closely with other People and Organisation Managers from other countries, fostering a supportive and innovative network. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape HR strategies in a fast-paced and diverse environment.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

Contact 

Please click on "apply now" to submit your resume in English.

Deadline 

Apply before July 1st 2025.

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.