Sr Manager - Employee Relations

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Plainsboro
Posted on: January 27, 2026

Job Description:

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 Sr. Manager, Employee Relations, is pivotal in ensuring consistent and thorough management of Employee Relations processes (including corrective action) across the business areas of support. They are responsible for consulting with management on best practices for coaching, performance and behavioral concerns while ensuring clarity, consistency and fairness. They are responsible for ensuring issues are guided by our Company’s policies, practices and the Novo Nordisk Way Essentials and consistently promotes the fair and equitable treatment of employees involved in the corrective action processes. Relationships The Sr. Manager, Employee Relations role reports directly to a leadership role in Employee Relations and serves as a mentor to the entry level roles within the team. This position will partner closely with internal stakeholders/clients, including HR Business Partners, line of business managers, Affiliates, Centers of Excellence, Employment Law, Compliance Department, and other relevant departments to ensure the successful implementation of all Employee Relations processes, which includes, but is not limited to, performance management. May partner with outside partners and vendors as needed. Essential Functions Consults with management to facilitate open dialogue between employees to ensure everyone feels heard and understoodPartners with HR Business Partners to provide guidance to managers that will enable them to demonstrate accountability for their teams and work environmentEnsures consistent interpretation and application of Novo Nordisk policies and practices in all aspects of the employment relations and related ER case handlingMitigates risk to the organization by resolving complex and sensitive Employee Relations related issuesConducts investigations into workplace issues, ensuring fairness and compliance with company policies and lawsFacilitates discussions to work to resolve conflicts between employees, acting as a neutral partyHelps design and implement programs and training to improve working relationships, performance and engagementKeep abreast of changes in laws and regulations ensuring that company policies and practices are appliedTracks trends and patterns in employee relations, identifying areas where improvements can be madeManages ER data in order to identify, measure, and analyze functional, organizational, and systemic performance trendsProvides guidance, coaching and recommendations to management on discipline as required and in accordance with the Company’s Disciplinary and Termination PolicyBuilds strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, Employment Law, Compliance and other internal partners to foster trust and accountabilityConducts intakes to summarize the issue to then identify a plan to resolvePrepares scripts and speaking points to assist managers with challenging conversationsConsults with HR Business Partners on complex and sensitive organizational design situations relating to displacements and placements when involving employees and prepares speaking points to assist managers with challenging conversations Physical Requirements 10-20% overnight travel required. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent education required. High School Diploma or GED or equivalent education with eleven (11) years of specialized HR function experience may be substituted for degree when appropriateA minimum of seven (7) years of HR experience (e.g., Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partner, HR Generalist) required. Four (4) years of Employee Relations experience preferred including experience that involved conducting investigationsPractical experience in employee relations, HR management, or related areas is essentialA solid, working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and federal legislation related to employment practices and general HR administration is requiredDemonstrated performance in consulting with line managers in matters relating to employee development, performance management and general HR related area is requiredDemonstrated strategic ability and broad knowledge of performance management practices and approaches is requiredThe ability to identify and resolve employee relations issues, make sound decisions, and maintain confidentialityExperience analyzing data and presenting to leaders on trends and solutions in matters that improve business performance requiredExcellent interpersonal and communication skills are needed to build rapport, resolve conflicts effectively, and communicate with employees at all levels The base compensation range for this position is $116,810 to $216,100. 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. We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health. 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.

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