Senior North America Rewards Manager

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?

As a member of the Total Rewards Centre of Excellence (CoE) and PLP (People Leadership & Performance) Global COE, design and implement the organization’s compensation programs and activities so that they meet the organization’s objectives with regards to internal equity and external market competitiveness. These programs may include job levelling; job titles, job architecture, short-term & long-term retention plans; broad-based compensation including base pay and short term incentives.

Liaise with functional or operational area managers to develop and implement local compensation strategies that are appropriate for their business needs, but consistent with the organization’s overall Total Rewards strategy. Analyze and evaluate external market data as well as internal data about the organization’s current employee population and future human resource needs to develop salary budgets and forecasts that are consistent with the organization’s Total Rewards strategy with a focus on pay equity.

Provides guidance to HR partners on application of Total Rewards policy. As part of the global Rewards COE, assist in creation, implementation, and localization of rewards initiatives, including strategy, process, communications, and technology.

Reports to the Associate Director, NA Total Rewards. Frequent interaction with global and local HRBPs, GPOS, Talent Acquisition, Global Rewards and Mobility, GBS teams, line of business, Ask HR, external vendors and consultants.

• Applies competitive total rewards strategies and tools to attract, retain and reward employees based on analysis of compensation market trends and complete statistical studies
• Manage and support the business to run the annual recurring processes across the region
• Provides guidance to specific functional areas; analyzing market trends, completing statistical studies, and developing recommendations and action plans designed to attract, retain, and reward employees. May partner with outside consultants in developing custom surveys, when necessary
• Assist with the annual market analysis of all jobs in order to facilitate the annual compensation Plan
• Evaluate new and revised jobs using market data; assigns global job level and ensures consistency within global job architecture
• Participate as an extended team member on expansions and department restructures
• Provides advice and counsel to HRBPs and management on compensation related issues including development of job descriptions and job families; provide counsel and direction relative to promotion increases, internal transfers and new hire offers
• Participate in or lead global Total Rewards & Mobility CoE projects and other initiatives
• Ensure adherence to company policy with regards to fair & equitable pay positioning, fairness, transparency and consistency
• Actively participate in leading industry groups or advisory committees to stay current on rewards related items in the pharmaceutical industry as well as obtain or maintain certifications & credentials. Utilize knowledge to forecast and prepare for future needs of assigned functional areas.

The job requires 10-20% overnight travel, including occasional international travel. There are no additional physical requirements beyond standard office activities such as sitting, typing, and attending meetings.

• High School Diploma or GED required with 11+ years of relevant experience;
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