Senior Employee Relations Manager

Location: Clayton

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 Employee Relations Manager role ensures consistent and thorough management of Employee Relations processes, including performance management. Leverages advanced business and industry knowledge to make process enhancements. Leads, participates and performs Employee Relations and Corrective Action processes. Counsels and provides assistance to employees and various levels of management in employee or management issues guided by company’s employee relations policies.

Independently identifies and resolves complex problems, displaying a high level of critical thinking skills. Develops and maintains open and positive communication with all internal stakeholders and collaborative partners to assist in attaining departmental and company goals. Consistently promotes the fair and equitable treatment of employees involved in Employee Relations related processes.

Relationships The Senior Employee Relations Manager role reports directly to the Director, Employee Relations and serves as a mentor to the Associate/Senior Associate Employee Relations roles. This position will partner closely with internal stakeholders/clients, including HR Business Partners, line of business managers, Affiliates, Centers of Excellence, Employment Attorneys, Legal Department, 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.

Provides guidance and training to less experienced Employee Relations staff.

Essential Functions Mitigates risk to the organization by resolving complex and sensitive ER related issues

Ensures proactive engagement with Employment Law Attorneys, HR Business Partners and all other relevant partners on all ER matters

Ensures consistent interpretation and application of Novo Nordisk employment policy and practice in all aspects of the employment relationship and related to ER case handling

Tracks and analyses ER issue trends, diagnoses root causes and develops recommendations for corrective strategies

Participates in the design, development and delivery of Novo Nordisk policy and ER training initiatives

Partners with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide managers with development opportunities in the areas of performance management, conflict resolution and employee engagement

Partners with HR Business Partners to provide guidance to managers that will enable them to demonstrate accountability for their teams and the work environment

Builds strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, Employment Law, Compliance, Risk and Accountability and all internal partners to foster trust and accountability

Counsels and provides assistance to employees and all levels of management in employee or management issues guided by the Company’s Employee Relations policies

Provides guidance and coaching to management in the formal discipline or termination of employees

Provides consultation, guidance and coaching to HR…