HR Business Partner

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for developing human resource strategies and policies? We are currently seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) for our Koriyama Factory (KFA) in the People & Organization (P&O) Department. If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to the success of our organization, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

About the department
The P&O Department at KFA in charge of managing the human resources of the factory. We work closely with the factory management to develop and implement human resource strategies that meet the business needs of the factory. Our team is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to ensure the success of the factory. With a fast-paced and dynamic atmosphere, the P&O Department at KFA offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a difference and contribute to the overall success of the factory.

The position
The role involves effectively managing the P&O Department to ensure the successful execution of key P&O activities at the KFA site, delivering value-added P&O services in collaboration with Novo Nordisk Pharma (NNPL) P&O functions, aligning them with business needs, and contributing to business priorities (80%). Additionally, the position requires supporting factory P&O activities upon request from the P&O Manager for the KFA Factory (20%).
As an HRBP at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Ensure proper maintenance of HR processes and systems in KFA in full compliance with local Labor legislation and corporate requirements to support business strategy in cooperation with NNPL P&O functions when necessary, including but not limited to recruitment and selection, on-boarding, performance management, compensation and benefits management, training system ensuring compliance with NN, GMP and local requirements, personnel administration
• Develop and drive activities such as respective training, activities relevant to cultural evolution aimed at supporting the business needs from the organizational perspective to create an innovative and inclusive environment
• Ensure KFA employer value proposition promotes Novo Nordisk as the best employer and supports attraction and retention of the best employees.
• Provide day-to-day advice to line managers on all human resource issues: management of staff, remuneration, motivation, development, etc.
• Act as a guardian of corporate values anchored in NN Way, taking proper actions to ensure high level of engagement in KFA and healthy working environment.
  Closely collaborate with PS, LM and NNPL to ensure the alignment of the processes implemented.

Qualifications

• University degree or higher education.
• Fluency in Japanese and business level English required.
• At least 5 years of practical HR experience, with solid business expertise, including knowledge about organizational development, change management, succession, and talent management.
• Familiarity with Japanese Labor law, preferably with factory HR experience and exposure to pharmaceutical or regulated industries.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, work collaboratively, and act as a role model for the organization. Also, adept at problem-solving, compassionate personalities and behavioral styles, demonstrating strong employment law knowledge, manufacturing acumen, and strategic problem-solving skills.

Working at Novo Nordisk 
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We cover the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact 
Upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline
Until the completion of recruitment. 
Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are committed 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

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