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Director, Human Resources

Novo Nordisk A/S·Posted 1 month ago

Location

All India

Experience

15–19 years

Required Skills

Strategic ThinkingOperational ExcellenceCompliance ManagementTeam ManagementStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementCoachingMentoringFacilitationCommunicationOrganisational Culture DevelopmentHR LeadershipPeople Strategy Development

About the Role

Role Overview:
As Director, Human Resources at Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) in Bangalore, India, you will play a crucial role in shaping and developing the organizational culture. Your responsibilities will include acting as a strategic partner to the Vice President & Managing Director, GBS, developing and implementing the People Strategy for GBS, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and company policies, driving operational excellence in HR processes, and leading the GBS HR team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • • Act as a strategic partner to the Vice President & Managing Director, GBS and other functional leaders on all HR matters.

  • • Develop and implement the People Strategy for GBS, ensuring alignment with site and functional needs. Shape and foster a culture of purpose, passion, and pride within GBS.

  • • Drive operational excellence in HR processes and systematically plan and deliver impactful HR initiatives.

  • • Ensure compliance with local labor laws, Novo Nordisk Way, and Business Ethics in all people life-cycle processes.

  • • Lead and manage the GBS HR team, with responsibility for people and budget.

  • • Partner with Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and HQ Function HR Partners to ensure seamless service delivery and effective communication.

    • Qualifications:

  • • Master's degree in human resources or related fields from a reputable institute. Additional relevant certifications/specializations are an advantage.

  • • Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience with proven tenure at senior HR leadership level in large, matrixed organizations.

  • • Demonstrable track record in shaping and developing culture, leading end-to-end people-lifecycle processes, and delivering process optimizations that meet business goals.

  • • Proven ability to balance process rigor with people-centric leadership.

  • • Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience partnering with executive leadership and business units to translate strategy into people solutions.

  • • Strong emotional intelligence, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and change-communication capabilities. Strong ethical values and a genuine care for people.

    • Additional Company Details:
    Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) is an integral global capability center of Novo Nordisk, supporting the organization across the pharmaceutical value chain. GBS in Bangalore has grown into a mature hub of around 4,000 employees, partnering closely with Denmark-based colleagues to deliver high-value business solutions. The evolution of GBS reflects a deliberate shift towards depth and sophistication, expanding significantly in scale, capability, and strategic relevance over its seventeen-year journey.

    (Note: The deadline for application is 6th March 2026. To apply, upload your CV online.) Role Overview:
    As Director, Human Resources at Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) in Bangalore, India, you will play a crucial role in shaping and developing the organizational culture. Your responsibilities will include acting as a strategic partner to the Vice President & Managing Director, GBS, developing and implementing the People Strategy for GBS, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and company policies, driving operational excellence in HR processes, and leading the GBS HR team.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • • Act as a strategic partner to the Vice President & Managing Director, GBS and other functional leaders on all HR matters.

  • • Develop and implement the People Strategy for GBS, ensuring alignment with site and functional needs. Shape and foster a culture of purpose, passion, and pride within GBS.

  • • Drive operational excellence in HR processes and systematically plan and deliver impactful HR initiatives.

  • • Ensure compliance with local labor laws, Novo Nordisk Way, and Business Ethics in all people life-cycle processes.

  • • Lead and manage the GBS HR team, with responsibility for people and budget.

  • • Partner with Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and HQ Function HR Partners to ensure seamless service delivery and effective communication.

    • Qualifications:

  • • Master's degree in human resources or related fields from a reputable institute. Additional relevant certifications/specializations are an advantage.

  • • Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience with proven tenure at senior HR leadership level in large, matrixed organizations.

  • • Demonstrable track record in shaping and developing culture, leading end-to-end people-lifecycle processes, and delivering process optimizations that meet business goals.

  • • Proven ability to balance process rigor with people-centric leadership.

  • • Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience partnering with executive leadership and business units to translate strategy into people solutions.

  • • Strong emotional intelligence, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and change-communication capabilities. Strong ethical values and a genuine care for people.

    • Additional Company Details:
    Novo Nordisk Global

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