P&O Consultant

Novo Nordisk Region EUCAN

(12-month temporary position)

Make an Impact in a Global Organization

Starting a career at Novo Nordisk is more than just getting a job. It is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of millions of people living with serious chronic diseases. As a People & Organization (P&O) Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting HR operations across 35 countries, ensuring compliance, streamlining processes, and enhancing employee engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment where you will provide both strategic and operational HR support to a diverse workforce.

Drive Operational Excellence & Employee Engagement

In this role, you will be responsible for daily administrative and operational P&O tasks, supporting employees and senior leaders in their HR-related needs. Your focus will be on ensuring compliance with Danish labour law and global policies, managing personnel administration, payroll coordination, and mobility processes. You will act as a sparring partner for the business and HR Business Partners, preparing job offers and handling complex mobility cases.
Your role will also involve maintaining and updating P&O processes, policies, and onboarding materials, ensuring all documentation is audit-ready and aligned with legal requirements. Furthermore, you will support the execution of employee engagement initiatives, helping to foster a thriving and inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide HR operational support to multiple units, ensuring compliance with labour laws and global policies.
• Serve as a SuccessFactors expert, supporting management with hiring, employment changes, and terminations.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Oversee payroll controls, invoice processing, and budget monitoring for P&O Operations.
• Act as a key liaison between employees, managers, vendors, and global mobility teams to ensure smooth mobility assignments.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards to support compensation and benefits for mobile employees.
• Continuously optimize P&O policies and processes to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Support employee engagement surveys and initiatives to strengthen the work environment.
• Provide guidance to managers and senior leaders on hiring, promotions, and other P&O processes.

A Unique Opportunity to Shape HR Processes

As a P&O Consultant at Novo Nordisk, you will have the chance to influence and optimize HR operations in a dynamic and international setting. This role offers a blend of operational execution and strategic influence, ensuring compliance while driving efficiencies across multiple business units in 35 countries.

Your ability to challenge existing processes, propose innovative solutions, and collaborate across geographies will allow you to make a tangible impact on the organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic regional P&O team, ensuring operational excellence while driving impactful HR initiatives.

To Succeed in This Role, You Need:

• +5 years of P&O experience in a multinational company
• Robust background in P&O operations and administrative processes
• Solid knowledge of Danish payroll regulations and labour law
• Experience in Global Mobility and international P&O processes
• Ability to work effectively across functions and borders in a complex stakeholder environment, with the ability to engage with senior leaders, employees, managers, HRBPs, and external vendors
• A problem-solving mindset, with an eye for simplicity and efficiency
• A collaborative approach, ensuring high standards and timely execution of tasks
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

About Novo Nordisk, Regional Office, Region EUCAN

The Region EUCAN Regional Office, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, oversees operations across 35 countries in Europe and Canada. With approximately 5,000 employees, Region EUCAN is dedicated to supporting Novo Nordisk’s purpose of driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and customer focus, ensuring that we can meet the diverse needs of our markets and contribute to the health and well-being of patients across Europe and Canada.

“At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change; we drive it. We embrace 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 to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we are all working to move the needle on patient care.”
Apply for this Exciting Opportunity!

The recruitment process is carried out in collaboration with the consulting company Compass Human Resources Group. If you want to learn more about this position before submitting your CV, please do not hesitate to contact Research Manager, Emine Murati, at +45 70 20 12 75. As we process CVs continuously, we encourage you to submit your CV at your earliest convenience if you are interested. Please note that all enquiries will be handled with confidentiality and that we will reply to the email address from which you send your CV.

Deadline for applications: As soon as possible
Workplace: Copenhagen
Reference: 2507.039
Company: Novo Nordisk