Human Resource Leadership Rotation

Job Description

US People and Organization Graduate | Novo Nordisk

The Tone:
This is a US-based full-time graduate program at Novo Nordisk, with an international rotation component, dedicated to helping people defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. Novo Nordisk is committed to contributing to healthier communities and better lives for all people. The People & Organization (P&O) team enables business success by translating the Company’s business strategy into an actionable workforce strategy that covers the entire employee life-cycle. This role is crucial for strengthening the talent pipeline by attracting, recruiting, and developing recent post-graduate talents who have the potential to grow into managing leaders throughout the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Graduate Program (Human Resource Leadership Rotation)
• Type: Full-time
• Location: US (with 1/3 international assignment)
• Pay: $101,000 yearly
• Team: Reports formally to a program manager/director within Talent Management, US Operations (USO) Employee Experience, with a daily host manager.
• Mission: Strengthen the talent pipeline by developing post-graduate talents into future managing leaders throughout the organization.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotations: Complete three rotations over two years, including one global rotation, with each rotation lasting 6-8 months, focusing on functions within the HR/People Organization.
• Project Leadership: Participate in and drive national and global projects across various HR areas such as DEIB, Learning and Leadership Development, Talent Management, and HR Operations.
• Solution Development: Contribute to the development of well-thought-out solutions for complex problems encountered within an international pharmaceutical company like Novo Nordisk.
• Program Engagement: Plan and take part in graduate activities including site visits, ‘meet the customers’ events, and other skill training to gain professional and personal development.
• Networking & Sharing: Facilitate knowledge-sharing among current graduates from all program tracks and contribute to the development of a professional network amongst and beyond graduates.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s Degree or higher in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Business Management. Entry-level, with no more than 12-18 months elapsed since post-graduate program completion.
• Experience: 1-2 years of relevant work experience required at the time of application. Documented academic GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt to change and possess a team player attitude.
• Bonus: Ability to approach tasks and situations with a global mindset. Demonstrates optimism, resilience, strong situational self-awareness, and a high degree of curiosity. Exhibits self-awareness of impact, a commitment to continuous learning, and embraces ambiguity and change with a growth mindset.