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Novo Nordisk Specialist - Talent Acquisition Delivery in Plainsboro, New Jersey
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
Manage full lifecycle recruitment for Admin, Professional level and other positions as needed. Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), hiring managers, external outsourcing partners (when applicable) and agencies to drive and build upon relationships to result in the achievement of business objectives (e.g. time to fill metrics, quality of hire, manager satisfaction). Guide implementation an overall talent acquisition strategy focused on attracting & developing talent specifically tailored to the assigned organization as your key client group.
Relationships
This position reports to the AD, Talent Acquisition Delivery. Interacts closely with extended HR team and hiring managers. External relations include but are not limited to outsourcing vendors, candidates, agencies (contingency) and professional associations.
Essential Functions
Communication:
Ensure that HR Directors/Business Partners are continuously updated on status of openings relative to their area
Maintain positive relationships with key clients by providing timely, relevant updates
Proactively give HR Directors/Business Partners notification of internal candidates expressing interest in changing positions
Provide feedback to internal and external candidates in a timely fashion and in accordance with talent acquisition procedures
Compensation:
Craft new hire offers and gain appropriate levels of approval. Provide counsel and direction relative to market-based new hire offers
Report compensation market trends to colleagues in HR
Projects:
Evaluates the effectiveness of recruitment process, vendor relationships, and assessment tools
Participate in Talent Acquisition related projects in either a team member capacity as the subject matter expert, or as a lead on projects with a medium scope/budget
Reporting And Compliance:
Ensure Applicant Flow, Job Folders, and sourcing/reporting are in compliance with OFCCP/EEO guidelines and internal SOPs
Ensure that job status and associated status reports are up to date weekly
Leverage the Applicant Tracking System (Recruit) to develop and maintain ad hoc recruitment status reports to meet stakeholder needs
Leverage HR Systems to develop and maintain ad hoc recruitment reports to meet stakeholder needs
Prepare and regularly update accurate statistical data/metrics regarding turnover, sourcing, and time to fill, etc.
Talent Acquisition:
Assist in or leads ad hoc Talent Acquisition projects as requested
Attend relevant talent acquisition conferences, networking events, and career fairs
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of different assessment tools and counsels managers on their proper use and interpretation
Identify talent pipelining needs in response to workforce population trends and future talent gaps
Drives the recruitment strategy to ensure goals are met
Educates hiring managers on recruitment process and directly address issues when processes are not followed
Ensures and adheres to a consistent and effective recruitment process
Identifies areas of opportunity in the recruitment process to add value, improve quality, and increase customer service
Evaluates the effectiveness of recruitment process, vendor relationships, and assessment tools
Liaises with recruiting agencies (when applicable) and holding them accountable for contract requirements
Facilitate high quality Talent Acquisition strategy meetings (RSQ/RSD)
Partner with the hiring manager to recruit highly qualified talent in the least amount of time
Interview and assess candidates (phone screens and in person) using behavioral, competency-based interviewing techniques
Physical Requirements
0-10% overnight travel required.
This is a hybrid role, requiring up to 3 days per week onsite in Plainsboro, NJ.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree required; relevant experience and/or certification in specialized HR function may be substituted for degree, when appropriate
A minimum of 4 years in working in Human resources or relevant experience collaborating with line of business (including VP+ level) and/or centers of excellence (COEs) can be substituted where needed, Talent Acquisition experience preferred
Data management and metrics (e.g., trend analysis) experience required
Demonstrated ability to constructively challenge manager assumptions or directly confront issues
Demonstrated experience in an environment of multiple and changing priorities
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Superb communication skills
Experience using an applicant tracking system required
Good working knowledge of HR policies, procedures and federal/state legislation
In depth experience using behavioral interviewing techniques and assessment tools and processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets
Proven capabilities developing communication tools for managers
The ability to build a network across industries to identify future talent
We commit 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.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.