About the Department
The Legal department is comprised of our Legal and Patents functions. We depend on our legal team to help drive growth and maintain the highest level of standards and practices across all of our legal efforts. It’s a tall order, which is why we only hire those who thrive on protecting the interests of our patients, employees and business, all while creating and implementing efficient and innovative solutions. As part of the team, you’ll work with employees across the organization to oversee legal matters and provide guidance on strategies that drive business and policy priorities and shape the reputation of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI). At Novo Nordisk, your skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we’ll offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position
The Senior Specialist, EEO Investigations role will work under the supervision of EEO Investigators and Associate Director EEO Investigations to assist with and conduct EEO investigations addressing both internal and external complaints received by the Company. The Sr. Specialist will also be responsible for researching and analyzing data relevant to EEO investigations, executing trend analysis, developing work products and partnering with stakeholders to develop appropriate action plans to address areas of concern. The Sr. Specialist will serve as primary support for EEO Investigators on complex EEO investigation, ensuring the accuracy of the EEO Investigation team's case management, and will be responsible for conducting less complex investigations. The Sr. Specialist will also be a resource on EEO investigation for the Employee Relations team, and related collaborative partners and stakeholders, including HR Business Partners, Ethics & Compliance, business leaders and employees. The Sr. Specialist leverages subject matter expert understanding of the application of EEO and affirmative action laws, regulations, concepts, and practices.
Relationships
The Senior Specialist, EEO Investigations role reports directly to the Associate Director EEO Investigations and assists with and conducts investigations into EEO and other matters for the Company. This position will partner closely with collaborative partners and internal stakeholders/clients, including EEO Investigators, Employee Relations Managers, HR Business Partners, line of business managers, affiliates, centers of excellence, Employment Attorneys, the Legal Department, the Ethics & Compliance Department, and other relevant departments to ensure the prompt and through investigation of all EEO complaints.
Essential Functions
Mitigates risk to the organization by assisting EEO Investigators with complex EEO investigations and conducting less complex investigations
Demonstrates subject matter expert understanding of the application of EEO and affirmative action laws, regulations, concepts, and practices
Maintains the EEO Investigations Case Management database
Creates work products based on case information to use for trend and data analysis
Supports internal and external EEO related investigations, complaints and inquiries for the Company in partnership with Legal
Assists with and conducts thorough and timely investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other allegations of unfair treatment based on legally protected categories or as otherwise included in Novo Nordisk polices. These will range from routine to complex and include interviewing Company personnel as a neutral fact finder, reviewing personnel documents, and analyzing employee data in a timely manner
Prepares written reports and summary of findings, with supporting documentation, that are fair, impartial and represent the facts, and analyze information to determine whether the facts suggest an employee was subjected to a violation of policy
Demonstrates sound judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information
Provides investigation findings to relevant stakeholders including Employment Law attorneys, Employee Relations directors/managers, HR Business Partners, and business leaders
Liaises with relevant stakeholders, including line of business leadership, Employee Relations, Ethics & Compliance, and HR to convey any and all concerns resulting from investigations
Conducts research and analysis in partnership with Legal to provide insight into environmental trends as it relates to internal and external EEO complaints
Ensures proactive engagement with Employment Law Attorneys, Employee Relations Directors/Managers, HR Business Partners and all other relevant partners on all investigations
Ensures consistent interpretation and application of NNIs EEO policies, concepts, and practices, in all aspects of the employment relationship and related to ER investigations and related matters
Participates in the design, development, and delivery of Novo Nordisk policy and training initiatives
Partners with Employee Relations staff to identify development opportunities in the areas of performance management, conflict resolution and employee engagement
Builds strong partnerships with Employee Relations, Employment Law, HR Business Partners, Ethics & Compliance and all internal partners to foster trust and accountability
Physical Requirements
10-20% overnight travel required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
Combination of education & investigations/data analysis experience totaling 7 years required. Bachelor’s degree can substitute for 4 years of experience. EEO investigations experience preferred.
Experience in utilizing, maintaining and pulling data from investigative case management systems
Proficiency in analyzing and presenting on complex data from multiple sources related to EEO investigations
Experience in interview techniques, principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting, research techniques and data collection and analysis relating to Employee Relations and/or EEO activities required
Experience in preparing written reports and summaries of findings relating to human resource, EEO, or personnel matters, including review of policy violations, performance, and/or conduct concerns required
An understanding of policies, procedures, and federal legislation related to employment practices, including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, FMLA, DOL regulations, EEO Compliance and related employment laws is required
Experience working in a confidential setting, maintaining appropriate confidentiality and discretion, and exercising sound judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information is required
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with managers, leaders, and employees at all levels
Experience in researching, analyzing and applying federal and state laws relating to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, preferred
Experience in providing counseling and advice in employment and labor or human resource matters based on understanding of EEO laws, policies, and guidelines preferred
Experience performing detailed work with accuracy for a variety of audiences
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage a high-volume workload and complex priorities
Proven ability to think strategically and effectively work across a large corporation
Demonstrated critical thinking capability and the ability to analyze large amounts of information to interpret laws and apply them to various situations
Business acumen and reliability
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.