P&O Associate Director – GBS Mexico
Novo Nordisk
Americas, Mexico, Mexico City
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Design/Transform
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
HR
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
01-02-2026
Description
Ready to shape the future of HR at a purpose-driven global company? Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) Mexico is hiring a P&O Associate Director to lead our people strategy, champion employee experience and ensure compliance P&O processes. If you thrive at the intersection of strategic leadership and hands‑on delivery, and you’re bilingual (Spanish/English) with deep HR expertise, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a mission-led team driving innovation, inclusion and operational excellence across Mexico and beyond.
You will lead the end-to-end people agenda for GBS Mexico, combining strategic HR leadership with hands-on operational delivery. You will develop HR strategy and policies, partner with business leaders on recruitment, talent development and employee relations, ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, and collaborate with global HR stakeholders across the USA, India and Denmark.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement HR strategy, policies and programs aligned with corporate standards and local laws; drive HR digitalization, standardization and optimization.
- Lead talent acquisition, retention, succession planning and learning & development initiatives to build a skilled, engaged workforce.
- Oversee employee relations, conflict resolution, investigations and performance management to ensure fair, consistent practices.
- Manage compensation & benefits benchmarking and compliance; lead internal communications, engagement and ERG/D&I efforts.
- Oversee office operations for the Mexico City GBS site and lead, develop and coach the local HR team while influencing senior stakeholders.
Qualification & Requirements
- University degree in HR, business administration, psychology, organisational psychology or related field. Advanced degree (MBA/Master) is highly preferred.
- Extensive HR experience spanning strategic and operational HR functions (HRBP, payroll, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, performance management). Proven track record leading HR teams and delivering HR transformation.
- Experience in Shared Services/Global Business Services or the pharma industry is a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in change management, strategic planning and leading cross-functional HR initiatives.
- Deep knowledge of Mexican employment law and regulatory requirements; experience engaging with government entities is desirable.
- Bilingual: fluent in Spanish and English (verbal and written).
- Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills; able to consult, persuade and build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
Benefits
No information available.
Company Profile
Novo Nordisk
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Revenue
$25.5B
Employees
55,000
Fortune 500 Rank
#151
Global 500 Rank
NA
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