Director, Human Resources GBS, India
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Job Summary
Job Title: Director Human Resources - GBS India
Organization: Novo Nordisk GBS Bangalore
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping and developing organisational culture Do you have proven experience as an HR leader and the ability to drive impactful people initiatives We are looking for an Director Human Resources to join Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) in Bangalore India. If youre ready to make a difference read on and apply today!
The position
As an Director Human Resources you will:
- Act as a strategic partner to the Vice President & Managing Director GBS and other functional leaders on all HR matters.
- Develop and implement the People Strategy for GBS ensuring alignment with site and functional needs.
Shape and foster a culture of purpose passion and pride within GBS. - Drive operational excellence in HR processes and systematically plan and deliver impactful HR initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with local labour laws Novo Nordisk Way and Business Ethics in all people life-cycle processes.
- Lead and manage the GBS HR team with responsibility for people and budget.
- Partner with Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and HQ Function HR Partners to ensure seamless service delivery and effective communication.
Qualifications
Our next joiner should meet the following requirements:
- Masters degree in human resources or related fields from a reputable institute. Additional relevant certifications/specializations (e.g. organisational development labour law leadership HR analytics change management) are an advantage.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience with proven tenure at senior HR leadership level (HR Director/Head of HR) in large matrixed organisations.
- Demonstrable track record in shaping and developing culture leading endtoend peoplelifecycle processes and delivering process optimisations that meet business goals.
- Proven ability to balance process rigor with peoplecentric leadership.
- Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with experience partnering with executive leadership and business units to translate strategy into people solutions.
- Have emotional intelligence with strong coaching mentoring facilitation and changecommunication capabilities.
Strong ethical values and a genuine care for people.
About the department
Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) is an integral global capability centre of Novo Nordisk operating as a hub that supports the organisation across the full pharmaceutical value chain. Established in 2007 the centre in Bangalore has grown from a small operational unit into a mature multi-functional hub of around 4000 employees serving over 80 global affiliates and partnering closely with Denmark-based colleagues to deliver high-value end-to-end business solutions. Over its seventeen-year journey GBS has expanded significantly in scale capability and strategic relevance progressing from transactional support functions to owning complex enterprise-critical processes. The evolution of GBS reflects a deliberate shift towards depth and sophistication. What began with foundational services in finance IT and HR has today expanded to include specialised functions across Research & Development clinical operations safety surveillance biostatistics clinical reporting regulatory affairs medical affairs commercial strategy analytics quality legal supply chain and digital technology.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with an unconventional spirit a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other - one where a collective passion for our purpose mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.
Contact
To submit your application please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
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Deadline
6th March 2026.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and preventing diseases and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us you become part of something bigger a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
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