P&O Associate Director

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.

Your new role

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. Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Your Skills and Qualifications

• 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.

About the Department

GBS Mexico is a strategic hub within Novo Nordisk Global Business Services, providing key HR, finance, IT and operational support to regional and global teams. Based in Mexico City, our site drives process standardization, digitalization and efficiency improvements while ensuring high quality service and compliance with local regulations. GBS Mexico brings together a diverse, multicultural workforce and fosters close collaboration with colleagues across the USA, India and Denmark. Joining GBS Mexico means contributing to initiatives that improve operational performance, enhance the employee experience, and deliver tangible business results — all within a purpose‑driven organisation that supports professional growth and international exposure.

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 unordinary 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.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information

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Deadline

Please apply before January 11th, 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

We're not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.